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Quiet sessions for museums and gallery
Quiet sessions are to be trialled at three popular visitor attractions in Hull.
All sounds will be turned off for an hour at the Streetlife Museum, Hull and East Riding … More
Roaming tourist information for Hull visitors
A roaming visitor information point is being offered in Hull, via a custom cargo bike in the city centre.
It’s being manned by volunteers from HEY! Volunteering, who can give … More
Landlords and property owners urged to manage waste responsibly following environmental prosecution
Hull City Council is urging landlords and property owners to maintain the cleanliness of their land, after a prosecution that resulted in fines and costs totalling over £2k.
M3A Property … More
Dream wedding at Victoria Pier
Registrars from Hull City Council have helped a couple make their dream come true, via a unique wedding ceremony.
It was held at Hull’s historic Victoria Pier, a special place … More
Hull’s Fairtrade commitment recognised
Hull has once again been recognised as a Fairtrade Community.
Fairtrade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries around the world are paid a fair price for their goods, earn … More
Essential work to begin on Ennerdale Bridge later this month
Hull City Council has announced that essential maintenance work on Ennerdale Bridge will commence from Monday 14 August.
The essential work will be carried out by the Hull City Council … More
What’s on in Hull – August 2023
Celebrating Our Carers Beverley and Matthew
Please let us introduce foster carers Beverley and Mathew, who have been fostering children with Hull Fostering for 18 months.

Beverley and Matthew’s fostering social worker Liz said, “It is … More
Magic of moths examined during Healthy Holidays
Children can find out more about moths during ‘Healthy Holidays’ in Hull later this summer.
‘Magical Moths’ takes place at the Animal Education Centre and Pickering Park Aviary.
Children can … More
Top tourism awards are back for 2023!
Awards that reward the region’s best, brightest, most successful, and innovative tourism businesses will return in 2023 and will continue to be a route to national recognition.
The 2023 Remarkable … 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
Hull litterbugs ordered to pay over £46k
With litterbugs in Hull ordered to pay more than £46k this month, Hull City Council is urging residents to dispose of their litter responsibly.
After failing to pay fixed penalties … More
World Cup event brings nations together in Hull
As England go for glory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a global football event of a different kind has taken place in Hull.
Teams from many different nations … More
Myton Bridge closure plus weekly traffic and travel update – 28 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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Hull City Council to support Love Parks 2023
Bon Voyage to Team Manager Kelly
A truly great manager is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget.

We are all a little sad today as it is Team Manager Kelly’s last … More
Public views sought on the enforcement of moving traffic offences
Hull City Council is encouraging members of the public and key local stakeholders to have their say on the implementation of moving traffic enforcement powers across the city.
As part … More
Footpath resurfacing works to begin on three Hull streets next month
Hardy Street, Haworth Street, and Bentley Grove will undergo essential resurfacing this summer, to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
The works are needed due to footpath deterioration and will … More
Improvements to Queens Road/Sculcoates Lane junction to start on site
The final phase of a £1.1million project to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities along Beverley Road will start on Tuesday 1 August.
Hull City Council and its contractor, PBS Construction … More
Seven Hull residents receive £400 fines for fly-tipping
Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple waste schemes and services available in the city, following seven substantial fly-tipping fines this month.
In the separate … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 27 July
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
