Council ready to respond when winter weather arrives 20th December 2024 With the winter well and truly here, Hull City Council is continuously monitoring forecasts and is ready to put its winter weather plan into action. So far, the season has been a mild one, with warmer temperatures, storms and occasional bouts of rain but the council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoWinter Maintenance
Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation 19th December 2024 An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys. Rusty Riders is a free programme funded by Hull City Council and delivered by First Step Cycle, part of First Step Sports Group, from various locations in the city, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsRusty Riders
Christmas card competition winners announced 19th December 2024 Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024. Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month. A panel of judges selected 10 year old Oscar from Ainthorpe Primary as the winner in the primary school category, with 13 year old Lilah from […] Read more Children and families Christmas Civic News ChristmasCllr Mark CollinsonCllr Mike RossGuildhallHull City CouncilLord MayorMatt Jukes
Business board appoints new chair 19th December 2024 Jason Speedy, the Chief Operations Officer of Ideal Heating, has been appointed as the first chair of the recently formed Hull and East Yorkshire Business Board. He is taking on the leading role, in which he will act as a figurehead of the Board, which is supporting and advising the development of the economic priorities […] Read more Business Devolution News Regeneration DevolutionEast Riding CouncilHEY BusinessHull City Council
All the fun – none of the hangover: Hull’s Low Ale Trail 18th December 2024 As ‘Mad Friday’ approaches, there’s an option for anyone who wants all the fun of a night out, with a clear head the next day. Hull’s Low Ale Trail is ready and waiting, with a total of 35 venues offering a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks. There are three trails across the city; Old Town, […] Read more News Public Health
Hull’s bold new culture strategy approved 18th December 2024 A new ambitious plan for culture has been approved by Hull City Council. The Culture & Heritage Strategy (2025-30) was heard by the council’s cabinet and also confirms the city will bid to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with a full application to be submitted in the new year, alongside the publication of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PricthardCulture & Heritage StrategyKath Wynne-HagueMusic PlanUNESCO
Bleed kits being fitted across Hull 18th December 2024 A series of 100 ‘bleed kits’ are being installed around Hull, to help provide first aid in case of an accident, workplace injury, or other incident. The first kits are being installed in locations including parks, schools, businesses and streets. Like defibrillators, the kits can be easily accessed by members of the public in an […] Read more News
Primary school places deadline approaches 17th December 2024 Parents and carers in Hull are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for primary school places. Those that have responsibility for a child born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 have until Wednesday 15 January 2025 to make an application for a school place from September 2025 onwards. Applications can […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda Tockprimary school places
Hull schools say Oh Yes! to net zero as funding paves way for carbon reduction 17th December 2024 Six climate-conscious schools have received vital funding to accelerate their drive to net zero. The Hull secondary schools have been supported under a pioneering programme run by the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign. The secondary schools successfully bid for at least £10,000 – jointly funded by Oh Yes! Net Zero founding partners Reckitt and Hull […] Read more News
TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change 16th December 2024 TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers that a new timetable is set to come into effect this Sunday (15 December). Customers travelling between Hull and Liverpool will be able to sit back and relax on TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 trains for the first time later this week. Nova 1 is a fleet of 19 five-carriage […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor mike rossHull City Councilrail travelTransPennine Express
Double success for Hull City Council at public service excellence awards 13th December 2024 Hull City Council has claimed two honours at the 2024 Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) performance network awards. Teams claimed the most improved performer award in both the Parks, Open Space and Horticultural category, as well as in the Street Cleansing category. The prizes were given at a ceremony in Blackpool, where Hull City […] Read more Environment News Parks Waste APSE AwardsCllr Charles Quinn
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 13 December 13th December 2024 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: Location Start date Due date Summary of works Utility / Hull City Council A63 Improvement Scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 01-May-25 […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
