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National Archives accreditation for Hull History Centre
Hull History Centre has once again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation by The National Archives.
The award is the UK quality standard in recognising good performance in all areas of … More
Preparation for 2026 water play starts now
Works to refurbish Pickering Park and repair East Park water play areas have started, allowing ample time to be ready for the 2026 summer season.
Pickering Park paddling pool will … More
What’s on in Hull – September 2025
Summer may be fading, but there’s plenty to look forward to in September.
Here’s just a small selection of what’s happening in Hull this month.
Hull KR v Hull FC
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Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council
The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present.
The group … More
New Cosey Fanni Tutti exhibition to open at Humber Street Gallery
One of the most influential artists to come out of Hull is opening their new exhibition at Humber Street Gallery next month.
Incognito is the embodiment of multiple identities originally … More
Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme
Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase … More
HTAE boosts skills success in Hull
Learners are being urged to act fast, as places are now available for courses starting during September
Adults across Hull are boosting their job prospects thanks to help from Hull … More
Council seeks public input on parklet relocation
Hull City Council is inviting residents and local businesses to help shape the future of six city centre parklets currently located along Princes Dock Street.
These prefabricated parklets, originally introduced … More
Carriageway resurfacing commences on Beverley Road
Essential carriageway resurfacing works have begun on Beverley Road, northbound, between Evergreen Drive and the city boundary.
The intention of this scheme is to renew the carriageway, to ensure the … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 29 August
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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Hull Bus Alliance announces new and enhanced services for the city
The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a number of changes to bus services, as of Monday 1 September 2025, designed to improve punctuality and reliability while introducing new routes that … More
Strength in Hull Children’s Services recognised by Ofsted
The many strengths about the support provided to older children in the care of Hull City Council have been highlighted in a letter published today by the sector’s regulator.
Ofsted’s … More
Hull residents prosecuted and ordered to pay over £6,000 for untidy land
Hull City Council is warning property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, to avoid facing prosecution.
This warning comes after four property owners were recently prosecuted … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 August
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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Costello running track reopens following improvements
Hessle Road flyover: Investigation works completed ahead of schedule
Hull City Council is pleased to announce that investigation works on the Hessle Road flyover will be completed this evening (Friday 22 August) – three weeks earlier than originally … More
Living with Water completes flood resilience scheme at Derringham
Living with Water’s scheme to create natural flood resilience at Derringham, west Hull completed this week, representing a major milestone in the city’s flood mitigation plan.
The Derringham scheme features … More
“There might just be a Coldplay question or two!” – Lord Mayor’s Music Quiz returns
After tens of thousands of people flocked to Hull for the two stunning Coldplay shows during August, the Lord Mayor’s annual Music Quiz might arguably provide September’s pick of the … More
Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day
The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August.
The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce … More
Summer fun still going strong
As the summer holidays start to draw to a close, there’s still time to enjoy some of the amazing Healthy Holidays Hull activities on offer. Since schools closed for the … More
Carriageway improvements scheduled for Priory Way
Hull City Council will begin overnight carriageway improvement works on Priory Way next week.
In response to feedback from residents and motorists, the council will be completing carriageway resurfacing and … More
Hull SEND providers secure national travel plan recognition
Two providers of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in Hull are celebrating after being presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in promoting active and sustainable travel to … More
New Hull Training and Adult Education website launched
Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) has launched its new website.
This modern, streamlined platform is designed to provide a greatly improved user experience for learners, employers and service providers … More
Help shape your Community Highstreets
Hull City Council has launched the second round of public engagement sessions to help shape phase one of its Community Highstreets project.
The citywide scheme targets local and neighbourhood centres … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update: Including road closures for Coldplay concerts at Craven Park
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:
- Visit
Unforgettable overseas experience for Hull learners
Hull Training and Adult Education learners are about to embark on a truly unforgettable overseas adventure.
A total of 30 learners will jet off for two weeks in February 2026 … More
Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling
Following the completion of detailed design work, Hull City Council has today (Thursday 14 August) published tender documents to secure a contractor to deliver a scheme for Freetown Way that … More
VJ Day to be marked in Hull
The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is to be marked in Hull, including with a VJ Day remembrance event at The Cenotaph.
The Lord … More
Council progresses ambitious housing programme for Hull
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now being welcomed from delivery organisations which are interested in submitting tenders to work with Hull City Council to deliver its Housing Growth Plan, … More