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Levelling Up Funding to support city centre Wendy’s with dozens of new jobs
An empty unit in one of Hull’s busiest streets is being brought back into use thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF).
Square Burgers Limited has been awarded £200,000 … More
Up, up and away! New space-themed hub for Prospect Shopping Centre receives Levelling Up backing
Families will soon be able to enjoy an inter-galactic experience in Hull as a new space-themed venue is coming to the Prospect Shopping Centre.
Hull City Council has granted £158,044.50 … More
Glastonbury stars at Hull Central Library to celebrate 500 years of Black British Music
An exciting line-up of WORDS / MUSIC – a live spoken word and music event – is set to shake up the stacks at Hull Central Library later this month.… More
“Hull has a strong ambition to succeed” – Council Leader invites Prime Minister to Hull to start working together for the city
The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has invited the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit Hull to help unlock the city’s full potential.
Councillor Ross … More
Love Your Neighbourhood: Kingswood area next in line for a tidy-up
Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the Kingswood area today.
As part of the citywide Love Your Neighbourhood project, several streets within Hull’s Kingswood Ward will undergo … More
First PlayZone sites confirmed for Hull
Bude Park and East Park have been confirmed for PlayZones in Hull.
The PlayZone at Bude Park is part of wider regeneration works on the site, including the installation of … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 5 July
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- Follow the Hull City Council Facebook page
- Check one.network before travelling.
General Election 2024: As it happened
On Thursday 4 July, people in Hull went to the polls to cast their votes in the General Election.
MPs were elected across three constituencies in Hull – Hull East, … More
Polls now open for the 2024 UK Parliamentary Election
Residents across the UK can now vote in the UK Parliamentary Election as polls open.
In Hull there are three constituencies – Kingston Upon Hull East, Kingston Upon Hull West … More
Hull business faces prosecution after failing to lawfully manage waste disposal
Hull City Council urges businesses to act responsibly when managing the disposal of waste, to avoid being fined or prosecuted.
The warning comes after Ideal Centre Hull Limited was prosecuted … More
Hull property owner prosecuted and fined over £1,000 for untidy land
Hull City Council is warning property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, to avoid facing prosecution.
The warning comes after the owner of a property in … More
Lord Mayor to open chess tournament
The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to join other chess enthusiasts at a free festival about the game.
Councillor Mark Collinson will help open ChessFest Hull, which … More
Board members wanted to help shape Hull and East Yorkshire’s economic future
On 27 March 2024, the Hull and East Riding Unitary Leaders’ Board (a joint committee for the two Councils of Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire) took the decision to … More
What’s on in Hull – July 2024
Summer finally seems to be here, so let’s have a look at what Hull has got to offer this July.
Live Like Legends
Humber Street Gallery, Friday 19 July until … More
Cabinet approves highway improvement scheme for Middlesex Road
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to the proposed Middlesex Road highway improvement scheme.
The approved scheme will be funded and implemented in conjunction with the Ings … More
Council to enhance safety with new zebra crossing installation on Ings Road
Hull City Council has confirmed that a new zebra crossing on Ings Road will be installed next week, enhancing pedestrian safety at the junction with Tween Dykes Road.
The zebra … More
Young people from Hull win national film award
Young people from Hull emerged as the winners of a national film award at a ceremony in London on Tuesday 25 June.
They won the Time for Action Award at … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 28 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 conference brings Hull teaching workforce together to better understand the experiences of children in care
Hull Virtual School hosted a local conference to all education providers in Hull and the surrounding areas, with a focus on how a child’s experiences through care may impact their … More
Ridge and Partners LLP appointed as district heat project progresses
Hull City Council has appointed Ridge and Partners LLP to provide further topographical and utility surveys as part of Phase 1 of its Hull District Heat Network (HDHN).
Ridge will … More
Surface dressing on primary route network
A citywide surface dressing programme will begin next week.
From Monday 1 to Wednesday 10 July, excluding weekends, the road surface on 12 roads on Hull’s primary route network that … More
Streetlife Museum shortlisted for national Family Friendly Museum Award
Hull Museum’s Streetlife Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today.
Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual … More
Expressions of Interest open for East Bank Urban Village
Hull City Council has launched its strategically important East Bank Urban Village project to market, opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) to secure a lead development partner to deliver the scheme.… More
Hull Comedy Festival announces huge launch event – headlined by comedy superstar Chris Ramsey
Comedy superstar Chris Ramsey will headline a very special launch event for Hull Comedy Festival this November.
The 2024 festival will launch with a special show at Connexin Live, … More
Hull City Council making changes for local people with MND this MND Day
Hull City Council is taking steps to better support people in Hull with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
They will also be lighting up civic buildings blue and orange on Friday … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 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
Free family fun as Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull
Hull city centre will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated.
Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next Saturday (29 … More
Hull’s vibrant street art and graffiti scene celebrated in summer exhibition
A new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery, Live Like Legends, will showcase four decades of Hull’s vibrant street art and graffiti scene this summer.
Spanning two floors, the … More
Full Council approves final draft Order for Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution
At the Full Council meeting of Hull City Council yesterday, approval was given to present before Parliament the final draft Order for the creation of Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral … More