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Hull expands support for families with new Healthy Start vitamin pilot
Hull City Council is strengthening its support for pregnant women, new parents and young children with the launch of a new vitamin distribution pilot across three Family Hubs, building on two … More
Nominations sought for Hull bravery award – Amy Johnson Cup for Courage
Entries are being encouraged for a prize named after an aviation pioneer who hailed from Hull.
The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage dates back to the 1930s and is awarded … More
Standing ovation for Hull young people at Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival
Young people from across Hull took centre stage at this year’s Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival, showcasing original drama, comedy and monologue work they have spent months developing.
Sixteen young … More
Preparations begin for festive weekend in Hull
Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the build for this weekend’s event have started in the city centre.
Performances on the main stage in Queen … More
Hull joins UK Music Charter
Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter.
The newly launched charter offers Hull a practical framework to amplify … More
Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time
Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works.
The council, in … More
Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell.
Ambassador Mitchell was touring the state-of-the-art Siemens Mobility rail factory at Goole on Friday … More
HTAE Apprentice of the Year goes to…
Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill.
HTAE hosted its annual Learner Awards in Hull’s Guildhall to recognise the contributions and efforts of … More
White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign
A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings.
Today … More
Council brings new life to former Bob Carver’s building
Trinity Market will soon welcome a new addition with a vibrant new eatery agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council.
Maytree Catering proposes a £150,000 refurbishment of Corporation Chambers, … More
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness.
She … More
Silver Award success for Hull!
Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award.
The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s … More
Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week
Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city.
Held from 3–9 November and … More
Council responds to winter weather
Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and … More
Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area
Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation.
Community feedback will be taken from … More
Successful season for Moorsbus following return of popular service
Hundreds of residents from Hull and the East Riding took the opportunity over the spring and summer to enjoy trips to the North York Moors thanks to the return of … More
Grant funding to boost old town heritage attraction
A heritage building and tourist attraction in Hull’s old town will add to its current offering thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding.
The building, owned by the National Trust, … More
Moomins, Monet and more – Hull Museums promises at bumper 2026 programme
2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme.
First up, from Friday 13 February, two … More
Routine inspection scheduled for Hessle Road flyover
A routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover later this month, to ensure its continued safety and reliability.
Hull City Council’s bridges team will be carrying out a … More
Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council
40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months.
The Cost of Living Community Grants … More
Hull residents invited to help shape the future of adult social care
Residents in Hull are invited to take part in the second Adult Social Care Annual Conversation with People.
If you want to learn more about adult social care, share feedback … More
Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools
Pupils from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city.
Year five students at Oldfleet Primary School visited … More
Crime Prevention Fund grants give a boost to city centre safety, Hull churches and the Peel Project
The Crime Prevention Fund, set up by Hull City Council in 2022, offers grants to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB).
In October, … More
Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme
An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull.
Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 14 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.
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Hull to host 25th annual memorial service for road traffic victims
Hull will mark its 25th annual memorial service for those who have lost their lives on the city’s roads this Sunday (16 November).
For a quarter of a century, Hull has joined communities across the … More
Cabinet to consider energy efficiency scheme to save taxpayer money
Councillors will decide whether to give the green light to plans aimed at reducing carbon and energy costs across more public buildings.
Earlier this year, Hull City Council was successful … More
Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate
A Member of Youth Parliament – Emperor-David Ikechukwu – made the trip up to Westminster on Thursday 6 November, where he met with other members for the UK Youth Parliament’s … More
Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines
As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations.
For the first … More