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Council ready to respond when winter weather arrives
With the winter well and truly here, Hull City Council is continuously monitoring forecasts and is ready to put its winter weather plan into action.
So far, the season has … More
Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation
An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys.
Rusty Riders is a … More
Christmas card competition winners announced
Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024.
Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month.
A … More
Business board appoints new chair
Jason Speedy, the Chief Operations Officer of Ideal Heating, has been appointed as the first chair of the recently formed Hull and East Yorkshire Business Board.
He is taking on … More
All the fun – none of the hangover: Hull’s Low Ale Trail
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
Hull’s bold new culture strategy approved
A new ambitious plan for culture has been approved by Hull City Council. The Culture & Heritage Strategy (2025-30) was heard by the council’s cabinet and also confirms the city … More
Bleed kits being fitted across Hull
A series of 100 ‘bleed kits’ are being installed around Hull, to help provide first aid in case of an accident, workplace injury, or other incident. The first kits are … More
Primary school places deadline approaches
Parents and carers in Hull are being reminded that the deadline is approaching to apply for primary school places.
Those that have responsibility for a child born between 1 September … More
Hull schools say Oh Yes! to net zero as funding paves way for carbon reduction
Six climate-conscious schools have received vital funding to accelerate their drive to net zero.
The Hull secondary schools have been supported under a pioneering programme run by the Oh Yes! … More
TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change
TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers that a new timetable is set to come into effect this Sunday (15 December).
Customers travelling between Hull and Liverpool will be able to … More
Double success for Hull City Council at public service excellence awards
Hull City Council has claimed two honours at the 2024 Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) performance network awards.
Teams claimed the most improved performer award in both the Parks, … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 13 December
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:
- Visit
Christmas bin collection dates and recycling centre opening times
Hull City Council is reminding residents to check their bin collection days over the festive period.
Due to the bank holidays over Christmas and New Year, there will be changes … More
Meet Hull’s new Young Mayor
Eunice has been voted as Hull’s new Young Mayor.
Almost 100 young people met in the Guildhall last month and cast their votes for who they would like to lead … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 6 December
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:
- Visit
Message to those privately fostering: don’t miss out on support
People taking care of a child or young person they don’t have parental responsibility for have been urged to understand the support they’re entitled to. Private Fostering Week begins on … More
Film screening closes 16 days of action on violence to women and girls
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
KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices
Telecommunications firm KCOM has become the latest business in Hull to be recognised for its work in promoting and supporting its staff to choose more active and sustainable travel choices … More
Discounted bus fares to support individuals, families and friends celebrating the festive season
The Hull Bus Alliance has confirmed that further discounted bus fare options are being laid on for the festive season to help support the local economy and provide greater choice … More
Donations needed for Christmas Jumper Day
A final appeal is being made for children’s Christmas jumpers that can be donated and reused.
Hull City Council is taking in donations, which are given to local families via … More
Volunteering programme receives lottery cash boost
The region is celebrating as Hull and East Yorkshire’s much-loved HEY! Volunteering Programme has been awarded £200,000 grant funding from the Heritage Innovation Fund.
The funding will be delivered over … More
Appleton Primary pupils plant hedges as part of Setting Dyke flood resilience scheme
Children from Appleton Primary School spent a morning planting hedges and learning of the benefits of Hull City Council’s Setting Dyke Catchment Improvement Scheme.
The pupils were given expert talks … More
Newland area next to benefit from Hull City Council’s Priority Streets regeneration programme
Hull City Council has approved a £4 million investment into streets between Newland Avenue and Beverley Road in north Hull.
The funding is part of Hull City Council’s Priority Streets … More
Council issues warning of significant fines after more people caught fly tipping
Hull City Council has reiterated its zero tolerance approach to people caught illegally depositing rubbish in the city after three separate £1,000 fixed penalty notices were handed out.
The first … More
National gold award for Hull Adventure Centre
A landmark year for Hull Adventure Centre has reached another peak after it won gold for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award at the Land Leisure & Tourism … More
Scale Lane Bridge to close to pedestrians for essential repairs
Scale Lane Bridge will close to the public from Tuesday 10 December until the New Year, when repair works to its swing mechanism are scheduled to take place.
A routine … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 29 November
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:
- Visit
Skills board to support Hull and East Yorkshire devolution gets to work
Influential figures from across the region have come together to form the Hull and East Yorkshire Skills Board.
It is the latest group that will support the work of the … More
Hull residents prosecuted and ordered to pay over £6,000 for untidy land
Hull City Council is warning property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, to avoid facing prosecution.
This warning comes after four property owners and two occupiers … More