Song for Hull is back – and it’s bigger than ever
Children from the city will perform Song for Hull in front of a live audience at the Bonus Arena tomorrow.
The project – launched during Hull’s year as UK City … More
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Concerned about flooding? Then have your say
People living and working around the Humber are being invited to complete a public survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand local views and … More
5 things to do in Hull this weekend
Some big names from the worlds of music, comedy and art are coming to Hull this weekend. So what’s new?
Here are 5 things to do in Hull this weekend.… More
Les Misérables is coming to Hull
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables is coming to Hull New Theatre next year.
Since Cameron Mackintosh first conceived this new production of … More
Council takes immediate action to improve children’s services following Ofsted visit
Hull City Council has confirmed the immediate measures it has taken to improve children’s services, following a two-day monitoring visit by Ofsted in January, when inspectors concluded that the experiences … More
One of Hull’s oldest parks gets a makeover
One of Hull’s oldest parks has received a £90k makeover.
Barnsley Street Park in east Hull is one of the city’s oldest original play areas, dating back to the 1970s.… More
£1m East Park investment begins ahead of summer of fun
East Park will see a new lease of life this year as Hull City Council invests more than £1 million in family facilities.
The popular play park will close today … More
Theatre performance to take audiences ‘To the Moon and Back’
A theatre production, created specifically for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), will take audiences to outer space at Hull New Theatre this weekend.
To the Moon and … More
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites in Hull
A report will ask Hull City Council’s Cabinet to consider proposals to consult residents and stakeholders on the provision of a gypsy and traveller stopping place in Hull and extension … More
Meet the woman taking on Hull’s litter louts
People are coming together to make a real difference to their community in some of our city’s litter hotspots. Since the launch of Hull City Council’s Love Your Street initiative … More
Have you considered a career in local government?
The latest job vacancies at Hull City Council will be revealed at an event this month.
A vacancy and apprenticeship event will take place on Wednesday 19 February from 11am … More
Victoria Pier flood defence plans go on show
Victoria Pier flood defence plans will go on show at a public drop-in event on Tuesday 3 September.
Staff from the Environment Agency will be on hand to explain the … More
Traders join forces to fight crime in Hull city centre
Hull businesses are joining forces for a new city centre crime prevention initiative.
The DISC project sees traders tracking offenders and sharing information to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
It … More
Talking Tables – break the ice and talk to a stranger
Cafes and venues all over Hull are helping people to break the ice and get chatting to each other.
Talking Tables signs can now be found on designated tables at … More
Hull’s most popular cycling routes to receive makeover
Plans to overhaul Hull’s cycling and walking offer have been revealed.
These include ambitious plans to transform Hull’s streets and encourage more people to choose cycling and walking as an … More
5 must-see things at Freedom Festival
The award-winning Freedom Festival is back this week.
This year the 12th edition of the international arts festival, that draws performers from all over the world, is taking place over … More
Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed
A six-year plan has been launched to detail how Hull will transform its transport infrastructure by 2026.
The plans include how future transport projects can help support the city’s ambition … More
Stage is set for Freedom Festival 2019
The 12th edition of the award-winning Freedom Festival returns to Hull today.
Artists from across the world are converging to delight, challenge and mystify audiences with jaw-dropping circus, weird and … More
See which Hull roads are being repaired over the next two years
Some of Hull’s roads are set to receive a makeover.
The streets will undergo repair and resurfacing works over the next few years as part of Hull City Council’s investment … More
Nature in the city – bursts of colour in the unlikeliest of places
With 100 parks, playing fields and playgrounds in Hull there’s no shortage of places to go to enjoy a picnic, a kickabout or a family day out. But did you … More
Menopause survey reveals what Hull workplaces know about symptoms
Meet Freda – one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants
At 89 year old, Freda Milson is one of Hull City Council’s longest tenants.
Freda, of Bilton Grange estate, has lived in the same house for more than 60 years.… More
Eight young Hull musicians given generous grants towards tuition
Eight talented young people from Hull have been given a big boost as they look to begin careers in music.
The Rotary Club of Humberside, in partnership with Hull Music … More
Homelessness – from a teenager’s perspective
You don’t have to be sleeping on the streets to be homeless. If you’re staying somewhere that you have no legal right to stay, such as a friend’s house or … More
National Storytelling Week: Superheroes, wizards and witches
It’s National Storytelling Week and there’s a host of things happening in Hull.
Phil Earle, author of popular children’s books Superhero Street and Demolition Dad, is embarking on a storytelling … More
GCSE progress maintained across Hull, early scores show
Early GCSE scores are showing that last year’s impressive progress across the city has been maintained.
After young people across the city collected their GCSE results yesterday, indications are showing … More
Hull’s £36m Bonus Arena ‘exceeds all expectations’ during first year
The £36m Bonus Arena celebrates its first anniversary next week.
Since opening in August 2018, 200,000 people have either bought tickets for or visited the state-of-the-art entertainment venue, which has … More
Pet Shop Boys to perform in Hull
The iconic Pet Shop Boys will be visiting Hull’s Bonus Arena this summer.
The band, who have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, will visit the arena on Wednesday … More
Top tips to keep on top of your waste this bank holiday
Hull residents are being urged to use all three of the city’s household waste and recycling centres this bank holiday weekend.
FCC Environment, the waste management company that operate the … More
Plans for rebrand of Hull’s landmark Europa House approved
Plans for the transformation of one of Hull’s landmark buildings have been approved.
Work to redevelop the distinctive gold-clad Europa House could start within months after permission was granted for … More