Hull’s iconic Earl De Grey pub to be moved brick by brick from this week
A historic Hull pub will be carefully deconstructed before being rebuilt brick by brick in a new location starting this week.
The Earl De Grey in Castle Street has been … More
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110-year-old whale skeleton to move for first time in four decades
Work to carefully dismantle and move the skeleton of a juvenile North Atlantic right whale, the largest item at Hull’s Maritime Museum, is now underway.
The fragile skeleton, that hasn’t … More
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises
Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks.
The Alley, on Cottingham … More
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history
An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month.… More
Stoptober – five reasons to join in
We may be two weeks into Stoptober, but there’s no time limit on taking part. The annual stop smoking drive is a chance to join thousands of smokers nationally in … More
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre
More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period.
Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to … More
Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre
Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road.
Currently in the second round development stage of a National … More
Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch
Hull City Council and Citizens Advice are urging residents to seek assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulties.
Residents experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent or council tax, … More
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision
Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work … More
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull
Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of … More
Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice
Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice.
The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further … More
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment
Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment.
People in the UK now … More
Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Urgent repair works in Anlaby Road
Part of Anlaby Road will be closed from next week.
Anlaby Road inbound from Trenton Avenue to the Calvert Lane Junction will be closed to traffic from Tuesday 13 October.… More
Free collections for large domestic appliances
Residents wishing to donate to Hull’s new re-use shop can now benefit from free collections.
The Re-use Electricals shop opened in July this year, aimed at boosting the reuse of … More
Hull City Council awarded £730,000 to continue tackling homelessness
Hull City Council has been awarded £730,000 to continue to tackle homelessness in the city as it marks World Homelessness Day on Saturday 10 October.
Working in partnership with Hull … More
Sunday closure in North Bridge
North Bridge will close for a short period this weekend.
On Sunday 11 October from 6am to 8pm, the bridge will close to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for essential repair … More
Young entrepreneurs in Hull can pitch ideas to The Apprentice star and win £1,000
Young entrepreneurs in Hull are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a TV business expert for a chance to win a year of mentorship and up to £1,000.… More
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes another step forward
The £4.3m refurbishment of Hull’s Queens Gardens has edged closure with contractors now being invited to show an interest in delivering the multi-million pound project.
Interested contractors are now able … More
Hull Fair charter honoured for another year
The 800-year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place.
On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single … More
New parents urged to register births
Parents who had children during lockdown are being encouraged to come forward and register their births as soon as possible.
More than 100 new families whose children were born between … More
Smarter travel choices can help reduce air pollution
Today marks National Clean Air, and in a bit to reduce air pollution Hull City Council has embarked on plans to transform the way in which we travel.
During lockdown, … More
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew
Hull City Council is bringing enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew.
The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that … More
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services
Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.
Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
Hull’s Director of Public Health has urged every person in the city to do their bit to halt the spread of Coronavirus as the local seven-day rate of confirmed cases … More
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition
An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, … More
Hull City Council wins national award for social housing initiative
Hull City Council has won the Best Social Housing Initiative award in the sought-after MJ Awards, sponsored by the leading local government magazine Municipal Journal.
The awards are the Oscars … More
Hull City Council working with police in North Hull
Humberside Police and Hull City Council are working together to tackle anti-social behaviour in the North Hull area.
Ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night, the police’s North Hull teams are … More
Residents urged to check blue badge expiry dates
Residents in Hull who receive a blue budge for parking exemptions are reminded to check their expiry dates.
Motorists who receive a blue badge are required to renew their passes … More