Weekly roadworks update – September 2
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New free heritage trail for Pearson Park
A new free historical walking trail has launched in Pearson Park.
The Pearson Park Heritage Trail has been developed using archive material and leads visitors around the park on a … More
What’s On in Hull – September 2022
World-class culture, a journey to far-away galaxies, and the UK’s largest heritage festival. Take a look at our highlights of what’s on in Hull this September.
Freedom Festival
Multiple Venues, … More
Warm homes for older people
If you are a homeowner, living in Hull and in receipt of a state pension, Hull City Council may be able to help you improve the energy efficiency of your … More
‘What is Freedom?’ Council Leader Mike Ross on the importance of the city’s biggest arts festival
As Freedom Festival 2022 kicks off at Hull New Theatre tonight, Councillor Mike Ross is speaking to guests at the launch about why the event and what it stands for … More
Council steps in to secure permanent lost trawlermen memorial for city
A permanent memorial garden at St. Andrews Quay to pay tribute to the 6,000 fishermen who went to sea and never returned home will be created, thanks to additional funding … More
City leaders sign up to new environmental pledge
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, and Chief Executive Matt Jukes have signed a new statement of the council’s commitment to protecting the environment for future generations.
The … More
Why you might see us using a hosepipe during the ban
As we near the end of a particularly hot and dry British summer, reservoir levels are running low and we are all being asked to use water wisely, with hosepipe … More
Hull pupils celebrate GCSE results
Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results after sitting their exams for the first time since 2019.
Initial results from nine of the city’s secondary schools show significant … More
Freedom Festival 2022: Everything you need to know
Hull’s long-running arts extravaganza, Freedom Festival, starts this weekend with more thought-provoking and entertaining performances for everyone to enjoy.
Named after the city’s association with William Wilberforce and the … More
Whitefriargate units to be given new frontages following Historic England funding
Units in Whitefriargate are to benefit from new frontages following over £95,000 funding from Historic England.
Owned by Hull Trinity House, 1-3 Whitefriargate will be given new frontages and 9 … More
Innovative ‘Floodmobile’ coming to Hull to help you protect your home
A “flood-resilient house on wheels” will visit Hull next month during its tour of the Humber region.
The Flood Innovation Centre’s Floodmobile is an innovative mobile demonstration vehicle created to … More
Council funds new service which will deliver more personalised care to people in Hull
Hull City Council has awarded new contracts to deliver Extra Care Community Wellbeing Services, which will see adults in Hull receiving more personalised care.
The five-year contracts begin on Monday … More
Further significant milestones achieved in Hull’s social care improvement journey
Hull has been on an improvement journey across children’s social care since January 2019, when Ofsted assessed the service as Inadequate.
Over the last two years, Hull City Council’s Children’s … More
Hull stands with Ukraine on Independence Day
Wednesday 24 August is Ukrainian Independence Day, marking 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and, this year, six months since the country was invaded by Russia.… More
Freedom Festival 2022: Spectacular 9-day arts festival kicks off this weekend
The phenomenal Freedom Festival returns this weekend with a jam-packed programme featuring artists and performances from all over the world.
Back for its 16th year, this year’s festival features more … More
Weekly roadworks update – August 19
Have your say on the city’s roads: Hull City Council Traffic and Travel Resident Survey.… More
New plans show how Freetown Way could look following major upgrade
A new image has today been revealed (Friday 19 August) showing how Freetown Way could look under new plans to upgrade the busy road network and make it accessible for … More
5 reasons why Hull is always the right choice
Thousands of young people are receiving their A-Level results today (Thursday 18 August) and planning the next exciting chapter in their lives.
For many, this will bring them to our … More
Major improvement work on Wold Road
Essential improvement work will begin on Wold Road next week.
The work will include road resurfacing, kerbing and gully repairs, and new road markings. When the improvements are complete, road … More
Hull’s biggest-ever transport survey hits 1,000 online responses in first five days
More than 1,000 people have already had their say in Hull’s biggest-ever transport survey.
The Hull City Council Traffic and Travel Resident Survey went live online last Thursday, giving … More
Hull Maritime and Toronto Inuit Association ‘Dive Deeper’ into city’s museum collections
Hull Maritime, the project transforming the city’s maritime treasures, has joined forces with Toronto Inuit Association in Canada to learn more about the Inuit culture and the artefacts within Hull’s … More
Weekly roadworks update – August 12
Hull City Council is urging the people of Hull to help shape the future of the city’s roads after launching its biggest transport consultation to date.
The Hull City Council … More
£120,000 funding to tackle barriers to training and employment for young people in Hull
Hull City Council, The Warren and Humber Learning Consortium have been successful in securing £120,000 grant funding from the Youth Futures Foundation.
The money will be used to undertake research … More
Public urged not to paddle in historic Rose Bowl Fountain
People are being encouraged not to paddle in Hull’s historic Rose Bowl Fountain, as the hot weather continues.
Last month, work to give the decorative Rose Bowl Fountain a new … More
Spectacular fire circus show to light up Stage @TheDock
An interactive fire circus theatre production is heading to Hull’s stunning outdoor performance venue for a five-day run.
Faustus delighted audiences at Stage @TheDock in the city’s Fruit Market with … More
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
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