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Freedom of the City parade returns to Hull

A large-scale military parade and event featuring up to 250 military personnel will take place this weekend in Hull city centre.

This Sunday (14 April) The Freedom of the City … More




The Guildhall in Hull.

2024’s local election candidates are published

Nominations have been published for this year’s local elections, residents can now find which candidates are standing for election in their ward.

One seat is up for election in each … More








Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, pictured during his time as Lord Mayor in 2010-11

Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor

Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83.… More



The Guildhall in Hull, with Charles Wilson statue in the foreground

Council to acquire turn-key homes

A Decision Record published today, Tuesday 2 April, gives the go ahead for Hull City Council to buy nine brand new homes from James Reckitt Properties Limited at its Brambles … More







a red fox labrador stands on his hind legs, with his front legs on a large bin

Detection dog scores ‘rubbish’ find

Thousands of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco pouches and vapes have been recovered from a secret compartment in the bottom of an industrial bin. Officers form Hull City Council’s Public Protection team … More


A shot of the Guildhall in Hull. The building is in the background and spring flowers are in the foreground

Legacy Funeral Directors: new support line

A new support line has been established for anyone with any concerns or who has been affected following the launch of a police investigation into Legacy Funeral Directors in Hull … More



Free Easter fun comes to Whitefriargate!

Families are in for a fantastic day of free Easter fun in Hull city centre this weekend as the High Street Heritage Action Zone holds the Whitefriargate Easter event.

This … More




East Park, Hull

Contractor to be sought for East Park plans

A Hull City Council Decision Record published today gives the approval to progress with plans to reopen East Park Gates.

There are plans to reopen the gates to vehicles for … More


five children jump joyfully outside, in sunny weather. The picture is taken from ground-level, looking up at them

Pop-up MMR clinics coming to communities

A series of clinics offering the MMR vaccine to all children aged five to 16 will be held across Hull from April 2. Parents and carers can use them to … More




Litter in Hull

Hull residents prosecuted for littering  

Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution.   

The warning comes after 10 residents, who failed to … More