Ferens Open Exhibition set to celebrate ‘incredible’ talent
The 55th annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery this week.
The Ferens Open Exhibition 2022 opens on … More
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Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead.… More
Major refurbishment work to Hull’s Maritime Museum gets underway
Work to transform Hull’s Maritime Museum has got underway.
Thanks to investment from Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, a multi-million-pound refurbishment of Maritime Museum got underway … More
Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing work to Ferry Lane Roundabout
Essential overnight resurfacing will take place on the Ferry Lane Roundabout from Monday 21 February in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The work is expected to … More
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown
Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s … More
Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.
The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain … More
Weekly roadworks update – February 11
This week, it was announced that overnight works would be taking place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road from Monday 14 February.
The carriageway duct works are … More
Hull City Council shines a spotlight on amazing apprentice for National Apprenticeship Week
Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on one of their brilliant apprentices and showcasing some great opportunities to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
National Apprenticeship Week is a week-long government-led … More
First tour of new-build Broadacre Primary School
The first tour of new £8.2million Broadacre primary school has today been held ahead of pupils moving in this spring.
The completion of the school provides an additional 210 places … More
Stoneferry Improvement Scheme: Overnight works to Sutton Road/Leads Road junction
Essential overnight works will take place at the junction of Sutton Road and Leads Road in the latest phase of the Stoneferry improvement scheme.
The carriageway duct works are … More
Hull City Council and Freedom Festival Arts Trust partner on a new event for Hull city centre – The Awakening
Freedom Festival Arts Trust, creators of one of the UK’s leading international arts festival, Freedom Festival, with support from the Welcome Back Fund, England European Regional Development Fund as part … More
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant
A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England.
The grant will support the … More
Wizarding World Wand installation to visit Hull
The stunning Wizarding World Wand installation is set to visit Hull, as well as three other cities in the UK this Spring, to celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The … More
Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place … More
Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance
For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers.
The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support … More
Weekly roadworks update – February 4
Next week, part of Hessle (High) Road will be closed inbound to allow Yorkshire Water to carry out work in the carriageway.
The works are taking place on the approach … More
Budget 2022/23; Keeping Hull moving forward
Updated: Full Council has today, 24 February, approved the budget for 2022/23.
The Leader’s proposed Budget for 2022/23 is to be discussed at the council’s Scrutiny meeting on Friday 11 … More
New waste management facility set to produce low-carbon fuel and minimise environmental impact in Hull
The Council’s waste disposal contractor, Geminor, has awarded a contract to construction company Keltbray that will see building work begin on a new facility in late January.
The new waste … More
Transport for the North boss visits Hull to help unlock city’s economic potential
Transport for the North chief executive Martin Tugwell is visiting Hull today (Thursday 3 February) to set out how TfN’s Northern Transport Charter can help to unlock the city’s economic … More
Albion Square: Demolition to pave way for transformative £96m regeneration project in heart of Hull
The transformative multi-million pound Albion Square development will begin to take shape this month with the start of the demolition of the former BHS and Co-Op buildings on the derelict … More
Government announcement on a devolution deal welcomed by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils
The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on … More
Join the Lord Mayor’s charity quiz night
A charity quiz night is to be held this month, with all proceeds going to the Lord Mayor’s nominated charities.
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini … More
Hull City Council proud to support small businesses this Micro Biz Matters Day
The annual Micro Biz Matters Day is back for Friday 25 March and is set to feature a range of special guests like Bill Esterson MP, Liz Barclay, the Small … More
70-strong flotilla will lead Humber Platinum Jubilee celebrations from Hull
The Humber Estuary will provide the stage for a spectacular celebration and re-enactment to mark this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
A flotilla of 70 vessels which will set sail from … More
Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week
A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because … More
Weekly roadworks update – January 28
Essential upgrades to the electricity network in Wincolmlee will begin next week.
The work is being carried out by Northern Powergrid from Tuesday February 1 (note: delayed from January 31) … More
Covid is increasing in schools
In Hull, as across the country, whilst Covid in adults is declining, the rate amongst children and young people continues to increase. Schools continue to work hard to balance education … More
Free adult swimming sessions back for winter 2022
Free adult swimming sessions are back thanks to the Hull Big Swim campaign, led by Hull Culture and Leisure.
Launched in 2019, the Hull Big Swim aims to motivate more … More
Hull to host opening event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK
Hull will host the first event of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, the UK’s “most ambitious celebration of creativity to date”.
Hull is one of five places to be … More
Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works
Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage.… More