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Hull City Council’s Connexions service receives glowing report as it retains accreditation
Hull City Council’s Connexions service has retained the matrix accreditation for the quality of its information, advice and guidance services to young people in Hull.
Connexions offer support for young … More
What’s on in Hull – May 2025
With spring in full flow and summer just around the corner, here’s just a selection of things taking place in Hull this May.
Hull Minster Beer Festival
Hull Minster, Thursday … More
Free international ice hockey comes to Hull
Hull Arena will host two international ice hockey fixtures this weekend, with free tickets available to book now.
The arena will welcome Great Britain’s Under 16 Women’s Ice Hockey Team, … More
Annual air raid service to take place
Hull will once again pause to remember those lost during the Second World War as the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service will take place next month.
The service commemorates … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 25 April
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
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to support Drypool Bridge repair scheme
Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to support the delivery of a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.
Alongside Esh Construction Limited (… More
Move over, CBeebies stars – Hull’s young storytellers steal the spotlight at red carpet premiere
Hull’s newest screen stars lit up the red carpet last night at a special premiere event celebrating the magic of reading aloud and the power of performance.
Hosted at Hull … More
Update from Hull City Council: Queen Victoria Square fountains
Statement from Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council:
“Following the completion of on-going maintenance and repair works to the fountains, further faults … More
Council announces resurfacing scheme for key city roundabout
Hull City Council are set to undertake essential carriageway resurfacing works on the roundabout connecting Brighton Street, Witty Street and Freightliner Road.
The scheme aims to renew the failed area … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces interactive family friendly art exhibition for the summer
A new family-friendly exhibition will take place at Ferens Art Gallery for the summer season. It will see parts of the gallery transformed into an immersive space filled with large … More
Council warning as over £3,000 in fines issued for littering
People in Hull are being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly to avoid prosecution.
The call comes after nine people were recently convicted for littering after failing to pay … More
Can you spare five minutes to give your thoughts on Colonial Street proposals?
Hull City Council is asking residents of the city for five minutes of their time as it shares its proposals for a residential scheme at the rear of the St … More
New pocket park in west Hull
Land south of St Thomas More Road in west Hull is the latest to benefit from Hull City Council’s pocket parks scheme.
The site has welcomed a new dedicated trail … More
Council appoints contractor to investigate River Hull Walkway
Hull City Council has today appointed Mason Clark Associates to progress investigations on the River Hull Walkway, to determine its future.
The River Hull Walkway (boardwalk) is an ageing structure, … More
Improvements for Costello running track
Costello Stadium’s running track will undergo several weeks of refurbishments from today, Tuesday 22 April.
A surface respray and specialist deep clean of the current track will take place, whilst … More
VE Day 80 celebrations come to Hull
Families in Hull will have the opportunity to come together and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from Saturday 3 to Thursday 8 May.
A number of celebration … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 17 April
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
Exciting new features for Bean Street Play Area
Visitors to Bean Street Play Area will be able to enjoy new and improved facilities at the playground later this summer.
Four apparatus will remain in place – a rotary … More
Hull children receive their primary school place offer
Today is National Offer Day and families across Hull will have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.
96% of pupils were offered their first preference of school … More
Security improvements made at Osborne Street car park
Following the award of £46,975.23 in funding from the Hotspot Response Fund at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, security upgrades have been made at Osborne Street car … More
Hull City Council supports local music talent at The Great Escape Festival
Hull City Council is supporting four local acts at the highly anticipated The Great Escape Festival in Brighton this May, where a vibrant showcase of Hull’s freshest musical talent will … More
The Friends of Hull General Cemetery: Council applauds ‘incredible’ community of volunteers
Hull City Council highlights the efforts of The Friends of Hull General Cemetery, a dedicated community of volunteers transforming and preserving the site of heritage and natural interest.
Founded by … More
Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works
Essential resurfacing works are set to begin in Hull’s West Carr area, delivering much-needed enhancements to the city’s footpaths.
As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, … More
Victory! Watch how Hull celebrated VE Day with free archive screenings at the Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre are hosting screenings of Hull’s Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations next month.
Thursday 8 May marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second … More
Next steps taken in Albion Square redevelopment
Hull City Council has today launched a pre-market engagement exercise welcoming Expressions of Interest for the redevelopment of Albion Square.
This will allow the council to give interested parties more … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 11 April
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
Exhibition celebrating the Polish community in Hull opens at Streetlife Museum
A new exhibition celebrating over 100 years of the Polish community in Hull has opened at the Streetlife Museum.
Cześć Hull, To My!/Hi Hull, It’s Us! explores Polish traditions, food, … More
Learn to dance Bridgerton-style at Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball!
The Lord Mayor has enlisted the help of a dance tutor for his Bridgerton-themed Charity Ball.
Heidi Dodson will teach Regency-era dancing at the event, which takes place at the … More
Tobacco seizures double – hitting 2.4 million cigarettes
The amount of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized by Hull City Council’s Public Protection Team doubled in 2024. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of confiscated cigarettes increased from … More