White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign 25th November 2025 A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Cllr Ted DolmanMatt JukesWhite Ribbon Day
Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building 24th November 2025 Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council. Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane. In addition to a ground-floor food offering, plans feature […] Read more Business News Regeneration Bob Carver'sCllr Jackie DadCorporation ChambersTrinity House LaneTrinity Market
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader 24th November 2025 Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a councillor in the Avenue ward in 1994, and went on to lead the council from 2002 until 2003. Current Leader, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossSimone Butterworth
Silver Award success for Hull! 24th November 2025 Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award. The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers. The Sustainable Food Places Award […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnHull Food PartnershipRight to GrowSustainable Food Places Silver Award
Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week 24th November 2025 Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city. Held from 3–9 November and led nationally by the National Youth Agency, this year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures– highlighted the essential role youth workers play in helping young people feel supported and empowered. Throughout the […] Read more Children and families News Arts AwardCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor Mark CollinsonGet It Loud In LibrariesLifestyle 2025Youth Work Week
Council responds to winter weather 20th November 2025 Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoGrittingWinter Maintenance
Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area 19th November 2025 Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation. Community feedback will be taken from today, Wednesday 19 November, following resurvey results which assessed how the conservation area has changed in the last 20 years. A new character appraisal and […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character Appraisal and Management PlanCllr Paul Drake DavisPrinces Avenue
Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service 19th November 2025 Hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding took the opportunity over the spring and summer to enjoy trips to the North York Moors thanks to the return of a popular bus service. The Moorsbus (M1) was brought back thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through their […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMoorsbus CICNorth York Moors
Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction 19th November 2025 A heritage building and tourist attraction in Hull’s old town will add to its current offering thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding. The building, owned by the National Trust, will benefit from a grant totalling nearly £111,000 following an application submitted to the first round of Hull City Council’s government-backed grant scheme. This will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHigh StreetLevelling Up FundingMaister HouseNational Trust
Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme 18th November 2025 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme. First up, from Friday 13 February, two exhibitions will open as part of the Ferens Unpacked Season. Into The Stores will invite visitors to explore amongst the crates and storage racks and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on 2026 programmeCllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryHull MuseumsJane AvisonMonetMoomins
Routine inspection scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 18th November 2025 A routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover later this month, to ensure its continued safety and reliability. Hull City Council’s bridges team will be carrying out a principal inspection on the Hessle Road flyover, which crosses the railway lines operated by Network Rail. These inspections are a vital part of maintaining the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets BridgesCllr Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyover
Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council 18th November 2025 40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months. The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces. These community groups may also offer guidance on how to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingIdeal HeatingWarm Spaces
