Hull City Council
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💬 St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area is subject to proposed changes, with public feedback on the proposals wanted.
How to get involved 👉 https://news.hull.gov.uk/09/12/2025/future-plans-to-shape-st-andrews-dock/
How to get involved 👉 https://news.hull.gov.uk/09/12/2025/future-plans-to-shape-st-andrews-dock/
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
💬 St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area is subject to proposed changes, with public feedback on the proposals wanted.
How to get involved 👉 https://news.hull.gov.uk/09/12/2025/future-plans-to-shape-st-andrews-dock/
How to get involved 👉 https://news.hull.gov.uk/09/12/2025/future-plans-to-shape-st-andrews-dock/
Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school?
Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.
Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school?
Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.
Visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.
🛝 Hull City Council has announced a major upgrade for Kingswood Park, to tackle long-standing flooding issues and enhance play facilities.
Learn more about the upgrade ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/hull-city-council-tackles-flooding-concerns-in-kingswood-park-play-area/
Learn more about the upgrade ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/hull-city-council-tackles-flooding-concerns-in-kingswood-park-play-area/
Hull City Council tackles flooding concerns in Kingswood Park play area - Hull CC News
Hull City Council has announced a major upgrade for Kingswood Park, on School Lane, to tackle long-standing flooding issues and enhance play facilities for local families. Located adjacent to Kingswood Parks Primary School, the park...
news.hull.gov.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🛝 Hull City Council has announced a major upgrade for Kingswood Park, to tackle long-standing flooding issues and enhance play facilities.
Learn more about the upgrade ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/hull-city-council-tackles-flooding-concerns-in-kingswood-park-play-area/
Learn more about the upgrade ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/hull-city-council-tackles-flooding-concerns-in-kingswood-park-play-area/
Two of Hull City Council’s ongoing schemes could receive a funding boost, should councillors decide to allocate a government grant to the projects at this month’s cabinet meeting.
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/councillors-to-consider-allocating-government-funding/
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/councillors-to-consider-allocating-government-funding/
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Two of Hull City Council’s ongoing schemes could receive a funding boost, should councillors decide to allocate a government grant to the projects at this month’s cabinet meeting.
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/councillors-to-consider-allocating-government-funding/
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/08/12/2025/councillors-to-consider-allocating-government-funding/
As the festive season approaches, we remain committed to preventing retail crime and keeping shopping areas safe.
Read more here 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/council-working-together-with-humberside-police-and-partners-to-prevent-retail-crime-this-christmas/
Read more here 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/council-working-together-with-humberside-police-and-partners-to-prevent-retail-crime-this-christmas/
December 8, 2025 at 10:19 AM
As the festive season approaches, we remain committed to preventing retail crime and keeping shopping areas safe.
Read more here 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/council-working-together-with-humberside-police-and-partners-to-prevent-retail-crime-this-christmas/
Read more here 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/council-working-together-with-humberside-police-and-partners-to-prevent-retail-crime-this-christmas/
🎁 Started Christmas shopping? Don’t get taken in by counterfeit toys. They might look like the real deal, but they can be a real danger.
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎁 Started Christmas shopping? Don’t get taken in by counterfeit toys. They might look like the real deal, but they can be a real danger.
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
The latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-05-december/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-05-december/
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-05-december/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-05-december/
🎾 Hull-based Paralympian Roy Turnham has teamed up with Hull City Council to deliver two inspiring tennis taster days for young people living with sight loss.
Read more ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/paralympian-roy-turnham-leads-vision-impaired-tennis-taster-days-for-hull-students/
Read more ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/paralympian-roy-turnham-leads-vision-impaired-tennis-taster-days-for-hull-students/
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎾 Hull-based Paralympian Roy Turnham has teamed up with Hull City Council to deliver two inspiring tennis taster days for young people living with sight loss.
Read more ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/paralympian-roy-turnham-leads-vision-impaired-tennis-taster-days-for-hull-students/
Read more ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/05/12/2025/paralympian-roy-turnham-leads-vision-impaired-tennis-taster-days-for-hull-students/
Hull City Council is appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste.
Learn more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/tis-the-season-to-give-hull-city-councils-christmas-jumper-donation-drive-returns/
Learn more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/tis-the-season-to-give-hull-city-councils-christmas-jumper-donation-drive-returns/
Tis the season to give: Hull City Council’s Christmas jumper donation drive returns - Hull CC News
Hull City Council is once again appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste. As the festive season approaches, the council is encouraging residents to spread some cheer by donating unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers. For many...
news.hull.gov.uk
December 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Hull City Council is appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste.
Learn more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/tis-the-season-to-give-hull-city-councils-christmas-jumper-donation-drive-returns/
Learn more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/tis-the-season-to-give-hull-city-councils-christmas-jumper-donation-drive-returns/
🎄 The Lord Mayor At Home event takes place on Saturday 13 December, with all proceeds benefitting STAND and One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire.
Tickets are free of charge, find out how to book here 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/lord-mayor-to-hold-christmas-at-home-event/
Tickets are free of charge, find out how to book here 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/lord-mayor-to-hold-christmas-at-home-event/
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎄 The Lord Mayor At Home event takes place on Saturday 13 December, with all proceeds benefitting STAND and One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire.
Tickets are free of charge, find out how to book here 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/lord-mayor-to-hold-christmas-at-home-event/
Tickets are free of charge, find out how to book here 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/lord-mayor-to-hold-christmas-at-home-event/
Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond.
Find out more 👉 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
Find out more 👉 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond.
Find out more 👉 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
Find out more 👉 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 14 December, starting at 2pm.
There will be a chance to light a candle, whilst attendees can also place a remembrance dedication on a Christmas tree.
