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
Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars 17th February 2025 Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities. Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme helps gifted Hull sportspeople who are gaining recognition from their national governing […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Cllr Rob PritchardHCAL
Culture conference returns to Hull 17th February 2025 An international cultural conference for Hull’s cultural sector will return next month. Cultural Tides will be hosted at Hull Truck next month (Friday 14 March), following a successful inaugural event that took place for the first time March 2024 and saw 170 attendees. This year’s conference will formally launch Hull’s new Culture and Heritage Strategy […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Arts Council EnglandCllr PritchardColliderfest FestivalCultural TidesCultural Tides conferenceCulture & Heritage StrategyDarren HenleyEilish McGuinessHull Maritime ProjectHull TruckThe National Lottery Heritage Fund
Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull 17th February 2025 This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities. Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school breaks – will be offering a slightly smaller version of its usual exciting variety of sessions, with nutritious food included. The programme will run from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health
Love Your Neighbourhood: Pickering area next in line for a tidy-up 14th February 2025 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project will be arriving in the Pickering area next week. As part of the citywide initiative, several streets within Hull’s Pickering ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up between Monday 17 February and Friday 28 February, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community. […] Read more Community and Living News Transport & Streets Councillor Charles QuinnLove Your NeighbourhoodPickering
“A can-do organisation, with a positive working environment” – praise for Hull City Council in Peer Challenge report 14th February 2025 The passion and ambition for the city displayed by Hull City Council has received praise in a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge report. The report highlights that a “sense of pride and ownership is infectious and widespread” throughout the organisation and acknowledges that senior leaders are “engaging and widely recognised for their passion […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossHull City CouncilLGAMatt Jukes
