Avoid being fined for fly-tipping this festive season 15th December 2025 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available this festive season, following four substantial fly-tipping fines. In the separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Sutton Street, Spring Bank West, Dover Street, and May Street. Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centreReuse shop
Hull City Council to continue support for most vulnerable heading into the new year 15th December 2025 Support will continue for Hull’s most vulnerable residents this winter and into the early spring after senior councillors agreed the use of funds aimed at helping the most vulnerable. Cabinet members have approved proposals to boost existing schemes receiving funding via the Household Support Fund (HSF). It means the families of over 16-thousand pupils in […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News
Hull City Council’s digitisation project for children’s services files delivers 300 new trees 15th December 2025 Hull City Council has continued its move towards a greener, more efficient future by digitising thousands of historic children’s services files. The project, delivered in partnership with Hull-based company Storetec, recently led to 300 new trees being planted in Pickering Park. This, in turn, will see a range of benefits, from improving biodiversity, contributing to a […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Linda TockHull City CouncilPickering Park
Christmas bin collection dates and recycling centre opening times 15th December 2025 Hull City Council is reminding residents to check their bin collection days over the festive period. Due to the bank holidays over Christmas and New Year, there will be changes to the usual collection schedule. Hull residents can check their collection days at any time via the online bin collection day checker or on the […] Read more Environment News Waste Christmas bin collectionsCouncillor Charles Quinnhousehold waste and recycling centre
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 12 December 12th December 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to progress replacement of Priory Drive footbridge 11th December 2025 Hull City Council has directly appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to progress the removal and replacement of the Priory Drive footbridge. Read more News Transport & Streets Mason Clark AssociatesPriory Drive footbridge
Leader calls for future funding in Hull for free school meals during holiday periods 11th December 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council has called on the Government to confirm it will continue to provide funding which will allow for free school meals for all eligible families during school holiday periods. Councillor Mike Ross has written to the Government ahead of changes coming into effect in April next year. He said: “We’re […] Read more News
Work starts on Freetown Way ahead of major investment 11th December 2025 Preparatory works are underway on Freetown Way to get the site ready for a major investment that will start in early 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandBalfour BeattyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown WayHull City Council
Hull KR great honoured with renaming of Phil Lowe Way 11th December 2025 Another of the Hull’s sporting greats has been recognised with the renaming of Poorhouse Lane to Phil Lowe Way in honour of Hull KR great Phil Lowe. Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Rob PritchardHull KRNeil HudgellPhil Lowe WaySewell Group Craven Park
Over 100 Christmas jumpers donated to support local families 11th December 2025 Kind-hearted residents across Hull, and surrounding areas, have helped spread festive cheer by donating their unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers. Read more Children and families Environment News BeercocksChristmas Jumper DayCouncillor Charles QuinnLove Your StreetSave the ChildrenThe Education Alliance
Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities 10th December 2025 Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Cllr Mike RossProfessor Anne AndersonUNESCOUNESCO Global Network of Learning CitiesUNESCO Learning City
Sight loss support team hosts careers event at Craven Park 10th December 2025 Hull City Council’s IPaSS Vision Support Team hosted an inspiring careers event at Craven Park on Thursday 6 November 2025, bringing together 15 young people with sight loss from across the city. The day-long session focused on building confidence, strengthening self-advocacy skills, and offering clear, practical guidance on taking the next steps towards employment or […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockCraven ParkIPaSS
