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Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 05 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.
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New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year
Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city.
St Nicholas Primary School – part … More
Paralympian Roy Turnham leads vision impaired tennis taster days for Hull students
Hull-based Paralympian and blind athlete Roy Turnham has teamed up with Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) Vision Support Team to deliver two inspiring vision impaired (VI) tennis taster days for … More
Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches
The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund have been announced.
Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the … More
Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city
Following an audit of Hull’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, and approval by Hull City Council’s West Area Committee, the local authority will soon start work in the west of … More
Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer
The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a group travel discount to help people get out and about over the festive season as well as providing a timely boost for the … More
Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools
A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay … More
Inaccuracy in press release
A press released titled ‘Hull jeweller fined for selling fake rings’ was issued by Hull City Council on November 10, 2025. The use of the words ‘fake’ and ‘counterfeit’ were … More
Annual Christmas service to be held
The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium later this month.
The traditional event, which is open to all, will take place on Sunday 14 December, starting … More
Hull City Council steps up awareness for Private Fostering Week 2025
Hull City Council is marking this week’s Private Fostering Week 2025 by raising awareness of what private fostering is, why families and carers must notify the council, and the support available to … More
Neurodiverse and Care Experienced Christmas Exhibition at the Guildhall
Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) programme is proud to announce that the Neurodiverse and Care Experienced Christmas Exhibition is taking place at the guildhall on Friday 12… More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 28 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
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