Free bulky item collection in Hull
Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free?
If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every … More
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10 family events in Hull for less than £1
1. East Hull Community Farm
Barham Road, Bilton Grange
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Free (small charge for groups)
See lambs being born in the springtime or sheep sheared in June and don’t … More
Could this surprising alpaca fact encourage you to quit smoking?
You probably already know smoking is bad for you, but have you ever really thought about the benefits of quitting? Here’s our top six reasons to stop – and some … More
Safer Internet Day campaign supported in Hull
A campaign to promote safe use of the internet is being supported in Hull.
Safer Internet Day 2019, which took place on February 5, was designed to highlight positive uses … More
First names announced for 2019 Big Malarkey Festival
The first names for this year’s Big Malarkey Festival, Hull’s annual children’s literature festival, have been announced.
The announcement follows the festival securing funding from Arts Council England and James … More
See how Whitefriargate could look under new plans
This is how one of Hull’s most popular shopping streets could look under new plans.
Whitefriargate in the city’s Old Town is Hull City Council’s next major regeneration project.
A … More
‘Bold vision’ for £130m Albion Square development takes shape
Work will begin on the demolition of the Edwin Davis building on Thursday 14 February.
The building has stood derelict since 1998.
The demolition is part of the £130 million … More
Would you leave this in your blue bin?
Nappies, dog waste and feminine hygiene products are just some of things contaminating blue bins across Hull.
In one month alone, the council collected 32,000 nappies in Hull’s blue bins.… More
Want to be a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late
Ever thought about becoming a City of Culture Volunteer? It’s not too late – but you have to act fast.
It may have been two years since Hull basked in … More
Figures show incredible impact of striking City of Culture art installation
It was one of the most memorable highlights in a year filled with breath-taking moments in 2017, and now figures have revealed the incredible impact of the Weeping Window installation.… More
Rugby League World Cup 2021: Hull to host most diverse matches in history
Hull has been named as an official host city for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021.
And the city is aiming to make its matches the most diversely attended … More
Free adult swimming as part of Hull Big Swim
Free adult swimming sessions are being offered to residents as part of the Hull Big Swim campaign.
Hull Culture and Leisure is launching Hull Big Swim to motivate more adults … More
Employment in Hull at highest level on record
Employment in Hull is once again at its highest level on record, new figures have revealed.
The total number of employed residents in the city rose by 1,600 during the … More
Here Be Whales exhibition at Hull Maritime Museum
A new contemporary art exhibition on the past, present and future of whales opens at the Hull Maritime Museum this February.
Here Be Whales, which brings together a selected group … More
2019 Open Exhibition celebrates incredible local talent
It’s one of the highlights of the Ferens’ calendar, hundreds of local artists all displaying their talents at one of the region’s premier art galleries – and this year’s exhibition … More
Hull & East Riding Museum reopens to public
One of the city’s most popular museums has reopened after weeks of closure due to heating failure.
Hull & East Riding Museum in High Street shut in mid-December due to … More
Vegan market a ‘huge success’
Hundreds of people descended upon Trinity Market earlier this month for a fantastic celebration of vegan food and products.
The market was part of a Trinity After Dark event, where … More
Young artists inspired by incredible club
Masterclasses with world-renowned artists, visits to some of the country’s most prestigious art galleries and producing their own exhibitions – that’s just some of the experiences young artists in Hull … More
House style launched in Hull wins housing Oscar
Hull City Council’s development partner Home Group, part of the Hull’s City-wide Partnership (KCWP), has won the silver award in the Best House category in the recent What House Awards.… More
Hull housing growth plan given go-ahead
A £4 million investment in housing renewal from the Local Growth Fund has been approved by the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership.
Hull City Council confirmed the move in a decision … More
Do you know this man? Help find suspected fly-tipper
Do you recognise this man suspected of dumping waste in Hull?
Hull City Council is calling on the public to help identify the man over waste seen dumped in West … More
University of Hull in six-year partnership with Team GB
The University of Hull has become the first university to be an official partner of Team GB.
The exclusive six-year partnership will cover the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic … More
Hull City Council joins Co-operative Councils Innovation Network
Hull City Council has joined a network of local authorities committed to transforming the way they work with communities.
The Co-operative Councils’ Innovation Network was created as a result of … More
Knife Angel sculpture goes on display in Hull
A Knife Angel sculpture is to go on display in Hull throughout February.
The sculpture has been created from more than 100,000 knives collected through police force surrender campaigns across … More
Ferens Art Gallery to host Swinging the Lamp
A performance showing the drama of a life at sea is coming to Hull.
Swinging the Lamp, told in the words of a former fisherman, will be shown at Ferens Art Gallery … More
Hull City Council promotes Alex Codd to senior economic development role
Hull City Council has promoted City Planning Manager Alex Codd to a new City Economic Development and Regeneration Manager role.
Alex, one of the council’s most highly respected and well-known … More
Hull City Council leader proposes no service cuts in Budget proposal
Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has proposed no cuts to council services in the next financial year, despite £5 million of new cuts from central government.
Councillor Brady’s Budget … More
Any Old Rag Bone exhibition in Hull celebrates ‘original recyclers’
The call of “rag bone” can be heard down the city’s tenfoots and passages to this day.
For decades, men on horses and carts collecting scrap metal have issued this … More
Council to get tough on environmental offenders
Councillors are being asked to consider plans to implement robust enforcement action against littering and environmental offences.
In addition, they will also consider the prospect of increasing the level of … More
Hull Maritime Museum to get new ramps after £150,000 funding boost
Hull Maritime Museum is set to receive new ramps improving access to its main entrance of the striking building.
Hull City Council has successfully bid for £150,000 funding from the … More