New bus service will improve cross-city connections
Bus company East Yorkshire are set to improve east to west connections with the introduction of a new bus service.
From Sunday 5 September improved Service 56 will run between … More
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Time Ball reclaims its home on Hull’s skyline
Hull’s Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball will today reclaim its position on the city’s skyline as part of a £452,000 makeover.
Contractors Hobson & Porter will carefully lift the historic timepiece … More
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation
A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month.
Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake … More
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect
Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return.
Many national Covid restrictions have … More
Weekly update for roadworks taking place in Hull
Work to improve roads and footpaths across Hull continues this week.
Earlier this week work to improve paving along Hessle Road began, and the installation of improved cycle lanes in … More
Paving in Hull’s Old Town to be transformed as major improvements take place
Plans to transform the streets in Hull’s Old Town have been revealed.
Work to improve paving along key city centre routes will begin next month with footpaths in Lowgate, Market … More
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane.
A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August … More
Residents encouraged to share views on travel habits
Residents are being encouraged to share their views on travel habits as plans to improve how people travel across Hull continues this week.
Hull City Council has launched the second … More
Hull Launches ambitious new economic strategy for the city
City leaders from the public and private sector are coming together today to launch a confident, new and ambitious economic strategy for Hull.
Hull’s Economic Strategy 2021-2026 – Inclusive, Sustainable, … More
New Covid Recovery Grant for Businesses Launched
New funding to support businesses that continue to be impacted by the pandemic is launched by Hull City Council today.
The initiative will support struggling Hull-based businesses helping to safeguard … More
‘The barriers are back’ as multi-million-pound investment for the first time since the 1980s takes place to improve city’s footpaths
Multi-million-pound investment to upgrade footpaths in Hessle Road and Holderness Road will begin this week.
Residents, businesses, shoppers and walkers along these roads will benefit from new and improved paving … More
Hull’s new Employment Hub open for business
A new specialist employment service for Hull – The Employment Hub – has been officially opened today to support residents with securing work and training.
The Employment Hub – located … More
Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September
One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month
Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens … More
Where to get no-symptom tests and vaccines in Hull
Getting both doses of the vaccine and regularly testing without symptoms are two of the most important and effective ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus.
This week the … More
Boost for the City’s Social Care Sector as Proud to Care Hull Campaign Launches
A campaign to promote career opportunities in Hull’s social care sector launches this week. Working in partnership with Hull City Council and social care providers across the city, Proud to … More
Hull part of national network looking at representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums
Hull Museums is part of a new national network that will look at the representation of transatlantic slavery and legacies in museums.
The forum, launched today to coincide with Slavery … More
Major roadworks taking place in Hull next week
Work to improve footpaths and implement new cycle lanes along key routes in Hull will begin from Monday 23 August.
More than 5km of Beverley Road will be revamped as … More
Hull Fair given green light
Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October).
The fair was … More
£1.1m cycle lane upgrade to start in Beverley Road
Work to improve active travel links between Hull and the East Riding will begin next week.
More than 5km of Beverley Road will be revamped as part of plans to … More
Hull City Council secures £500,000 to improve traffic signals
Hull City Council has received £500,000 to upgrade the city’s traffic signals.
The council has been awarded the Traffic Signals Maintenance Specific Grant from the Department for Transport.
The funding … More
Freedom Festival is back!
Freedom Festival returns this weekend with an extended 16-day programme.
The Festival, back for its 14th year, will take place in galleries, museums, theatres, empty shops and public spaces across … More
Enjoy a Victorian summer at Pearson Park
Pearson Park will take a trip back in time this weekend as a free Victorian Summer event takes place.
This Saturday (21 August), the family friendly event will have a … More
Coronavirus rules: what the changes mean for you
With national changes this week to advice on isolation, Julia Weldon, Hull’s Director of Public Health, has explained the new guidance.
- Everyone who has had both doses of the vaccine
Beverley Road Baths reopens following multi-million pound refurbishment
The newly refurbished Beverley Road Baths has reopened today (Monday 16 August) following a £3.75 million project.
The centre was officially opened by Lord Mayor, Councillor Lynn Petrini, who unveiled … More
Upcoming roadworks taking place in Hull
Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continue this week, with major works taking place as part of the Highways England A63 scheme.
From Monday 16 August motorists will be diverted … More
Despite a tough year, almost 70 percent of Hull pupils achieved a pass in GCSE English and maths
Students across Hull have today received their GCSE results.
Early data from secondary schools in Hull shows that 69 percent of pupils have achieved a standard pass, grade 4 and … More
First Look at new Ferens exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and communities
A new exhibition celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history opens at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (August 14).
Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery have been working in partnership with local LGBTQ+ … More
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” says Councillor Dean Kirk, the person in charge of … More
Ferens Art Gallery announces new curator
The Ferens Art Gallery in Hull has appointed a new curator.
Kerri Offord has joined the prestigious art gallery – which in 2018 was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum … More
Hull gets the gold medal for skateboarding
Hull has been praised for being a city that promotes and encourages skateboarding.
In 2016, following significant investment from the Council to create 10 new skateboarding facilities in the city’s … More