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What’s on in Hull – February 2025
With what always feels like the longest month of the year now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some fantastic things taking place in Hull this … More
Meet the Employer event returns
Following on from success in 2024, Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is hosting another Meet the Employer Apprenticeship open event next month.
Those interested in a career within construction, … More
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to begin work
The long-awaited Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority can now officially begin its work after the final steps were taken by the Government to create the new body.
The signing … More
Ground broken for high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre
Work is underway for the construction of an exhilarating high ropes course at Hull Adventure Centre
Contractors High-Low Ropes Course Consulting Ltd broke ground this week on the latest offering … More
VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive
The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth.
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) … More
Latest pocket park completed in Drypool
A brand new pocket park has been created by Hull City Council at the junction of Sherburn Street and New Bridge Road.
Improvements on the east Hull site in the … More
National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens
The National Gallery has announced it will partner with Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery as part of its Masterpiece Tour 2025-27.
Ferens will join the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich; South Shields Museum … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: North Carr ward next in line for a tidy-up
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the North Carr ward today.
As part of the citywide initiative, several streets within Hull’s North Carr ward will undergo a … More
Annual quiz night back at Hull Guildhall
A quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities is to be staged for the 31st time.
Teams will compete for the Trevor Stark … More
Public engagement launched to shape future of Hull city centre
Hull City Council is seeking views on a new plan for its city centre.
The Hull City Centre Vision will help the council realise its ambition to deliver a more … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 31 January
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
Stepney community urged to have their say area’s green spaces
Members of the Stepney community will next week have the chance to shape the future of Sculcoates Park and pocket green spaces in the area by collaborating with landscape architects.… More
Help shape the future of adult social care in Hull
Hull City Council has launched a new survey that will help shape how it will meet the needs of its residents now and in the future.
Hull residents are invited … More
Hull’s ambitious UNESCO Music City bid is submitted
Hull has today (Friday 31 January) submitted its bid to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
The bid is the result of more than a year of engagement with … More
Marfleet Village next conservation area with proposed changes
Residents, businesses and landowners within Marfleet Village Conservation Area are invited to share their views on proposed changes to the area.
The public can give their opinion from tomorrow, Saturday … More
Hull Housing Growth Plan to deliver almost 6,000 homes from 2025 – 2031
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has adopted its Housing Growth Strategy for 2025-2031, which outlines its plans to facilitate the delivery of 5,958 new homes to the city’s housing stock. Of … More
Pilot roadside engagement activity aims to educate cyclists at East Hull junction
Hull City Council, Humberside Police and Safer Roads Humber will be undertaking a pilot education and enforcement session for cyclists at an East Hull junction next week to help reduce … More
Local dancers to take over Hull New Theatre
Discover the next generation of dancers and choreographers as Creative Voice and Hull Dance Move Together take over Hull New Theatre this weekend.
On Sunday 2 February, the evening will … More
Traffic signals to be upgraded at junction on key route
Hull City Council has announced that it will be upgrading the traffic signals at the junction of Calvert Lane and Anlaby Road next month to help improve traffic flow and … More
Independent Venue Week: The Polar Bear
Continuing the dive into some of Hull’s most cherished independent venues, today we stop at The Polar Bear, on Spring Bank.
Dating back all the way to the late 19th … More
Residents invited to engage with Community Highstreets project launch
Hull City Council is hosting a series of public engagement events as it launches its £6million Community Highstreets investment project.
The citywide scheme aims to reinvigorate high streets through enhancing … More
East Hull footpath resurfacing programme due to begin
A new footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme is due to take place on Newtondale, Coverdale, Marsdale, Exton Close and Sheldon Close.
The proposed dates for each footpath are as followed:… More
TravelWise Week campaign shortlisted for national award
Hull City Council could secure back-to-back national awards for promoting active and sustainable travel to residents, businesses and communities, after being shortlisted for the 2024 TravelWise Week Awards.
Modeshift, the … More
Cabinet approves appointment of contractor for Drypool Bridge investment
Hull City Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of Esh Construction Limited to deliver a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.
The historic structure … More
Funeral of Lord Prescott to take place in Hull this week
The funeral service to honour Former Deputy Prime Minister and Hull East MP John Prescott’s life and legacy will take place on Thursday 30 January at Hull Minster.
The invite-only … More
Independent Venue Week: The New Adelphi Club
This week is Independent Venue Week, so we will be proudly shining a light on some of the city’s best-loved destinations. And you can’t talk about independent venues in Hull … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 24 January
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
Resurfacing works for Cumberland Street
A week-long carriageway resurfacing programme will take place on Cumberland Street next week.
Works will begin on Monday 3 February to improve a section of road which has deteriorated between … More
Huge seizure takes half-a-million fake cigarettes off the street
A huge haul of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes has been recovered by Hull City Council’ Trading Standards team, working with partners in Humberside Police.
The seizure consisted of half … More