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
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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
City centre to turn purple and help ‘light the darkness’ on Holocaust Memorial Day
Landmarks across Hull city centre will be bathed in purple light on Thursday to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust.
From dusk (approximately 4.30pm) on Thursday January 27, Hull … More
Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus
People in Hull can explore the story of how the city has coped, worked and adapted to live through the continuing Coronavirus pandemic through a new exhibition opening Friday January … More
Brunswick Arcade: update to ongoing works
Major regeneration works continue to progress at Brunswick Arcade to bring this large-scale landmark building back into full economic use. The scheme will create new residential accommodation over ground-floor retail … More
Thousands of children across Hull benefit from learning music
The Hull Music Service has taught almost 5,000 school age children, on a weekly basis, over the last year.
4,807 pupils, 11.7 percent of Hull’s pupils, have taken part in … More
Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change
Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting.
The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets … More
Albert Avenue Lido to expand and meet international standards
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today approved a request to increase the capital budget allocated for Albert Avenue Pools’ multimillion-pound refitting and refurbishment project.
The additional £1.4million will now … More
HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years
HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region.
The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in … More
Weekly roadworks update – January 21
From next week, National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing work on the A1033 Hedon Road and part of the A63 Roger Millward Way.
The work is due to start … More
Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework
Hull City Council is awarding a new procurement framework contract to provide ease of access to the professional services it requires to facilitate investment into infrastructure within the city.
Of … More
Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children
Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young … More
Peaky Blinders is hitting the stage – and it’s coming to Hull
The popular TV show Peaky Blinders is being adapted for the stage and will be coming to Hull New Theatre next year.
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby has … More
Hull City AFC Statement from Councillor Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council
“Hull City Council welcome today’s announcement, following a period of exclusive negotiations and due diligence, of the sale of Hull City AFC to Acun Ilicali.
“I would like to congratulate … More
Hull City Council’s letter to National Highways over response to A63 traffic light failures
Hull City Council has written to the chief executive of National Highways, seeking assurance over traffic lights failures that have caused major disruption on the A63.
The signals … More
Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants
Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live.
Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses … More
Essential maintenance work on A1033 and A63
National Highways will carry out essential resurfacing on the A1033 Hedon Road and the A63 Roger Millward Way, starting next week.
The work will affect the A1033 Hedon Road … More