Striking new centrepiece for Alderman Kneeshaw Park
Visitors to Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) can now enjoy its new centrepiece featuring carved totem poles, as well as a colourful new mural.
The green space on Valiant Drive in … More
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Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2023!
One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 729th year.
Opening this Friday 6 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street … More
Semi-derelict listed building to be converted into assisted living centre
Works are to begin imminently to create a much-needed assisted living centre in Hull.
Netherhall on Wawne Road will see the former Hull City Council corporate office converted into the … More
New mural at Pearson Primary School celebrates Beverley Road’s past
A new mural celebrating Beverley Road’s history has been unveiled at Pearson Primary School, thanks to Hull City Council and National Lottery players.
The artwork will help pupils learn more … More
Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement
Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding.
Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for … More
Hull Fair road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 29 September
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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Help improve your workforce skills through UK Shared Prosperity Funding
Applications are welcome for the latest round of Hull’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
Round three of UKSPF is for People & Skills with £2.7m worth of funding available.
Hull … More
Three Hull residents successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping
Hull City Council warns residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action, following three fly-tipping prosecutions this month.
The council continues to recommend that residents dispose … More
What’s on in Hull – October 2023
It’s starting to get a bit colder and the days are getting shorter, but there’s still plenty going on in Hull this month.
Hull Fair 2023
Walton Street, 6 Oct … More
Still time to register your place at Employment Hub’s recruitment drive
Places remain available for next month’s recruitment drive hosted by Hull City Council’s Employment Hub.
The Recruitment Event will be held at Hull’s Guildhall and is completely free to members … More
Hull City Council’s Children’s Services continue to improve as government lifts Improvement Notice
Hull City Council’s Children’s Services are no longer under an Improvement Notice.
David Johnston OBE MP, the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing recently wrote to the Council to inform … More
Remodelled cemetery revealed
Major improvements to Priory Woods Cemetery have been completed and it is now open for all to visit.
The upgrade works have resulted in more burial space.
It is a … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 28 September
Read the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council.
Hull City Council to begin offering grants to help with the cost of school uniforms
Hull City Council is introducing a School Clothing Grant to alleviate some of the pressures on Hull parents and carers during the cost-of-living crisis.
Families in receipt of Free School … More
Hull City Council joins fostering partners in launch of moving new film
‘Any Of Us’ can be foster carers if we have the capacity to care is the message of a powerful new fostering film.
‘Any Of Us’, launching today, is … More
Any Of Us Can Foster
‘Any Of Us’ is the latest in a series of film collaborations between over 80 Local Authorities to show any of us can be foster carers, if we have the … More
100th – and final – Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque to be unveiled
The 100th Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque is to be unveiled later this week at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull.
The blue and gold plaque will honour … More
Cabinet approves enforcement of moving traffic offences
A decision to apply for moving traffic enforcement powers across the city has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 25 September).
As part of a new move … More
Drypool Bridge emergency closure
Drypool Bridge will be closed to road users from Thursday 28 September.
The emergency closure will come into effect from 6am on Thursday so that repairs to the non-slip/waterproofing on … More
Hull City Council acquires 12 new accessible buses
Hull City Council has acquired 12 new accessible buses to improve transportation for young people with disabilities.
The new buses, supplied by Mellor, are wheelchair accessible and have been designed … More
Campaign gives the facts on Vaping
A new campaign targeting children and young people aims to raise awareness of unnecessary vape use. Vapes are intended to help adults aiming to quit smoking but should not be … More
Professionals across Hull come together to help young people Thrive
A conference to celebrate Youth Mental Health Awareness Day took place at the Guildhall in Hull this week.
The theme of this year’s Thrive Hull Conference 2023 was #BeBrave and … More
Hull hosts Latvian colleagues to share community projects
A delegation of visitors from Riga, Latvia visited Hull this week. From September 11-15, Riga City Neighbourhood Residents’ Care Coordinators spent time with their Hull counterparts. The group toured the … More
Final phase of improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities on Beverley Road complete
Work has now been completed on a project to enhance pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road.
Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction (N.E) Ltd, have delivered the … More
Recovery Walk road closures plus weekly traffic and travel update – 22 September
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
Footpath resurfacing works planned for three west Hull streets
Three streets in west Hull will undergo essential resurfacing next month, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and … More
Girls hit back of the net thanks to council funding
A girls’ football team have been hitting the back of the net thanks to over £2,000 worth of support from Hull City Council.
Council leader, Mike Ross, has granted £2,322 … More
Sharon Hofman wins Bricknell Ward By-Election
Sharon Hofman has been elected as the new councillor in the Bricknell ward.
The results of the by-election are:
- John Fareham (Conservative) – 418 votes
- Sharon Hofman (Labour) – 919
Osborne Street car park temporary closure
Osborne Street multi storey car park will be temporarily closed next week.
The temporary closure is to allow for essential maintenance work to take place.
To reduce the impact on … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 21 September
Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council … More