This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities.
Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school … More
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 … More
Affordable Warmth, a citywide initiative to help residents with the cost of living this winter, will begin from Thursday 2 January 2025.
The three-month initiative, which has seen 28 voluntary … More
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 … More
A film about the reality of living with domestic abuse will be shown next week. Tuesday December 10 marks the end of 16 days of activism which began on November … More
The Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have worked in partnership to develop a comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week and … More
Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross, has today sent a letter to government ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Statement outlining the urgent support required for Hull.
The letter, addressed … More
The discovery of a jewellery scam worth £400,000 has helped net Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team a prestigious national award. Suspicions were raised in 2023, over a Hull-based online … More
Hull City Council is marking One Punch Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 16 September.
Over the last five years, there have been 82 deaths because of one punch attacks … More
High-quality and easily accessible health facilities in Hull city centre have moved a step closer after a contractor was appointed to support the delivery of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).… More
A new trail around Hull city centre highlights some of the best places for breastfeeding. The Milk Trail shines a light on nine venues where anyone breastfeeding their baby can … More
In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you … More
Essential resurfacing works began in east Hull yesterday (Monday 29 April), which aim to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, … More
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 … More
Routine inspection works will take place on North Bridge this month (April), to ensure its continued safety and reliability.
To allow the works to be carried out safely, overnight closures … More
A new support line has been established for anyone with any concerns or who has been affected following the launch of a police investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull … More
A series of clinics offering the MMR vaccine to all children aged five to 16 will be held across Hull from April 2. Parents and carers can use them to … More
Public health leaders in Yorkshire and the Humber are applauding the introduction of the Tobacco and Nicotine Bill, calling it a “game-changer” with the potential to eradicate smoking within a … More
Community projects including playing field improvements, education projects, lighting for public spaces, CCTV and traffic safety initiatives are among 30 projects funded by Hull City Council’s Crime Prevention Fund in … More
An infestation of mice was found at Hessle Road food business Latik, during a routine initial visit by Hull City Council’s Public Protection Team.
Officers discovered mouse droppings on the … More
For many people, January might be feeling endless. With everyone feeling the financial effects of the festive period and the bright lights and social occasions long gone, the start of … More
Hull’s Low Ale Trail is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The Old Town based trail now includes 17 bars and pubs, all of which offer a range of … More
Free activity sessions for all school-aged children and young people will be on offer over the Christmas break. The Healthy Holidays programme is back for the winter break and as … More
NHS patients could soon be able to access a wide range of healthcare in the city centre if a proposed £18m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), earmarked for Albion Square, if … More
Hull’s new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade, has been approved with cross-party support at today’s Full Council meeting. Earlier this year, the council worked … More
Anyone who has received a Brushing for Life pack for their child has been urged to immediately stop using the toothbrush after a potential safety issue emerged.
The packs, which … More
The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre (ICC) in Hull has been singled out for praise by the Minister of State for Social Care Helen Whately MP.
She gave a speech … More
A new campaign targeting children and young people aims to raise awareness of unnecessary vape use. Vapes are intended to help adults aiming to quit smoking but should not be … More
Osborne Street multi storey car park will be temporarily closed next week.
The temporary closure is to allow for essential maintenance work to take place.
To reduce the impact on … More
Community groups around the city are to receive funding from the Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme ahead of winter. A total of 32 successful organisations will now … More
