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
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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
Libraries launch new writing competition for 7-14 year-olds
Hull Libraries is inviting Hulls youngest writers to show off their talent in a new competition, sponsored by the J Venn Foundation.
The Venn Young Writers Competition is open to … More
Litter poll results
Earlier this month Hull City Council launched a public vote on plans to combat the issue of littering in Hull.
Following a month-long consultation, nearly 89 per cent of the … More
Hull’s Big Bus Day returns for 2017
Hulls wildly popular Big Bus Day returns again for 2017, with lots to see and do at the Streetlife Museum of Transport.
Jointly organised by local bus company East Yorkshire … More
Former United Nations Secretary-General arrives in Hull to deliver Wilberforce Lecture
Kofi Annan, the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006) and Founder and Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation arrives in Hull today (Friday 1 September 2017).
Mr Annan will … More
Hull City Council statement
Whilst we will not be appealing the decision in this case, we are aware that there have been a number of identical instances where the Adjudicator has supported enforcement action, … More
Avenue Ward Forum on the Move
The next Avenue Ward Forum on the Move will take place on Wednesday 25th October at various locations across the ward.
Residents living in the Avenue Ward will have the … More
Young artists urged to submit artwork
Calling all young artists to enter exhibition
Budding young artists are being urged to get creative and submit work to be part of The Ferens Art Gallery, Junior Open exhibition. … More
Celebrating apprenticeship success at awards ceremony
Hull Training and Adult Education has recognised the achievements of apprentices, learners and businesses at their annual awards ceremony.
Learners and their employers across Business, Creative and Digital, Construction, Engineering, … More
Tuner Prize exhibition opens as a highlight of UK City of Culture 2017
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The Turner Prize will be presented at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull for the first time, with an exhibition of work by this year’s shortlisted artists: Hurvin Anderson, … More