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View article Complex engineering work continues on Scale Lane Footbridge

Complex engineering work continues on Scale Lane Footbridge

11th May 2026

Hull City Council announces short-term closure of Scale Lane footbridge to undertake specialist engineering work. As part of the council’s long‑term infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to carry out detailed investigations of Scale Lane footbridge earlier this year after it was identified in 2024 that the bridge’s bespoke swing mechanism required repair. As part of these investigations, three of the bridge’s wheels […]

View article North Road to close for emergency repairs

North Road to close for emergency repairs

6th May 2026

North Road in Hull will be subject to a full road closure this weekend due to emergency carriageway resurfacing works.

View article Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone under construction

Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone under construction

30th April 2026

Works are underway for the construction of Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone, this time in East Park. Hull City Council’s contractor Cleveland Land Services Limited, which is currently constructing a PlayZone in Bude Park, started on site this week. The facility will feature an enclosed, floodlit 20x30m 3G pitch with markings for both football and rugby. […]

View article Regeneration momentum building in exciting times for Hull

Regeneration momentum building in exciting times for Hull

29th April 2026

City-wide regeneration is now being supported by Invest Hull and East Yorkshire, a new partnership between Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council which aims to drive investment and help grow the regional economy.

View article New character appraisal for historic part of Hull

New character appraisal for historic part of Hull

27th April 2026

A new character appraisal has been adopted for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area.

View article First plans submitted for East Bank Urban Village in Hull

First plans submitted for East Bank Urban Village in Hull

15th April 2026

Plans have been submitted for phase one of East Bank Urban Village - one of Hull’s largest ever regeneration projects.

View article Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street

Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street

9th April 2026

Traffic lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and a section of the eastbound carriageway of George Street closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April for two city centre projects.

View article Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors

Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors

2nd April 2026

Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents.

View article New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme

New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme

2nd April 2026

A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme.

View article Hull to host connectivity event for businesses

Hull to host connectivity event for businesses

1st April 2026

Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth are invited to a networking event in Hull.

View article Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

Familiar face returns to council as assistant director

27th June 2025

Hull City Council has appointed Angela Blake as its new assistant director of major projects & infrastructure. Angela joins the council from her role as the assistant director economy and development at Bradford Council, with responsibility for major projects, economic development, regeneration and external funding. Born and raised in Beverley with an extensive background in […]

View article International Choir Competition lands back in Hull

International Choir Competition lands back in Hull

1st May 2025

Hull’s International Choir Competition returns this weekend, bringing over 1000 singers from across the globe to the city. This world-class event, part of INTERKULTUR’s global choir competition series, returns to Hull following a spectacular debut in 2023. This year, choirs will gather in Hull for a week of competition, collaboration and choral celebration. This includes […]