Queen Victoria Square fountains switched off after vandalism 23rd July 2025 The fountains in Queen Victoria Square have been temporarily switched off after detergent was poured into the water, causing damage to the internal mechanisms. The fountains were recently brought back into operation after the completion of scheduled maintenance and repair works earlier this year. However, an additional fault affecting the internal mechanisms – critical to […] Read more News Councillor Mark IeronimoHumberside PoliceQueen Victoria Square fountainsvandalism
Council to begin bench improvements in Queen Victoria Square 15th July 2025 Hull City Council will begin the first phase of improvements around the Queen Victoria Square fountains, starting with the temporary removal of selected benches on Wednesday 16 July from 8.30am. Three benches closest to the fountains will be removed tomorrow and refurbished to provide a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming public space. The refurbishment and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Mark IeronimoFairburnsQueen Victoria Square fountains
Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests. This follows an extended period of closure, during which issues affecting the fountains’ operation were identified and addressed. Repairs have now been carried out, and the fountains […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossGillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Update from Hull City Council: Queen Victoria Square fountains 25th April 2025 Statement from Gillian Osgerby, interim assistant director for major projects and infrastructure at Hull City Council: “Following the completion of on-going maintenance and repair works to the fountains, further faults were discovered with the internal mechanisms, which are a key part of their operation and can affect water quality. “Additional repairs have now been […] Read more News Gillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Queen Victoria Square fountains closed due to unexpected fault 26th May 2023 The fountains in Queen Victoria Square will unfortunately not be operational over the coming weekend due to a mechanical fault. Contractors have been contacted and they are scheduled to attend next week to commence the repairs. The council would like to offer its sincere apologies to residents. We understand how much children and their families […] Read more News Queen Victoria SquareQueen Victoria Square fountains
Queen Victoria Square fountains return next week 6th August 2021 The popular Queen Victoria Square fountains will return on Monday 9 August. The fountains were turned off during lockdown in accordance with public health guidance. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, said: “I’m delighted that the Queen Victoria Square fountains will soon be back on. They are a popular and much-loved attraction, especially […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleQueen Victoria SquareQueen Victoria Square fountains