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A stylised photo shows Hull's Guildhall, where the council is based, under a wintery blue sky

New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched

New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today.

The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard … More



Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business

A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training.

The Employment Hub – located … More







Hull Fair

Hull Fair given green light

Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October).

The fair was … More




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Freedom Festival is back!

Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme.

The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across … More


Pearson Park

Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park

Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place.

This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a … More


Julia Weldon, Hull's Director of Public Health sits at her desk. She is wearing a red check jacket and has a serious expression

Coronavirus rules: what the changes mean for you

With national changes this week to advice on isolation, Julia Weldon, Hull’s Director of Public Health, has explained the new guidance.

  • Everyone who has had both doses of the vaccine
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Upcoming roadworks taking place in Hull

Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week, with major works taking place as part of the Highways England A63 scheme.

From Monday 16 August motorists will be diverted … More





Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator

The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator.

Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum … More


Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding

Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding.

In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s … More


The Pearson Park archway

Pearson Park gateway awarded listed status

Pearson Park’s historic entrance gateway has been awarded Engineering Heritage Listed Status by the Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

The 150 year old entrance gateway has received the honour following … More


Students across Hull celebrate their A-level results

Students across the city have been celebrating their A-level results today.

Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services said: “Well done to everyone for completing their courses in these … More



Roadworks sign

Weekly roadworks update

Essential roadworks in Hull are underway, as work to improve the city’s transport network continues.

Work to improve Priory Road began on Monday, and surface dressing to residential streets across … More



Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week

The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August.

The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance.

Councillor Daren Hale, leader of … More