Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 24 January 24th January 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
Resurfacing works for Cumberland Street 24th January 2025 A week-long carriageway resurfacing programme will take place on Cumberland Street next week. Works will begin on Monday 3 February to improve a section of road which has deteriorated between Barmston Street and Swann Street junctions. The programme is expected to take one week to complete and will be carried out by Hull City Council’s […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoCumberland StreetWright Civil Engineering
Huge seizure takes half-a-million fake cigarettes off the street 24th January 2025 A huge haul of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes has been recovered by Hull City Council’ Trading Standards team, working with partners in Humberside Police. The seizure consisted of half a million cigarettes, 121kg of tobacco and 500 vapes – the items were found at a Hull home, stored in stacks of carboard boxes, piled […] Read more News Public Health
QPD Parade highlights programme success 24th January 2025 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) has witnessed the transformative impact of the Qualifications for Personal Development (QPD) programme on many young lives. The recent QPD Parade, held at Wenlock Barracks, provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of learners and showcase the significant role HTAE has played in their personal and professional growth. The […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEQualifications for Personal DevelopmentWenlock Barracks
Traffic calming measures for Summergangs Road 23rd January 2025 Traffic calming measures will be installed on Summergangs Road in east Hull from next month. Hull City Council has appointed contractors MB Roche & Sons Limited to carry out the works near to Swinburne Street and James Reckitt Avenue. Two speed bumps will be installed to reduce vehicle speeds and provide a safe public highway […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoJames Reckitt AvenueSummergangs Road
Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering 22nd January 2025 HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row. Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best practice and giving volunteers an excellent experience. The award follows a rigorous assessment process that looks closely at policies and procedures within an organisation. It […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Cllr Rob PritchardHEY! VolunteeringInvesting in Volunteers
Centre for Learning proposed for Hull 21st January 2025 Plans to create a Centre for Learning in Hull will be discussed at cabinet next week. Proposals are to refurbish the former Derek Crothall Building on Charlotte Street Mews to create a city centre training hub. The Centre for Learning would complement Hull City Council’s wider investment in education and learning, as well as improving […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Centre for LearningCllr Linda TockDerek Crothall BuildingHTAELearning & Development
Residents invited to explore their creativity this January 21st January 2025 Hull Central Library is hosting a creative wellbeing event this week, with doors open to all. Creative champion organisation, 64 Million Artists, will run ‘Creative Resolutions – An Open Space Un-Conference’ as an invitation to an Open Space gathering that will explore the question – ‘how can curiosity and creativity inspire and develop new ideas, […] Read more News
Cabinet to discuss Local Plan Update Launch 21st January 2025 The community of Hull will be asked for their views on a new Local Plan for Hull, should cabinet approval be given to engage with the public. The new Local Plan will set a new vision and policies for future development up to 2040. The Local Plan directly affects the lives of everyone in Hull […] Read more News Planning Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisHull Local Plan
Love Your Neighbourhood: Sutton area tidy-up begins 20th January 2025 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the Sutton area today. As part of the citywide initiative, several streets within Hull’s Sutton Ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up from today, Monday 20 January, until Friday 31 January, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community. The streets […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Transport & Streets Cllr Charles QuinnLove Your NeighbourhoodSutton
Council’s Leaving Care Team Manager shares memories of groundbreaking women’s rugby league tour 20th January 2025 Hull City Council’s Leaving Care Team Manager Lisa Hunter has shared her memories about her role in a piece of British sporting history. Lisa was part of the Great Britain Women’s Rugby League team. In 1996, they embarked on their first ever tour of Australia – the first of its kind by an all-female British […] Read more Children and families News careCare LeaversChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockRugbyRugby League
Major landmarks to turn purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 20th January 2025 Iconic buildings in Hull are to be lit up purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The annual day of remembrance occurs each year on 27 January. This year has added poignancy as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex at Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is also 30 years since […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial day
