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Connect to Work to help thousands into employment
A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start … More
Council to assess condition of King William III statue
Hull City Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed condition survey of the iconic King William III statue – locally known as “King Billy”.
This work forms an … More
Investigation works scheduled for Hessle Road flyover
As part of Hull City Council’s five-year investment in the city’s infrastructure, investigation works will be carried out on Hessle Road flyover to help inform future strengthening works.
Following … More
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge
Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project.
Following the receipt of a … More
Public engagement exercise to seek local views on roundabout improvements in Kingswood
Hull City Council is seeking feedback on proposals for two roundabout improvement schemes at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action … More
Heat warning issued for Hull
For the second time this summer, an amber heat health alert is in place for Hull. The alerts have four levels; green, yellow, amber and red, and are issued by … More
Hull City Council team up with local sports clubs to champion new opportunities for care leavers
Hull City Council’s Room 42 team have been working with the charitable foundations of two major sports clubs to develop exciting new opportunities for young care experienced people in the … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 27 June
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change.
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Chance for residents to raise antisocial behaviour issues
Not Where I Live Week launches on Monday, to shine a spotlight on community issues and give residents the chance to raise problems. Pop-in sessions, patch walks, drop-in surgeries and … More
1970s vintage photos sought for Hull Museums
Hull Museums are on the hunt for photos of Hull and its residents in the 1970s.
In a new exhibition opening Thursday 10 July at the Streetlife Museum, the team … More
Familiar face returns to council as assistant director
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 … More
Body camera trial aims to enhance safety for parking officers
In a move to improve safety, Hull City Council’s parking enforcement officers are set to trial the use of body cameras.
Starting this month (June), civil enforcement officers (CEOs) will … More
Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support
With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support … More
Are you primed to work for Amazon?
Residents of Hull and the East Riding looking for a new career role which ticks all the boxes are invited to a recruitment event to help to fill thousands of … More
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure
A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday … More
Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull
Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre.
Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 20 June
Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change.
For the latest updates:
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Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support
Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing.… More
Essential improvement work scheduled for Rosmead Street
As part of Hull City Council’s ongoing investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement work will commence on Rosmead Street next week.
The improvement work will involve resurfacing and reconstructing … More
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places
The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places.
Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly … More
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers
Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE).… More
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools
Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools.
Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary … More
Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week
Hull City Council organised a Picnic in the Park event in East Park in honour of Learning Disability Week.
The council invited people they provide service support to for a … More
Council introduces digital parking permits
Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure
Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment … More
Footpath resurfacing works scheduled for Orchard Park
Hull City Council is set to begin essential resurfacing works across five streets in Orchard Park, as part of its ongoing investment in improving the city’s footways.
The works will … More
Thoresby Primary School: Pupils join Love Your Neighbourhood team for community litter-pick in Avenues ward
Year 1 pupils from Thoresby Primary School recently joined Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood team for a community litter-pick, helping to make the streets around their school cleaner and … More
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city
Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035.
The plan … More
Hull Minster to host annual Lord Mayor event
The Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 22 June.
Councillor Cheryl Payne extends an invitation to all to attend the annual event, which will … More