Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more
Hull City Council has announced the completion of works on two new pocket parks – one around Dingley Close in Orchard Park and one on Oak Road in Beverley and … More
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Free activities on offer to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Early Help teams have put on a series of free events for parents and children.
Infant Mental Health … More
What’s on in Hull – June 2025
It’s finally here, June, the month when summer officially starts in the UK. Here’s a list of just a few things taking place in a, hopefully, sunny Hull this month.… More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 30 May
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:
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Trinity Live returns to Trinity Market
Trinity Live is back for its sixth year. Returning on Thursday (5 June), Hull’s favourite free music event will be presenting top local talent in the atmospheric Trinity Indoor Market.… More
Successful first event for Skills Bootcamps’ record-breaking Wave 6
Skills Bootcamps Hull & East Riding hosted a successful inaugural skills match event, which saw local employers connect with relevant training providers, as it begins to roll out its record-breaking Wave … More
Major investment announced for Gower Road Play Area refurbishment
Families in Hull can look forward to a brand-new, inclusive play space as Hull City Council announces a major refurbishment of the Gower Road Play Area.
Hull City Council has … More
Lord Mayor’s chosen charities revealed
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities for the next year have been confirmed.
At the 2025/26 installation ceremony at the Guildhall, the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 May
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
Award-winning author Dame Jacqueline Wilson comes to Hull
Hull school children have been treated to a fantastic day as world-renowned children and adult’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson came to town.
Speaking at an ‘audience with’ event with 1,200 … More
Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend
Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring Bank Holiday weekend.
Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads … More
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility
Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month.
The project aims to enhance accessibility … More
It’s time for you to help shape Hull’s City Centre Vision
Hull City Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on the future of Hull’s city centre, as the final phase of consultation on the Hull … More
Hull and East Riding – Let’s Go Electric!
Organised by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ will take place on Saturday 21 June, from 10am-3pm, and will showcase the … More
Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains
Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests.
This follows … More
Classic car event comes to Hull Museums
A collection of vintage and classic motor vehicles will come to the Hull Museums Quarter for a free family event this weekend.
The automobiles will be provided by the East … More
Council to regenerate Paragon station with new bar and WHSmith revamp
Hull City Council is to award two city centre grants as part of wider regeneration works at Hull Paragon Interchange.
Hull Tap Ltd is to be awarded £315,000 for works … More
Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents
Schemes to help Hull’s most vulnerable residents deal with the cost-of-living crisis will continue after senior councillors agreed the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF).
£5.3 million will be … More
112th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed
The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Cheryl Payne, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today.
Councillor Payne was elected at … More
Four more public sector buildings targeted for energy efficiency works
Four city centre buildings will benefit from energy efficiency and decarbonisation works thanks to almost £5m in government funding.
Hull City Council has been successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding … More
Chelsea Flower Show garden to find new home in Hull
A stunning garden that debuts at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, will then take up permanent residence in Hull, as part of a collaboration with Visit Hull & … More
Ferens wins global museums award
An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has won a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural … More
ECF confirmed as East Bank lead developer partner at UKREiiF
Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village project continues to take steps forward with ECF today being confirmed as lead developer partner.
The council will sign a 15-year development … More
Unlock green spaces with Hull’s new ‘Right to Grow’ initiative
Hull City Council invites residents and community groups to submit project ideas for the ‘Right to Grow’ initiative, a programme designed to empower communities to transform and maintain their local … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 16 May
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
High ropes course open for bookings
Hull Adventure Centre’s exhilarating new high ropes course is open to be public.
The unique 20-pole course incorporated over the karting track has now been completed, providing an exclusive experience … More
Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge
More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, … More
Council seeks members for new culture boards
Hull City Council is appealing for expressions of interest to join two new cultural boards.
The Hull Culture and Heritage Partnership Board and Hull Music board will soon be established … More
Invest Hull team looking to build on past UKREiiF success
Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team will be showcasing what Hull has to offer at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this time next week.
Invest Hull … More
Hull City Council appeals for more foster carers to join them this Foster Care Fortnight
Hull City Council is calling on the people of Hull to come forward and consider fostering as part of a major awareness drive for this upcoming Foster Care Fortnight (13–26 … More