Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety 26th April 2024 Drypool Bridge has reopened today (Friday 26 April) following the completion of detailed investigations and surveys, which have concluded that the bridge is safe for use whilst major repair works are being planned. During these investigations, carried out on behalf of the Council by engineering specialists, Mason Clark Associates, detailed assessments were made of the […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Drypool BridgeGarry Taylor
New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery 25th April 2024 The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints. Sam will be working as the Ferens artist in residence from April until 27 June at the gallery. She has been invited to create new work inspired by the Ferens’ […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Artist in ResidenceClaire LongriggFerens Art GallerySam Larter
Arco installs 2,300 solar panels in Hull 25th April 2024 Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has installed more than 2,300 solar panels on the rooftop of its National Distribution Centre in Hull. The National Distribution Centre (NDC) is the first of several Arco sites across the UK that will benefit from rooftop solar energy, as the company moves away from a dependency on fossil […] Read more Environment News Regeneration ArcoRenewable energyRenewable Energy HullSolar energy
Walker Street to undergo essential carriageway repairs 25th April 2024 Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Walker Street will commence next month. The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway in Walker Street from Rawling Way to Quantock Close, for the benefit of road users and pedestrians. The intention of the work is to resurface and reconstruct where the carriageway is […] Read more Closures News Transport & Streets Road closureRoadworksWright Civil Engineering
Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre 25th April 2024 Local contractor, Hobson and Porter, has been appointed to restore and preserve the last remaining WW2 civilian ruin in the UK, National Picture Theatre, on Beverley Road. Thanks to funding from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the façade will be restored to its former period style, including its iconic windows and […] Read more News Regeneration Gillian OsgerbyHobson and PorterNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Picture Theatre
Hull Cultural Strategy needs you! 25th April 2024 Views from residents and businesses across Hull are being sought to further develop Hull’s Cultural Strategy. A month on from the city’s inaugural cultural conference, Cultural Tides, which 170 local cultural organisations and individuals attended, along with industry experts from across the UK and Europe, Hull City Council is now looking to progress the plans […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Back to OursCultural Tides conferenceengagementHull Cultural StrategyLouise YatesMatt Jukes
Green light for state-of-the-art pet hospital 25th April 2024 A new state-of-the-art pet hospital will be built in Hull after plans were given the green light. Hull City Council’s planning committee granted approval, with conditions, for the facility at its meeting today, Wednesday 24 April. People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) submitted plans on land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street since its […] Read more News Planning Regeneration
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 25 April 25th April 2024 Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the […] Read more News Hull City Council JobsJobs in HullWorking for Hull City Council
Hull City Council announces micro-surfacing programme for 30 streets 22nd April 2024 Roads across Hull are about to receive a much-needed facelift as part of an annual micro-surfacing programme. The city-wide micro-surfacing programme is set to start on Monday 29 April, with 30 roads included, and is due to be completed on Friday 24 May – weather permitting. This programme aims to enhance the quality of the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Garry Taylorroad closures
Air raid memorial service to be held 22nd April 2024 A service will be held next month to remember those who died in Hull during the Second World War. The Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service commemorates all civilian life lost, as well as paying tribute to emergency service personnel. Hull suffered 82 major air attacks between 1939-45, with over 1,200 civilian fatalities. The service particularly […] Read more Civic News Air raid memorialNorthern Cemetery
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 19 April 19th April 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: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Open Space Community Network successfully launches in Hull 18th April 2024 A Community Network to shape the future of Hull’s green and open spaces launched in the Guildhall this week. Hull City Council is delighted to announce the successful launch of the Hull Open Space Community Network. This groundbreaking initiative was designed to foster collaboration, enhance community involvement, and champion the preservation and development of Hull’s […] Read more Environment News GuildhallParks and Open Spaces