Pocket Parks pilot project launched
A flagship Hull City Council scheme will see pocket parks across the city created and invested in.
Four areas in Hull will see new investment from this autumn after the first phase … More
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Hull Fair to see parking barriers installed on nearby streets
Parking barriers will be installed for Hull Fair 2023, to prevent fairgoers from abandoning their cars.
Due to past unauthorised parking on the central reservations on Chanterlands Avenue and Spring Bank … More
Jesy’s Jewellery 1,000th grant recipient from John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) has issued its 1,000th grant.
Jessica Ware, of Hull-based Jesy’s Jewellery, was part of Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C).… More
HTAE learners enjoying brand new IT suite
Post-16 learners in Hull will have access to brand new IT facilities this academic year thanks to the creation of new classrooms in east Hull.
Two modular buildings have been … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 5 October
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
Ennerdale carriageway to be reconstructed
Hull City Council is preparing to carry out essential maintenance work later this month on the Ennerdale carriageway.
The work will improve an area of the existing carriageway at the … More
More footpath improvement works planned for Hull
Several streets across 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 resurfacing works … More
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – International Walk to School Month
October is International Walk to School Month, when children all around the world celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
In his first post for ‘The Step in … More
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
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