Contractor appointed for city centre youth enterprise hub 19th March 2025 Plans to create a new youth enterprise hub and business incubation facility in Hull city centre have taken a step forward after a contractor was appointed for the project. Hull City Council has awarded F Parkinson Limited a contract to deliver the refurbishment of 161 High Street. The regeneration is being supported by £1.5m of […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddBuilding and Design ServicesF Parkinson LimitedHigh StreetHull Youth Enterprise
Twin city benefits from Hull donations 19th March 2025 Young people in the twin city of Freetown are to be boosted by school equipment that has been sent from Hull to Sierra Leone. A 40-foot shipping container has gone to West Africa, filled with chairs and other furniture, as well as educational equipment. Bicycles have also been donated to the large haul, which will […] Read more News FreetownSierra Leone
Marfleet Park makeover: Schoolchildren join Hull City Council for community litter-pick 18th March 2025 Children from Marfleet Primary Academy, and their parents, recently joined Hull City Council on a community litter-pick at Marfleet Park. Organised by the councils Love Your Neighbourhood team, in coordination with the school, the community litter-pick was carried out in Marfleet Park on Tuesday 11 March. The team provided the children and their parents with […] Read more Community and Living News Waste Elizabeth DillonLove Your NeighbourhoodMarfleet ParkMarfleet Primary Academy
Early bird prices available for Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball 18th March 2025 Preparations are underway for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball, with a chance to take advantage of early bird ticket prices. Admission and a 3-course meal is available for £35 for the event at the magnificent Guildhall in Hull on Friday 9 May. The Bridgerton-theme night will start at 7pm, with attendees asked to dress in […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Investigation works on Chanterlands Avenue culvert 18th March 2025 Hull City Council to conduct trial hole investigation on an underground culvert on Chanterlands Avenue. The council will begin conducting a trial hole investigation on the underground culvert today (Tuesday 18 March). The structure is located under the footpath, opposite the entrance to Rainhill Road. The culvert is an old asset, which is currently out of […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chanterlands AvenueGillian OsgerbyPBS Construction
Ideal Heating extends support to vulnerable residents through Hull City Council partnership 17th March 2025 Ideal Heating has reinforced its commitment to supporting residents in its home city through its partnership with Hull City Council. Ideal has provided a significant sum of money to the council’s Money Matters and Affordable Warmth schemes, directly benefiting local charities, organisations and community groups. The schemes are designed to alleviate financial hardship and promote […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Affordable WarmthIdeal HeatingMoney MattersSt Aidan's ChurchThe Shed
Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award 17th March 2025 The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award. Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have had an exceptional impact on their library service, users or their local communities. Awards are made in six categories which reflect Libraries Connected Universal Library […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Isobel HunterLibraries Connected awardMichelle AlfordSchools Library Service
Humber Street Sesh Festival announces 2025 headliners 17th March 2025 The award-winning Humber Street Sesh Festival has announced that anthemic alternative/indie band The Howl & The Hum will headline this year’s event. The 2025 festival will take place on Saturday 2 August 2025, on Hull Marina. The annual day music festival is renowned for showcasing more than 100 acts and providing a platform for regional […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull musicHumber Street SeshHumber Street Sesh 2025Mark PageThe Howl & The Hum
Countdown begins to Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election 17th March 2025 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and Local Returning Officer for Hull has today posted the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for the Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election, following its publication by the Combined Area Returning Officer, Alan Menzies of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The pre-election period is now […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Alan MenziesCombined AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEast Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral electionHull City CouncilNotice of ElectionRegister to vote
Calling all green fingered tenants! 14th March 2025 Entries have opened for the seventh annual Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition, and hopefully we’ll have a bumper crop of entries. People can enter the garden competition if they are Hull City Council tenants living within the Hull city boundary. The only other rules are that each entrant must have done the gardening themselves, […] Read more Community and Living Environment Housing News competitionHull City Counciltenants
Murdoch’s Connection Bridge set to be given deep clean 14th March 2025 Essential cleaning of the canopy over Murdoch’s Connection Bridge is scheduled to commence next week. On the evenings of Monday 17 March and Tuesday 18 March, the bridges canopy is expected to receive a thorough clean, to enhance the appearance and longevity of the structure. This maintenance work has been carefully coordinated to take place […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoMurdoch's Connection
Record amount of funding for Skills Bootcamps 14th March 2025 Thousands of learners across the region will soon be able to benefit from an extensive Skills Bootcamps programme after Hull City Council accepted a record-breaking £10 million of funding for the area. The grant from Department for Education is more than double the amount of support received last year and will support Wave 6 of […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAESkills Bootcamps
