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Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 26 July
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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Local artists welcomed for new street art on replacement hoardings
Hull City Council is engaging with local artists to create new street art on new hoardings around the Clarence Mill site.
The land was surrounded by hoardings which have deteriorated … More
Summer fun sorted! New guide unveils family-friendly activities in Hull
With the school bell having chimed for the final time, families in Hull are gearing up for weeks of fun and adventure this summer.
And to help make the most … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Kingswood area receives tidy-up treatment
Kingswood is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.
Streets across the Kingswood area are now basking in the glow of a much-needed … More
New social media campaign aims to grow Hull’s dance audience
A new social media campaign will bring together lovers of dance to find out events and opportunities happening across Hull.
Discover Dance will showcase all things dance; with venues, shows, … More
Free festival event for young people
Hull’s free festival style event for ages 11 to 16 is back to kick off summer with a bang. Zebfest, which debuted last year, will take place in Zebedee’s Yard … More
Council commits to inclusivity boost for disabled people
Hull City Council has re-committed to a charter which aims to make the city’s streets more inclusive for disabled people.
‘Who put that there?’ A Street Charter for Hull 2024-20229 … More
Medieval knights to do battle in Hull’s Museums Quarter!
There’ll be medieval merriment galore in Hull’s old town as the ever-popular Medieval Mayhem returns to the Museums Quarter this weekend (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July).
The free event … More
Restoration work starts on Hull’s historic bombed cinema
The restoration of a derelict Grade II listed cinema in Hull is now underway.
The National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road, which still bears the scars of a World War … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Beverley and Newland area next in line for a tidy-up
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the Beverley and Newland area today (Monday 22 July).
As part of the citywide Love Your Neighbourhood project, several streets … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 19 July
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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Free activities, food and fun all summer long!
As schools close for the long summer break, thousands of children and young people in Hull have a packed schedule of totally free activities, sessions, days out and more to … More
Council urges vigilance against scam Hull Travel Cards on social media
Hull City Council have been made aware of a scam involving fraudulent Hull Travel Cards being offered on social media platforms.
These travel cards are being promoted as legitimate offers, … More
International Choir Competition to return to Hull
Following a successful event in 2023, Hull will again play host to INTERKULTUR’s prestigious International Choir Competition in 2025.
Returning in May, the large-scale event is expected to, once again, … More
Visit from Chinese school connects Hull and Beijing
Students and staff from a school in China have visited Hull.
110 students aged 9-15 and 20 staff from Fengtai District of Beijing in China have spent four days in … More
Tell us what Hull is like after dark
A new survey is asking for people’s views on Hull at night. Focussing on the city centre, including old town, new town and the Fruit Market area, the survey is … More
Little Amal will bring message of hope to Hull
Little Amal, the internationally acclaimed 12-foot puppet of a ten-year old refugee girl, will visit Hull this September as part of the Yorkshire Integration Festival celebrations, which aim to … More
Foster carers in Hull receive pay increase
Hull City Council has increased fostering allowances by 4.5%.
The council has also increased the retention payment paid to carers by £100 to £500, which will now be paid annually … More
Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to pay over £8,000 in fines
Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action.
The warning comes following the prosecution of 11 Hull residents last month (June). The … More
State-of-the-art carbon-neutral home opens for children in Hull
Work has completed on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks.
Limetree Short Breaks in East Hull is a … More
Ewe are invited to a special sensory show this summer
Hull’s youngest children are invited to snuggle up and get cosy at The Herd’s latest show, a sensory, musical adventure through the land of sleep.
Counting Sheeps, created by local … More
Travel by bus and save this summer
The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families, groups of friends and young people to travel by bus this summer and save money with the launch of two new discount ticket … More
Council supports local playwright in new project
A new play will premiere at Hull Truck Theatre this summer, thanks to a match-funded Grant to Arts from Hull City Council.
A Bitter Pill, by Hull-born Theatre Practitioner … More
Lord Mayor to play in British Chess Championships in Hull
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull is to compete in the upcoming British Chess Championships, which will be held in the city.
Councillor Mark Collinson is a competitive player … More
Council enhances road safety with essential resurfacing scheme
Hull City Council has confirmed that essential resurfacing works on Gillshill Road and Ings Road will commence next week.
The intention of the resurfacing scheme is to improve the deteriorated … More
Local ‘Transport Hero’ Alan champions sustainable travel in Hull and the Humber
Promoting bus and train travel is a passion for Alan Gouldthorpe, so much so that he was recently recognised by Campaign for Better Transport for his work in the Hull … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Ings and Derringham areas receive tidy-up treatment
Ings and Derringham are the latest areas to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.
Streets across the Ings and Derringham areas are now basking in the glow of … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 12 July
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 City Council’s Civic One service hits top marks
The Civic One service within Streetscene at Hull City Council is proud to announce its successful attainment of the ISO 9001 certification through NQA (National Quality Assurance).
ISO 9001 is … More