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Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull
Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre.
Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 20 June
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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Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing.… More
Essential improvement work scheduled for Rosmead Street
As part of Hull City Council’s ongoing investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement work will commence on Rosmead Street next week.
The improvement work will involve resurfacing and reconstructing … More
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places
The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places.
Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly … More
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers
Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE).… More
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools
Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools.
Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary … More
Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week
Hull City Council organised a Picnic in the Park event in East Park in honour of Learning Disability Week.
The council invited people they provide service support to for a … More
Council introduces digital parking permits
Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure
Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment … More
Footpath resurfacing works scheduled for Orchard Park
Hull City Council is set to begin essential resurfacing works across five streets in Orchard Park, as part of its ongoing investment in improving the city’s footways.
The works will … More
Thoresby Primary School: Pupils join Love Your Neighbourhood team for community litter-pick in Avenues ward
Year 1 pupils from Thoresby Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood team for a community litter-pick, helping to make the streets around their school cleaner and … More
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city
Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035.
The plan … More
Hull Minster to host annual Lord Mayor event
The Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 22 June.
Councillor Cheryl Payne extends an invitation to all to attend the annual event, which will … More
Hull fashion designers pop-up for free event
Local fashion designers will be showing off their skills in a pop-up sale in Hull city centre this weekend.
The ‘Summer Fashion Designers sale’ will take place this Saturday (21 … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 13 June
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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Hull Schools Library scoops national award
Hull Schools Library Service has won a Libraries Connected Award.
Following a ceremony on Tuesday 11 June, Hull’s service took home the Children’s Promise award. Judges commented that Hull Schools … More
Thousands celebrate Hull KR homecoming
30,000 Hull KR fans celebrated the team homecoming on Sunday, with crowds waving the teams off at Sewell Group Craven Park, lining the streets into the city centre, and filling … More
Card game created by young care experienced children in Hull to be used nationally
Care-experienced children in Hull have created a new card game for social workers which has caught national attention.
The game they named ‘the Cards You’re Dealt’ features 48 playing cards, … More
Council helps preservation of Garden Village Conservation Area
Hull City Council’s ongoing commitment to preserving the city’s conservation areas has been outlined through the publishing of a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) for Garden Village Conservation … More
Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week
With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their … More
New building demonstrates council’s continued support for SEND pupils
Hull City Council’s continued support of secondary SEND pupils in the city saw a brand-new provision opened this week.
Four classrooms, a science room, sensory room, parents’ room and extended … More
Hull KR Parade to celebrate Challenge Cup Final win
Hull KR will celebrate their Betfred Challenge Cup Final 2025 win with a parade on Sunday 8 June, as requested by the club.
Open-top buses will make their way from … More
Applications open for 30 hours government-funded childcare provision
Working parents in Hull can now apply for 30 hours of funded childcare from September.
All eligible working parents of children who will be nine months old before 1 September … More
Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure
Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving.
A report, … More
Free programme of learning sessions to mark Safeguarding Week
A programme of free online sessions is now available to mark Safeguarding Week, which begins on Monday 16 June.
Partners from Safeguarding Adults Boards, Safeguarding Children Partnerships and Community Safety … More
Council shines light on the work of local transport volunteers
This Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), we highlight the work of the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) – often the unsung heroes of transportation in Hull and East Yorkshire.… More
Spotlight on opportunities in Hull during Volunteers’ Week
Residents across Hull have the chance to make a huge difference in their communities by exploring the wealth of volunteering options available in the city.
As part of Volunteers’ Week … More
Council prepares for The Business Day 2025
Invest Hull and Skills Bootcamps Hull and East Riding are gearing up to attend The Business Day at Bridlington Spa on Friday 6 June.
The Business Day offers a variety … More