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Polls now open for Hull’s local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections
Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local election, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner election.
Elections are taking … More
Restoration work to well-known pub thanks to Levelling Up support
One of Hull’s most well-known pubs will undergo restoration improvements following support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF).
The Whittington & Cat on Commercial Road, opposite Hull Marina, has been granted … More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 2 May
Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who … More
LUF grant to help create city centre office space
Gosschalks’ building will undergo significant refurbishment to create city centre office space and employment opportunities thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF).
Sixtyone QG Limited has been awarded £381,807 … More
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’
In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you … More
Hull parents can now register births at Longhill Family Hub
Parents in Hull can now register the birth of their baby at the Longhill Family Hub in east Hull.
Previously, parents have only been able to register a birth at … More
What’s on in Hull – May 2024
Footpath resurfacing works commence in east Hull
Essential resurfacing works began in east Hull yesterday (Monday 29 April), which aim to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths.
As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, … More
Hull City Council offering cash bonus to new childcare practitioners
Hull City Council has been chosen to take part in a new pilot scheme that offers a cash incentive to newly qualified or returning childcare practitioners.
Back in March 2023, … More
Leon’s journey from Hull Karting to Silverstone
Hull Karting recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as it launched the new Hull Adventure Centre.
The facility on Poorhouse Lane, off Preston Road, has provided hours of fun and … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 26 April
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
Home-grown heroes, bdrmm, headline Humber Street Sesh 2024
The critically acclaimed 4-piece Hull band, bdrmm, hailed last year by NME as one of “Britain’s best kept musical secrets,” will headline the Main Stage at Humber Street Sesh this … More
Drypool Bridge reopens after detailed investigations and surveys confirm safety
Drypool Bridge has reopened today (Friday 26 April) following the completion of detailed investigations and surveys, which have concluded that the bridge is safe for use whilst major repair works … More
New artist in residence announced for Ferens Art Gallery
The Ferens Art Gallery has announced its next artist in residence as Sam Larter, an artist from East Yorkshire who makes sculptures, drawings and prints.
Sam will be working as … More
Arco installs 2,300 solar panels in Hull
Walker Street to undergo essential carriageway repairs
Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Walker Street will commence next month.
The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway in Walker Street from Rawling Way … More
Local contractor appointed to restore former National Picture Theatre
Local contractor, Hobson and Porter, has been appointed to restore and preserve the last remaining WW2 civilian ruin in the UK, National Picture Theatre, on Beverley Road.
Thanks to funding … More
Hull Cultural Strategy needs you!
Views from residents and businesses across Hull are being sought to further develop Hull’s Cultural Strategy.
A month on from the city’s inaugural cultural conference, Cultural Tides, which 170 local … More
Green light for state-of-the-art pet hospital
A new state-of-the-art pet hospital will be built in Hull after plans were given the green light.
Hull City Council’s planning committee granted approval, with conditions, for the facility at … More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 25 April
Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who … More
Hull City Council announces micro-surfacing programme for 30 streets
Roads across Hull are about to receive a much-needed facelift as part of an annual micro-surfacing programme.
The city-wide micro-surfacing programme is set to start on Monday 29 April, with … More
Air raid memorial service to be held
A service will be held next month to remember those who died in Hull during the Second World War.
The Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service commemorates all civilian life lost, … More
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 19 April
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
Open Space Community Network successfully launches in Hull
A Community Network to shape the future of Hull’s green and open spaces launched in the Guildhall this week.
Hull City Council is delighted to announce the successful launch of … More
Council to explore further options for district heat project
Hull City Council is exploring the future expansion of the Hull District Heating Network (HDHN).
A detailed Decision Record published today confirms the council has varied its existing contract with … More
Hull asylum seeker football team make history
The Welcome House Football Club (Acorn FC) have this week made history by playing their first competitive Active Through Football fixture against another city.
Acorn FC met Leeds United Foundation’s … More
Hull City Council launches new one-stop shop website for adult care and support
A one-stop shop website for people to find information, advice and support for adults has been launched.
Live Well Hull has replaced the former Hull Connect to Support website.
The website … More
Increase in number of Hull school pupils offered their first preference primary school
Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.
96% of pupils were offered their first preference of school, up from 95% the year before.… More
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 18 April
Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who … More