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Christmas lights hanging across a shopping street at dusk with buildings in the background

Christmas markets bring festive cheer to Hull

A month of Christmas markets in Hull city centre kick off this weekend with the first taking place in Zebedees Yard.

The Hull Christmas Festival will include a traditional Christmas … More






There are plenty of things happening in Hull this December. From top left clockwise: Lucy Beaumont, Hull History Centre, Middle Child Panto, Good Things Market.

What’s on in Hull – December 2024

Well ho ho ho, Christmas is nearly upon us. Hull, as ever, has plenty of options for those wanting to get into the festive spirit this December, but also options … More



Several footpaths will undergo essential resurfacing works, including on Courtland Road.

Council announces upcoming footpath improvement works

Essential resurfacing works are set to begin in Hull next week to provide much-needed improvements to the city’s footpaths.    

As part of Hull City Council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, … More



primary school children in high-vis vests plant bulbs in a sunny park

Bulb planting marks White Ribbon Day

Around 1,500 white bulbs have been planted in Pearson Park this morning, to mark national White Ribbon Day. Representatives from Hull City Council, Humberside Police, local support organisations, volunteers and … More




The 2024 Hull Christmas Lights switch-on. Rugby League player Mikey Lewis and the Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr Mark Collinson, are turning on the lights.

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive … More



Roadworks sign

Two-phase reconstruction for Holderness Road

UPDATE: the originally scheduled outbound road closure from Mount Pleasant to Burleigh Street will now take place Sunday 8 December to Monday 9 December.

Hull City Council is preparing to … More



HTAE Learners Awards winners 2024.

Aleksandra is HTAE Apprentice of the Year

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) hosted its Learner Awards in the Banqueting Suite of Hull’s Guildhall on Friday 15 November.

The annual awards recognise the contributions and efforts of … More


City Science to help deliver net zero targets

Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP).

This … More


River Grove will be the street to undergo footpath improvements.

West Hull footpath improvement scheme to begin

A footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull will begin next week.

The scheme will cover River Grove, Vincent Close, Datchet Garth, Lulworth Avenue, Lymington Garth and Newington Avenue.… More