Government statistics show reduction in rough sleeping in Hull 27th February 2025 New government statics published today show that on the single night count those who were found rough sleeping in Hull were eight fewer than in 2023, a reduction from 39 to 31. Acknowledging the reduction, Hull City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Communications and Communities Cllr Jack Haines said, “Whilst we welcome that fewer people were […] Read more Housing News Housing
What’s on in Hull – March 2025 26th February 2025 Hull is hotting up this March with a number of exciting events and shows taking place. Here’s just a little taste of what you can get your teeth into. Colliderfest Various locations, Thursday 13 March until Sunday 16 March A new and exciting science and art festival arrives in Hull this month. Colliderfest brings together […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Book of MormonColliderfestHull New TheatreHull Truck TheatreOf Mice and MenThe Wombats
Hull culture hits Westminster 25th February 2025 A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners. The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions. Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News Arts Council EnglandChiedu OrakaCllr Mike RossCllr Rob PritchardCulture & Heritage StrategyCulture HullDarren HenleyEunice JogunosinmiHull TrainsMP Karl TurnerVisit HullWestminster
Work to begin on Scale Lane Bridge 24th February 2025 Hull City Council has announced that work will commence this week on Scale Lane Bridge. Following a routine inspection last year, it was identified that several of the structure’s bearings needed replacing and the council took the decision at the time to swing the bridge for the benefit of river traffic, which has priority by […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoScale Lane Bridge
Community planting day at Oak Road Playing Fields 24th February 2025 Local children and the community recently took part in a Humber Forest community planting day at Oak Road Playing Fields in Hull where they helped to plant hundreds of trees and improve the area for all to enjoy. Humber Forest is the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. It is one of […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnHumber ForestOak Road playing fields
Albion Square lead developer partner sought 24th February 2025 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward on its redevelopment of the former BHS building, announcing that it is seeking a lead developer partner to help to deliver the next stage of its Albion Square project. The council’s cabinet today gave permission to commence procurement activity for development of the former BHS building […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Albion SquareBHS buildingCabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisCommunity Diagnostic Centre
Memorial service to take place 12 months on from funeral home incident 24th February 2025 A memorial service to mark 12 months since the emergence of an incident at a funeral home in the city is to take place in Hull next month. Families directly affected by the situation have been invited to attend the event at Hull Minster on Thursday 6 March. The service, which will be held on […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News Hull Minster
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 February 21st February 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Youth reps in Hull launch new resource for food support 20th February 2025 Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives have launched a website to help residents access nutritional information, recipes and food support. Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives are a voluntary group of young people aged 11 to 17 years old. The members of the group meet weekly and discuss policies and services that are important to […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockHEY Smile FoundationHull's Young MayorSmile FoundationYoung Mayor
£1 million investment in Hull’s community centres 19th February 2025 A £1 million investment to refurbish seven of the city’s community centres is underway and is expected to run over a four-month period. The cost for the refurbishment is covered by the Levelling Up funding allocated to Hull City Council in 2023. Our community centres play a very important role in Hull’s neighbourhoods as places […] Read more Community and Living News Community CentresCouncillor Jack HainesInvestment
Lead development partner announced for East Bank Urban Village 18th February 2025 Hull City Council has announced its intention to appoint ECF, a partnership between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England, as its lead development partner for East Bank Urban Village following an extensive procurement exercise. Marking a significant milestone for this major regeneration, the council plans to enter into a 15-year development agreement with ECF […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisEast Bank Urban VillageECFLevelling Up Partnership
Successful campaign to support cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ completed for another winter 18th February 2025 A campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event on Princes Avenue. Hull City Council’s popular Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative returned late last year and saw five public events take place at various locations across […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBike Lights for Dark NightsCouncillor Mark IeronimoHEY VolunteeringHumberside PoliceOffice of the Police and Crime CommissionerSafer Roads Humber
