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Urgent tree works on Victoria Avenue
Due to safety concerns, Hull City Council will be carrying out the emergency felling of a sycamore tree located outside 110 Victoria Avenue on Thursday 10 July.
The tree … More
New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town
Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull … More
Community garden to celebrate 27 years of support for local communities with special Open Day
A thriving community garden in north Hull that has been supporting families for nearly three decades is opening its doors to showcase the vital role it plays in bringing people … More
Hull Family Hubs awarded certificate by UNICEF
Hull’s Family Hubs have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF.
This is the first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative.
The … More
New SEND Hub opens in Hull
A new SEND hub has launched in Hull, providing expanded SEND services in one place.
Works to Lil Bilocca House in the city centre have been completed, establishing a new … More
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on
Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the … More
What’s on in Hull – July 2025
With summer in full swing, why not take yourself and the kids down to an event to enjoy the heat while it lasts and make an experience that will last … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 04 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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Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel
Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives.
On Monday … More
Submissions invited for the Young Artist Open exhibition
Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has … More
Council leaders issue updated statement
Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils
Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels:
“Hull and East … More
Connect to Work to help thousands into employment
A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start … More
Council to assess condition of King William III statue
Hull City Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed condition survey of the iconic King William III statue – locally known as “King Billy”.
This work forms an … More
Investigation works scheduled for Hessle Road flyover
As part of Hull City Council’s five-year investment in the city’s infrastructure, investigation works will be carried out on Hessle Road flyover to help inform future strengthening works.
Following … More
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge
Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project.
Following the receipt of a … More
Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood
Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action … More
Heat warning issued for Hull
For the second time this summer, an amber heat health alert is in place for Hull. The alerts have four levels; green, yellow, amber and red, and are issued by … More
Hull City Council team up with local sports clubs to champion new opportunities for care leavers
Hull City Council’s Room 42 team have been working with the charitable foundations of two major sports clubs to develop exciting new opportunities for young care experienced people in the … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 27 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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Chance for residents to raise antisocial behaviour issues
Not Where I Live Week launches on Monday, to shine a spotlight on community issues and give residents the chance to raise problems. Pop-in sessions, patch walks, drop-in surgeries and … More
1970s vintage photos sought for Hull Museums
Hull Museums are on the hunt for photos of Hull and its residents in the 1970s.
In a new exhibition opening Thursday 10 July at the Streetlife Museum, the team … More
Familiar face returns to council as assistant director
Hull City Council has appointed Angela Blake as its new assistant director of major projects & infrastructure.
Angela joins the council from her role as the assistant director economy and … More
Body camera trial aims to enhance safety for parking officers
In a move to improve safety, Hull City Council’s parking enforcement officers are set to trial the use of body cameras.
Starting this month (June), civil enforcement officers (CEOs) will … More
Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support
With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support … More
Are you primed to work for Amazon?
Residents of Hull and the East Riding looking for a new career role which ticks all the boxes are invited to a recruitment event to help to fill thousands of … More
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure
A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday … More
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.
For the latest updates:
- Visit
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