East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light
Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app.
Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of … More
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Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools
Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils.
Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of … More
Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe
2020 has been tough, really tough. The pandemic has reached every corner of the globe with countries, cities and communities having to respond, almost daily, to new challenges and threats … More
New cycling hub to open in Hull’s Old Town
A new cycle hub is to open in Trinity Market.
R-evolution has been appointed operate a cycling hub from Trinity Market, to help support the city’s ambition to become a … More
Bottleneck junction set to receive major upgrade as part of cycling improvements
Major improvements to two key junctions in Holderness Road will take place next year.
As part of the ongoing upgrade in Holderness Road and the refresh of the cycle lanes, … More
Work set to start on new build £8.2million primary school
Construction work is set to begin on a new build £8.2 million primary school, including one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for young children with autism.
Contracts have been exchanged … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays.
Parents of children who receive free … More
Stunning art installations set to feature as part of £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment is set to feature a number of permanent art installations that will celebrate and bring to life Hull’s rich maritime past.
The installations, from internationally-renowned … More
£4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment takes exciting next step
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment has moved a step closer with Hull City Council submitting a planning application for the transformational city centre project.
Plans for the regeneration of the … More
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding
A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) … More
Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city.
The council, along with neighbouring East Riding … More
Business fined for dumping waste in Hull
A Hull business has been fined for dumping waste in a private passageway.
Waste including food and drink packaging was found dumped in a passageway between Dorset Street and Essex … More
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year
Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses.
Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers … More
Don’t miss free Christmas family workshop this weekend
The festive season is upon us, and this weekend Ferens Art Gallery is hosting a free online festive family workshop in partnership with the Herd Theatre.
Families can sing songs … More
Winning pupil of Christmas card design competition announced
Baiylan Ellerington, age 7, from Gillhill Primary school, has been picked as the winner of the Christmas card design competition by the council’s Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Baiylan’s chosen design … More
Hull city centre lit up ready for Christmas
Hull’s Christmas lights have been switched on overnight, brightening up the city centre as national lockdown lifts.
In a change to the usual switch-on event, which attracts thousands each year, … More
Local authorities team-up with Hull Truck Theatre for Christmas cracker
Hull Truck Theatre’s Christmas performance will be free to watch for residents across Hull and East Yorkshire this year thanks to a partnership with Hull City Council and East Riding … More
Myton Bridge closure
Myton Bridge will close to motorists in both directions this afternoon for a few hours.
The closure is taking place so that an emergency inspection can take place.
For motorists … More
Speed tables to be introduced in Inglemire Lane
Four new speed tables will be installed in a busy section of Inglemire Lane, to support traffic calming measures.
On Friday 11 December, four new speed tables encouraging motorists to … More
Peterborough resident fined for throwing cigarette butt in Hull
People in Hull are being urged to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly after more than 60 people were fined for littering in the city in the past year.
More than … More
Fly-tippers warned as thousands of pounds in fines handed out in Hull
People in Hull are being warned they will face enforcement action if they are found dumping waste after thousands of pounds in fines were handed out to fly-tippers.
Residents are … More
Appointment of conservation specialists to conserve maritime paintings
A painting and conservation company will conserve a number of paintings from the collection at the Hull Maritime Museum as part of the Hull Maritime project.
A decision record confirms … More
Freedom Festival to bring two internationally renowned performances to Hull
The 2021 Freedom Festival will present two internationally renowned performances prior to its annual September festival, with an uplifting spring programme starting in March.
The festival will bring the UK … More
Jails, bombs and map mysteries – explosive insight into the history of Hull
A 235-year-old prison, a suspected Second World War bomb explosion and mysterious buildings that don’t appear on any maps could shed new light on the fascinating history of Hull.
Archaeologists … More
Busy Holderness Road route to benefit from additional road improvements
Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road, between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout, will begin next year.
A full carriageway reconstruction will take place, providing a safer road … More
Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?
As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city.
The Dolly Parton … More
Proposals to expand city schools to be discussed by Hull City Council
Hull City Council is seeking permission to enter into formal consultation on plans to increase the number of secondary school places in the city.
It is projected that over the … More
Joint statement on Covid-19 testing released by region’s councils
A joint statement has been released by the Directors of Public Health for East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council.
Here … More
Million-pound industrial estate sold at auction in Hull
An industrial estate located just outside of Hull city centre has been sold by Hull City Council for more than £1 million.
The Kingston Way Unit Factory Estate constitutes 12 … More
