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Roadworks taking place in Hull
Essential roadworks taking place in Hull are “vital to improve our transport system for better and safer journeys in the future”, says the councillor in charge of the roads.
Critical … More
Power supply to be installed at East Park water play
A new electricity supply is to be installed at East Park next week that will power the newly refurbished water play area.
This installation work will be done on Monday … More
Hull City Council’s financial position has improved according to latest report
Robust financial management has meant that Hull City Council’s financial position has improved for the current year.
The Council’s Cabinet is set to review the latest financial position at its … More
Freedom Festival 2021 plans revealed
One of the highlights of Hull’s calendar, the Freedom Festival, will return this summer with an extended 16-day programme.
It will run from Friday 20 August until Sunday 5 September.… More
Warning for illegal scrap metal collectors in Hull
Hull City Council is issuing a warning to people in the city who collect scrap metal illegally.
It comes after the council secured a prosecution against an unlicensed collector who … More
Queen’s Honours for University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner OBE
University of Hull Master’s student Sue Turner has received an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her Services to Social Justice.
Sue Turner OBE, currently studying for a … More
Hull building specialist hired for next stage of £1.2m Hull Arena revamp
Hull City Council has agreed to hire a building specialist from the city to lead the next stage of the £1.2 Hull Arena revamp.
The local authority has awarded an … More
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair.
He will take over … More
Shared lives carers recognised for their hard work over coronavirus pandemic
Shared carers play a valuable role in society. Over the last 15 months the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely challenging for shared lives carers.
A shared lives carer supports adults … More
Contractor appointed for Brunswick Arcade restoration
Hull City Council has today published a decision record appointing Hull contractor Geo Houlton & Sons Ltd as the lead contractor that undertake the redevelopment and reinstatement works required at … More
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres plan to open seven days a week
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres could open seven days week from September 2021.
The proposal comes after there was a huge increase in residents using the centres to … More
Hull man fined for fly-tipping
A Hull man has been fined £382 after fly-tipping a fridge on Cranbourne Street in November 2018.
Sylwester Cebula of Mayfield Street, Hull pleaded guilty to Hull Magistrates’ in regards … More
Splash parks to remain closed
Splash play areas in Hull’s parks will unfortunately remain closed due to the recent extension to the Government’s covid-roadmap step.
It was hoped the areas would begin to reopen from … More
Hundreds of bottles of fake wine seized
Fake wine which closely mimicked a well-known brand has been seized from 20 shops in Hull.
More than 300 counterfeit bottles of a popular brand with a retail value of … More
Hull City Council joins call for a Community Wealth Fund
Hull City Council is one 35 local councils and more than 400 public, private and voluntary sector organisations nationwide calling for a Community Wealth Fund to help “left behind” neighbourhoods … More
Hull highlighted in new tourism campaign
Hull is being celebrated as part of a new tourism campaign highlighting the region’s great cities.
The Yorkshire Northern Cities promotion, funded by VisitBritain as part of their national campaign … More
Comedy returns to Hull’s Trinity Market
Some of the funniest comedians in the region are heading to Hull’s Trinity Market for a night of great food, drink and laughter.
Trinity Laughs will return on Friday 2 … More
Leader’s message to Hull: work together to ensure restrictions ease
Cllr Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the city’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Engagement Board, has said the government’s decision to delay lifting remaining restrictions for … More
Joe Lycett brings new show to Hull in 2022
Multiple award-winning comedian Joe Lycett is bringing his new show to Hull next year.
Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett? will take place … More
Hull graduate sets sights on Olympic Games in Tokyo
A University of Hull graduate has his sights set on the Olympic Games this summer as he aims to be in the 200m starting blocks in Tokyo.
Andy Morgan-Harrison, who … More
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council … More
Litter warning in Hull after fines of £7,000 handed out
People in Hull are again being urged to dispose of their litter responsibly after residents who failed to pay fixed penalties were fined more than £7,000 and told they could … More
Teachers thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond during the pandemic
Two teachers from Hull secondary school, The Marvell College, have been thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond in their work during the pandemic.
Paul Martin, Assistant … More
Roadworks taking place in Hull this week
Hull’s ambitious project to improve its transport system continues this week as essential major works take place across the city.
They include works at the A63 and Stoneferry Corridor and … More
Paving the way to an improved Fruit Market
Work to transform paving in the Fruit Market will begin on Monday 21 June.
As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Fruit Market, a number of improvements will take … More
Hull businesses urged to improve employee skills for free
Hull businesses are being urged to take advantage of a free programme to raise employees’ skills and confidence.
Hull Training and Adult Education delivers English and maths training for employees … More
Hull’s Business & IP Centre joins forces with British Library to turbocharge the local and regional economy
The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to more than 100 regional and local libraries across England.… More
‘The responsibility to keep our shops, bars and restaurants safe and open is on all of us – not just businesses’
‘We all need to play our part’, that’s the message from Hull City Council as restrictions are lifted and more people visit the city’s shops, bars and restaurants.
As the … More
What do you think about vaccine take-up and hesitancy in Hull?
People in Hull are being asked to give their opinions on vaccines, vaccine hesitancy and the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Residents are also being asked what they think about going … More