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Lord Mayor tours Hull Trains Learning and Development Academy
After opening its doors last spring, popular open access operator, Hull Trains, welcomed Councillor Mark Collinson, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, to the company’s … More
Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards
Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at … More
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation update
Almost 13 months ago, on Wednesday, 6 March 2024, Humberside Police launched an investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
Today, Wednesday 2 April, following an extensive police inquiry and thorough … More
Pupils support Bude Park biodiversity with tree planting event
Primary pupils have enjoyed a morning planting a variety of plant species at Bude Park Playing Fields.
A selection of children from Bude Park Academy joined local contractor Houlton, supported … More
Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks announce essential works at key junction
Hull City Council and Northern Gas Networks (NGN) are set to undertake essential works at the junction of Queens Road and Princes Avenue from next week.
This collaborative effort will … More
What’s on in Hull – April 2025
Spring is here and there’s plenty going on in Hull this month. Here’s just a small selection of what’s on offer.
Healthy Holidays
Various dates and locations
There is tonnes … More
Your vote, your voice, your mayor – Hull & East Yorkshire residents urged to vote for region’s first elected mayor
The campaign to encourage Hull and East Yorkshire residents to register and vote for the region’s first elected mayor has begun.
Posters and large external advertising boards have this week … More
Memorial gardens consultation events to take place
Consultation events are to be held to enable people to have their say on plans for permanent memorials for those affected by an investigation into a funeral home.
Memorial gardens … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 28 March
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:
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Tickets now on sale as International Choir Competition returns to Hull
Tickets are now available to the Hull International Choir Competition 2025 Gala Concert.
Now in its second year and pitted as one of the most exciting choral events of the … More
Call for artists to submit work for Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition
Artists are being given the opportunity to submit their artwork for the Ferens Art Gallery’s 2025 Open Exhibition.
Having celebrated incredible artistic talent since 1967, the Open Exhibition is open … More
Hull says ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign
A new smoking campaign called Yes to Quit has launched in Hull, asking people ‘what will you miss?’. Smokers are asked to consider what they would miss if they died … More
Council confirms further investment to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in Hull
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 24 March) approved a funding allocation of over £7.6million from the Department for Transport (DfT) that will be used to deliver a number … More
Cabinet approves new waste collection service
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026.
Today (Monday 24 March) Cabinet reviewed … More
New character appraisal adopted for Hessle Road Conservation Area
A new conservation area character appraisal and management plan for Hessle Road Conservation Area was adopted this month following public consultation.
Following feedback, 270 Hessle Road (Henry Hird Jewellers) has … More
Cabinet to consider options for new waste collection service
Hull City Council’s Cabinet is set to review options for a new brown waste collection service, addressing the statutory requirement for weekly food waste collections from April 2026.
The comprehensive … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Marfleet area receives tidy-up treatment
Marfleet is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.
Streets within the Marfleet area of East Hull are now basking in the glow … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 March
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
Cultural Tides conference grows
Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape.
The second edition of the conference, linked to … More
Hull social workers recognised as some of the country’s ‘Amazing Social Workers’ this Social Work Week
Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week.
Many individuals, as … More
Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award
An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, … More
Contractor appointed for city centre youth enterprise hub
Plans to create a new youth enterprise hub and business incubation facility in Hull city centre have taken a step forward after a contractor was appointed for the project.
Hull … More
Twin city benefits from Hull donations
Young people in the twin city of Freetown are to be boosted by school equipment that has been sent from Hull to Sierra Leone.
A 40-foot shipping container has gone … More
Marfleet Park makeover: Schoolchildren join Hull City Council for community litter-pick
Children from Marfleet Primary Academy, and their parents, recently joined Hull City Council on a community litter-pick at Marfleet Park.
Organised by the councils Love Your Neighbourhood team, in coordination … More
Early bird prices available for Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball
Preparations are underway for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball, with a chance to take advantage of early bird ticket prices.
Admission and a 3-course meal is available for £35 for … More
Investigation works on Chanterlands Avenue culvert
Hull City Council to conduct trial hole investigation on an underground culvert on Chanterlands Avenue.
The council will begin conducting a trial hole investigation on the underground culvert today (Tuesday … More
Ideal Heating extends support to vulnerable residents through Hull City Council partnership
Ideal Heating has reinforced its commitment to supporting residents in its home city through its partnership with Hull City Council.
Ideal has provided a significant sum of money to the … More
Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award
The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award.
Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have … More
Humber Street Sesh Festival announces 2025 headliners
The award-winning Humber Street Sesh Festival has announced that anthemic alternative/indie band The Howl & The Hum will headline this year’s event.
The 2025 festival will take place on Saturday … More