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Hull City Council backs extension of the Government’s £2 bus fare cap
Hull City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the £2 bus fare cap will now run until October 2023.
Hull residents can now hop on board most East Yorkshire … More
Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display
A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry.
‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August.
It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker … More
Holiday camps return as part of Healthy Holidays
Holiday camps are back in Hull this summer as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’.
The free, fun schemes are being delivered by First Step Sports, with the first ones happening … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate prestigious Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for East Park and Pearson Park, as they retain the coveted status for another year.
The news that the two iconic sites … More
Centuries of history brought ‘Back to Life’
The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull for 2023 later this week, including the ‘Back to Life Festival’ at Hull Minster and Trinity Square.
On Saturday 29 July, 10am-3pm, Hull … More
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme will offer a diverse look at our region, its people, heritage and the environment.
Humber Street Gallery’s exhibition programme begins with PERCHES AND FLYWAYS by Creative … More
Essential repairs to be carried out on Willerby Road
Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Willerby Road will commence next month for approximately four weeks.
The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway on Willerby … More
Festival feel for free young people’s event!
A first-ever free event just for young people will kick off a summer packed with activities and entertainment. Aimed at ages 11 to 16, Beat the Heat takes place in … More
Free swimming in Hull this summer
Free junior swimming returns to Hull this summer, as part of ‘Healthy Holidays’.
Sessions are available at Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre, and Beverley Road Baths.
Children aged … More
Discover life in Tudor Hull
The Festival of Archaeology returns later this week, with Hull’s Tudor History being celebrated.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, 10am-3pm, ‘Telling Tales of Tudor Hull’ will be held … More
Council given authority to progress devolution plans
Hull City Council will formally progress plans for its devolution deal after it was given authority to do so by Cabinet.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named … More
Liverpool Street to undergo essential repairs
Hull City Council has announced that essential works on Liverpool Street will get underway later this year, to provide much needed improvements to the road condition.
With the carriageway on … More
First Family Hub to offer even more support to Hull families
The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs, offering even more support to local children and … More
Cabinet considers road safety proposals in Old Town area
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today considered new proposed safety measures for the Old Town area of the city centre.
This is in response to a request from the city’s … More
Consultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes.
An online survey is available for … More
Moves for city centre living supported by Hull City Council Cabinet
Proposals for a project to bring around 1,000 new homes to Hull city centre have today been approved by Cabinet.
Schemes on three city centre brownfield sites will now move … More
Medieval Mayhem hits Museums Quarter!
The Festival of Archaeology returns to Hull’s Old Town later this week, with ‘Medieval Mayhem’ among the free, drop-in events.
On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, from 11am to … More
Hull’s summer of free fun has begun!
The summer holidays have started and so have hundreds of completely free activities for children and young people! With the cost of living crisis continuing to affect thousands of families … More
Next steps taken to improve pedestrian, cycling and highway infrastructure in Hull
Improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improved capacity on the highway network for motorists across the city, have taken a step forward after Hull City Council appointed … More
Hull City Council continues to support affordable travel for young people across the city
Hull City Council is pleased to announce that they continue to support the Hull KAT Card, a discounted travel card for under 19s.
Hull City Council, working in partnership with … More
Huge boost for Whitefriargate heritage project
A regeneration project for a historic building in Whitefriargate has received a huge boost thanks to significant grant funding.
Trinity House Charity, part of Hull Trinity House, has been awarded … More
Free football this summer through Healthy Holidays
Free football fun is available in Hull this summer through ‘Healthy Holidays’.
The free turn up and play sessions are offered via Hull Culture and Leisure’s Active Through Football … More
Open Exhibition underway
The 2023 annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region and across the UK, has opened at Ferens Art Gallery.
It features over 300 … More
New Skills Bootcamps to open for higher-paying sustainable jobs
Training that will lead to guaranteed interviews for higher paid jobs is on the way thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) securing over £2m from the government.
Of … More
Myton Bridge closure plus weekly traffic and travel update – 21 July
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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Essential work to begin on Boothferry Road Footbridge later this month
Hull City Council has announced that investigation works on Boothferry Road Footbridge will commence from Monday 31 July for approximately three weeks.
The essential work will be carried out by … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 20 July
Celebrating Our Carers Andree and Tony
Please let us introduce the wonderful Andree and Tony, who started out as foster carers in 2008 caring for babies and children and offered supported lodgings for a young person … More
Customer Service Excellence quality mark maintained by Hull Culture and Leisure
Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has maintained the prestigious award of Customer Service Excellence in its leisure department.
The quality mark, from the Cabinet Office, aims to make a tangible … More