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View article Councils commit to permanent memorial for Legacy families

Councils commit to permanent memorial for Legacy families

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have confirmed a commitment to a permanent memorial for those affected by the ongoing incident involving Legacy Independent Funeral Directors Limited. Over the past few weeks, council staff have supported Humberside Police with visits to next of kin to discuss their wishes for their loved one’s […]

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View article What’s on in Hull – August 2024

What’s on in Hull – August 2024

There is so much going on in Hull this month, including the return of some of the city’s most popular annual events – Humber Street Sesh Hull Marina, Saturday 3 August, 12pm until 11pm It simply wouldn’t be summer without Humber Street Sesh. The award-winning Humber Street Sesh returns, headlined by acclaimed Shoegaze 4-piece bdrmm. […]

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View article 100 volunteers to take over London to spread the word about Hull and East Yorkshire

100 volunteers to take over London to spread the word about Hull and East Yorkshire

To celebrate Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August, an army of 100 volunteers are travelling to the capital for an East Yorkshire takeover. Volunteers will hand out white roses, postcards and chip spice and chat with Londoners about all the great things the region has to offer. They will also encourage them to enter a competition […]

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View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Drypool area next in line for a tidy-up 

Love Your Neighbourhood: Drypool area next in line for a tidy-up 

Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project will be arriving in the Drypool area next week.    As part of the citywide Love Your Neighbourhood project, several streets within Hull’s Drypool Ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up from Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride […]

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View article Council continues to improve safety with new parallel zebra crossing on Anlaby Park Road North 

Council continues to improve safety with new parallel zebra crossing on Anlaby Park Road North 

Hull City Council has announced that work to install a new pedestrian and cyclist crossing on Anlaby Park Road North will start next week.  The work will convert the existing signalised pedestrian crossing on Anlaby Park Road North into a new pedestrian and cyclist parallel zebra crossing.  The scheme is part of the council’s ongoing […]

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View article Have your say on latest round of pocket parks in Hull

Have your say on latest round of pocket parks in Hull

The second round of applications for pocket parks in Hull is now open. Hull City Council is asking members of the public wishing to put forward pieces of land for rejuvenation in their area to contact their ward councillors or neighbourhood co-ordinators. The first round of pocket parks applications was held last year and four […]

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View article Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week

Hull-iday fun weekly round-up: Things you can do with your children during the school holidays this week

There are so many fun activities for your children to do this summer, many of them for free. Read our new round-up below to find out what’s happening this coming week. Medieval Mayhem!When? Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 JulyWhere? The Museums Quarter on High Street in Hull City CentreWhat does it cost? It’s free!What is […]

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View article Local artists welcomed for new street art on replacement hoardings

Local artists welcomed for new street art on replacement hoardings

Hull City Council is engaging with local artists to create new street art on new hoardings around the Clarence Mill site. The land was surrounded by hoardings which have deteriorated over time and are now damaged beyond repair, posing a health and safety risk to the public. The council has commissioned a contractor to remove […]

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View article Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull

Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull

With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer. And to help make the most of the long break, Visit Hull has released a fantastic new summer holiday calendar, packed with events and activities taking place across the city. Alongside […]

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View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Kingswood area receives tidy-up treatment 

Love Your Neighbourhood: Kingswood area receives tidy-up treatment 

Kingswood is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.    Streets across the Kingswood area are now basking in the glow of a much-needed makeover, thanks to the council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative.    As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent a comprehensive tidy-up, […]

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