‘Knit’ sure how to recycle? This group will show you how
As part of National Recycling Week, Hull City Council and Babes in the Wool have teamed up to raise awareness around recycling correctly.
Trees and planters along Newland Avenue will … More
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Call for artists to submit artwork for 2018 Open Exhibition
The Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2018 Open Exhibition.
Whether you are a seasoned exhibitor or entering for the very first … More
New chapter for education and business as Ron Dearing UTC opens
Pioneering Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) opened today, beginning a new chapter for education and business in Hull and East Yorkshire.
The first students were greeted by Principal Sarah … More
Newland Avenue essential resurfacing work
Essential maintenance works on Newland Avenue will take place from Monday, September 11 for six weeks.
Newland Avenue will be closed to through traffic to allow these essential carriageway maintenance … More
Hull museums and art gallery to welcome millionth visitor this year
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull Museums and Hull History Centre will welcome their one-millionth visitor on Wednesday 30 August, just eight months into UK City of Culture, making it the busiest … More
Have you had your say on litter enforcement in Hull?
With just under two weeks to go until the vote closes on whether you would support litter enforcement, have you had your say?
So far, 88 per cent of the … More
Urban Summer Festival at Hull City Hall
Event marks start of new partnership between Hull Culture and Leisure and Hull City Councils youth arts initiative Creative Voice, Hull Youth Development Service and Freedom Road Creative Arts
Young … More
Bin it your way
Hull City Council has joined forces with the Chewing Gum Action Group (CGAG) to tackle gum litter in the city.
The campaign Bin it your way forms part of our … More
Five residents prosecuted for environmental crimes
Five residents have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
Kenneth Ware of Ferndale, Redcar Street, Hull was prosecuted and received a six month conditional … More
Driving to a greener future
Hull City Council has expanded its fleet of electric vehicles and added three charge points for Council vehicles in Hanover Square.
The authority has purchased another Nissan Leaf car to … More
Major maritime works by Turner go on display in Hull
An exhibition that unites Hulls own whaling collections with works from by one of Britains greatest artists, JMW Turner, opens at Hull Maritime Museum on Saturday 7 October.
On loan … More
No more tied bags in blue bins: keep it loose
From October 2017 blue bins containing bagged items will not be collected. The message is simple, keep your items loose in the blue bin.
Contamination currently costs the authority £500,000 … More
Hull born civil servant and Chairman and Chief Executive of Post Office to have plaque unveiled in his honour
Councillor Mary Glew, Lords Prescott and Baker unveiled a Lord Mayor Centenary plaque to honour Lord Ron Dearing at the citys first University Technical College.
Lord Ron Dearing was born … More
Hull named most Enterprising place in Britain
The City of Hull has been recognised for its city-wide approach to investment in education and training programmes.
The City of Hull received an Improving the Business Environment Award in … More
Newland Avenue roadworks update
Newland Avenue will reopen temporarily on Monday 2 October for two weeks to allow full access to Hull Fair for public transport, emergency services, and motorists.
Phase one has been … More
Youth Enterprise Awards 2017 shortlist
Over 50 nominations for individuals and organisations have been submitted for the Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2017.
The awards are organised Hull City Council, in partnership with the John Cracknel … More
Hull City Council wins Excellence Award
Hull City Council last night received the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) award for Best Public/Private Partnership in recognition of the work done with partners Wykeland Beal to transform … More
Excavations begin at the site of Henry VIII Hull Fortress
Remains of King Henry VIIIs Hull fortress are being revealed this month as excavations take place at the site of the South Blockhouse.
Two trenches have been opened, exposing parts … More
One World Show looks for new voices
Award-winning songwriter, composer and choir director Helen Yeomans is bringing her acclaimed choral theatre piece One World to Hull as part of UK City of Culture and is looking for … More
Special one-off talk by Michael Peppiatt
Francis Bacons close friend and confidant Michael Peppiatt will visit Ferens Art Gallery on Thursday 7 September to give a unique talk on the artist’s life and work.
This special … More
Roadworks: Sutton Road Bridge
Sutton Road Bridge will be closed to vehicles from Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 August in order to carry out essential mastic asphalt repairs to the carriageway on the lifting … More
UK Maritime Heritage Forum to be held at Hull, UK City of Culture 2017
The ninth UK Maritime Heritage Forum (UKMHF) will be held at The Guildhall, Hull, this Thursday and Friday (5-6 October).
Co-organised with Hull Maritime Museum (part of Hull City Council/Hull … More
Council confirms £250 million UK City of Culture Legacy Plan
Hull City Council has today confirmed its continuing commitment to investing in culture and the arts with a £250 million plan to deliver further improvements to the citys cultural and … More
Get into shape this autumn
People keen to get fit this autumn can take advantage of Hull Culture and Leisures offer to coincide with National Fitness Day on Wednesday 27 September.
Hull Culture and Leisure … More
Get online with IT sessions
The annual and biggest digital inclusion campaign in the UK is back and Hull Libraries are hosting taster sessions to get people online.
Now in its 11th year, Get Online … More
Hull leading UK city on full fibre broadband coverage
Thinkbroadband have released their latest data on broadband coverage across the UK, with Kingston upon Hull leading on full fibre distribution at 55.6 percent.
This is way above the national … More
Founder of Hulls William Jackson Food Group honoured with Mayors Centenary Plaque
A heritage plaque has been unveiled in tribute to William Jackson whose first grocery shop on Scale Lane in Hull led to a business which now employs more than 700 … More
World renowned Hull photographer to have plaque unveiled in his honour
Trevor Key, who was born in Hull and was a renowned artist, will have a Lord Mayor Centenary Plaque unveiled today (Wednesday 20 September) in honour of his work.
Mr … More
New parenting courses to start
A number of free parenting courses to explore techniques and approaches to leading a healthy family lifestyle are taking place at venues across the city.
The HENRY (Health, Exercise and … More
Ferens reopens with newly displayed gallery four
Ferens Art Gallery has reopened today with a complete re-hang in gallery four showcasing world renowned works from the permanent collection, spanning the 19th to 21st century.
Last weeks closure … More