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primary school children in high-vis vests plant bulbs in a sunny park

Bulb planting marks White Ribbon Day

Around 1,500 white bulbs have been planted in Pearson Park this morning, to mark national White Ribbon Day. Representatives from Hull City Council, Humberside Police, local support organisations, volunteers and … More

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The 2024 Hull Christmas Lights switch-on. Rugby League player Mikey Lewis and the Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr Mark Collinson, are turning on the lights.

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive … More



Roadworks sign

Two-phase reconstruction for Holderness Road

Hull City Council is preparing to begin an essential carriageway reconstruction scheme on Holderness Road next week.

As part of the council’s commitment to improving and futureproofing Hull’s road network, … More



HTAE Learners Awards winners 2024.

Aleksandra is HTAE Apprentice of the Year

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its Learner Awards in the Banqueting Suite of Hull’s Guildhall on Friday 15 November.

The annual awards recognise the contributions and efforts of … More


City Science to help deliver net zero targets

Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP).

This … More


River Grove will be the street to undergo footpath improvements.

West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin

A footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull will begin next week.

The scheme will cover River Grove, Vincent Close, Datchet Garth, Lulworth Avenue, Lymington Garth and Newington Avenue.… More





Funding available for warm spaces this winter

Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that work directly with local people in Hull are being encouraged to apply for Affordable Warmth grants to provide warm spaces and other … More



three people stand behind a stall with leaflets and pens. There is a bright A Board with a poster advising people about 'Neighbourhood Nuisance'

Not Where I Live Week gets underway

Not Where I Live Week 2024 is underway in Hull. The annual focus shines a spotlight on community issues and provides residents with opportunities to raise and resolve problems.

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dozens of packets of counterfeit cigarettes, concealed in a unit

Seized cigarettes hits two million mark

A busy October for Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team has seen the total number of counterfeit cigarettes seized in the city this year reach two million. Last month, officers … More