Campaign calls for kindness
A new campaign is urging kindness when using taxis and public transport after a survey revealed bus and cab drivers regularly face abuse.
For private hire and Hackney carriage drivers, … More
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Heatwave returns
Less than a month after experiencing record temperatures, a further heatwave is to hit Hull. An amber heat warning has been issues by the Met Office, and temperatures are expected … More
Have your say on Hull’s roads in city’s biggest-ever transport survey
Hull City Council has today (August 11) launched its biggest transport survey to date, giving everyone in the city the opportunity to have their say on Hull’s roads.
The city’s … More
Join the Lord Mayor’s charity quiz night
A charity quiz night is to be held next month, with all proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s nominated charities.
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Christine Randall … More
Hull History Centre hosting free exhibition that will reveal Hull’s past
Hull History Centre is opening its first in-house exhibition for two and a half years.
The centre has catalogued acquisitions made over 100 years and has uncovered a wealth of … More
New accessible symbols trial to make sure everyone can enjoy Hull’s Maritime Museum
Hull City Council wants people with special educational needs and disabilities to be able to enjoy your museums to the full.
That’s why the council-led Hull Maritime project has teamed … More
Check it out! You can now play outdoor chess in Trinity Square
Keen chess players can now meet for an open-air game in the spectacular setting of Trinity Square.
Visit Hull has installed four outdoor chessboards on existing picnic benches in the … More
Sutton Road Bridge to undergo structural checks
Hull City Council needs to carry out structural investigations on the Sutton Road Bridge to ensure its continued safety for traffic.
In order for engineers to carry out the essential … More
New Hull library exhibition shows how creativity makes neighbourhoods thrive
A free, new exhibition at Hull Central Library explores how shared creative processes, skills and values contribute to thriving commons neighbourhoods.
We are Commoners launches on Wednesday 3 August and … More
Weekly roadworks update – August 5
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Overnight closures for A63 Castle Street upgrade
National Highways is advising road users of overnight closures starting next week as part of the A63 Castle Street Project.
On Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 August, both carriageways … More
Hull resident Kate shares why she bikes to work on Cycle to Work Day 2022
On Thursday 4 August it’s Cycle to Work Day, and people up and down the country will be using their pedal power to make a journey into work.
Hull resident … More
Emergency road repairs to Ferensway junction
Emergency repairs will take place on Ferensway, Hull city centre, tonight (Wednesday 4 August).
The road surface at the junction of Ferensway and Anlaby Road needs urgent repairs where the … More
100 years of Larkin celebrated
Celebrations of Philip Larkin on what would have been his 100th birthday will take place across the country on Tuesday 9 August, with Hull taking centre stage.
A series … More
Local artist Erin Ledsom begins first ever residency at the Ferens Art Gallery
A rising local artist has begun her residency at the Ferens Art Gallery as part of a commission by Hull City Council.
Erin Ledsom is an embroidery artist from Hull … More
Not Just a Heatwave
Sweltering in the recent heatwave has brought home to many of us just how real the change in our climate is.
Here in Hull, we understand only too well the … More
Hull galleries partner up to celebrate emerging artists from across the UK
Humber Street Gallery and Ferens Art Gallery will be hosting the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2022 exhibition across both venues this Autumn.
Taking over the entirety of Humber Street Gallery and … More
Summer of fun starts with a bang!
With schools out for summer, Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme is underway. While the huge range of free activities began on July 26, the official launch of the project takes place … More
Essential maintenance work at George Street multi-storey car park
Essential electrical maintenance work will be carried out at George Street multi-storey car park next week.
To allow the maintenance work to take place, the car park will be closed … More
Further success for maritime training programme for young people
More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector.
More than 80 per cent of participants who … More
Contractor appointed to build new energy efficient maritime visitor centre for Hull
The creation of a new carbon neutral visitor centre at North End Shipyard has moved a step closer with the appointment of a Hull based contractor, The Ashcourt Group.
Hull … More
Roadworks update – 29 July
Below is a breakdown of roadworks taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:
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Work to improve critical junction begins next week
Work to improve the junction of Beverley Road, Clough Road and Cottingham Road for all road users will begin next week.
Following the drop-in session which took place last week, … More
Work starts to transform Endeavour site
Hull City Council is determined that Hull children get the best possible start in life with the best education possible.
That’s why work will begin at the former Endeavour site on … More
Essential resurfacing work in Leads Road as footpath upgrades completed
The next stage of work to improve the highway and footpaths on Leads Road will take place next month.
A full upgrade of the footpaths on the western end of … More
Marfleet Lane flyover to undergo strengthening work
Edited August 26 with new scheduled start date
Hull City Council needs to carry out strengthening work to Marfleet Lane flyover in east Hull.
The flyover needs to be strengthened … More
Contractor appointed to install storage systems for maritime collection
Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of a specialist contractor in museum storage solutions to install the storage racking and equipment to two of Hull’s maritime buildings.
Leading … More
Gold Award recognises council’s commitment to armed forces
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has named Hull City Council as a Gold Award winner in its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
The ERS recognises UK employers which demonstrate and … More
Hull community cycle hubs reach milestone
Over 1,300 residents across Hull have taken part in the community cycle hubs so far.
Local cycling charity R-evolution teamed up with Hull City Council to provide five new cycle … More
Hull to play host to British Firefighter Challenge this weekend
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service will take on the British Firefighter Challenge this weekend in Hull city centre.
This Saturday (30) and Sunday (31 July) visitors to the city centre … More