Complementary mince pies and hot drinks will be served
There will be a chance to light a candle, whilst attendees can also place a remembrance dedication on a Christmas tree.
Complementary mince pies and hot drinks will be served
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 14 December, starting at 2pm.
There will be a chance to light a candle, whilst attendees can also place a remembrance dedication on a Christmas tree.
Complementary mince pies and hot drinks will be served
There will be a chance to light a candle, whilst attendees can also place a remembrance dedication on a Christmas tree.
Complementary mince pies and hot drinks will be served
🎁 Started Christmas shopping? Don’t get taken in by counterfeit toys. They might look like the real deal, but they can be a real danger.
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎁 Started Christmas shopping? Don’t get taken in by counterfeit toys. They might look like the real deal, but they can be a real danger.
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
Visit https://www.a-cg.org/consumer-advice/fake-toys-real-harms for tips on how to spot fakes – like these Labubu dolls seized in Hull earlier this year!
The latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/28/11/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-28-november/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/28/11/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-28-november/
November 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/28/11/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-28-november/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/28/11/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-28-november/
From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life.
🔗 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
🔗 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life.
🔗 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
🔗 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
Drypool Bridge has been lowered ahead of the bridge reopening to two-way traffic and pedestrians this evening (Thursday 27 November) at 8pm.
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Drypool Bridge has been lowered ahead of the bridge reopening to two-way traffic and pedestrians this evening (Thursday 27 November) at 8pm.
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
🏆 Entries are being encouraged for the Amy Johnson Cup for Courage.
The award is for Hull-born children who have displayed courage via a single act of bravery.
Find out how to enter ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/11/2025/nominations-sought-for-hull-bravery-award-amy-johnson-cup-for-courage/
The award is for Hull-born children who have displayed courage via a single act of bravery.
Find out how to enter ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/11/2025/nominations-sought-for-hull-bravery-award-amy-johnson-cup-for-courage/
November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🏆 Entries are being encouraged for the Amy Johnson Cup for Courage.
The award is for Hull-born children who have displayed courage via a single act of bravery.
Find out how to enter ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/11/2025/nominations-sought-for-hull-bravery-award-amy-johnson-cup-for-courage/
The award is for Hull-born children who have displayed courage via a single act of bravery.
Find out how to enter ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/11/2025/nominations-sought-for-hull-bravery-award-amy-johnson-cup-for-courage/
🎅 Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the preparations begin!
The festive event takes place across the city centre on 29 – 30 November.
Find all the details below 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/preparations-begin-for-festive-weekend-in-hull/
The festive event takes place across the city centre on 29 – 30 November.
Find all the details below 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/preparations-begin-for-festive-weekend-in-hull/
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎅 Details of Hull’s bumper Christmas weekend have now been revealed as the preparations begin!
The festive event takes place across the city centre on 29 – 30 November.
Find all the details below 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/preparations-begin-for-festive-weekend-in-hull/
The festive event takes place across the city centre on 29 – 30 November.
Find all the details below 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/preparations-begin-for-festive-weekend-in-hull/
🎭 Young people from across Hull took centre stage at this year’s Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival, showcasing original work they have spent months developing.
Read more 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/standing-ovation-for-hull-young-people-at-creative-voice-youth-arts-festival/
Read more 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/standing-ovation-for-hull-young-people-at-creative-voice-youth-arts-festival/
November 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎭 Young people from across Hull took centre stage at this year’s Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival, showcasing original work they have spent months developing.
Read more 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/standing-ovation-for-hull-young-people-at-creative-voice-youth-arts-festival/
Read more 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/standing-ovation-for-hull-young-people-at-creative-voice-youth-arts-festival/
Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter. The charter offers practical, low-cost steps that councils can adopt to embed music into local planning and policy.
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/hull-joins-uk-music-charter/
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/hull-joins-uk-music-charter/
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Hull City Council has become the latest city to sign up to the UK Music, Local Music Action Charter. The charter offers practical, low-cost steps that councils can adopt to embed music into local planning and policy.
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/hull-joins-uk-music-charter/
Read more here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/hull-joins-uk-music-charter/
Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of works.
Full details ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
Full details ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of works.
Full details ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
Full details ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is developing a new Local Growth Plan, and it wants to know your views.
You can help shape our region’s economic future here 🔽
https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp
You can help shape our region’s economic future here 🔽
https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is developing a new Local Growth Plan, and it wants to know your views.
You can help shape our region’s economic future here 🔽
https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp
You can help shape our region’s economic future here 🔽
https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp
🤝 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell on Friday 21 November.
Read more about the visit 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/council-leader-welcomes-german-ambassador-to-the-region/
Read more about the visit 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/council-leader-welcomes-german-ambassador-to-the-region/
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🤝 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell on Friday 21 November.
Read more about the visit 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/council-leader-welcomes-german-ambassador-to-the-region/
Read more about the visit 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/council-leader-welcomes-german-ambassador-to-the-region/
Hull Training and Adult Education’s Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill.
A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening.
Click here to watch the awards video and read the 2025 roll of honour: https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/htae-apprentice-of-the-year-goes-to/
A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening.
Click here to watch the awards video and read the 2025 roll of honour: https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/htae-apprentice-of-the-year-goes-to/
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Hull Training and Adult Education’s Apprentice of the Year 2025 is Declan Lill.
A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening.
Click here to watch the awards video and read the 2025 roll of honour: https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/htae-apprentice-of-the-year-goes-to/
A total of 16 awards were handed out on the evening.
Click here to watch the awards video and read the 2025 roll of honour: https://news.hull.gov.uk/25/11/2025/htae-apprentice-of-the-year-goes-to/
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness.
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/tributes-paid-to-former-hull-city-council-leader/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/tributes-paid-to-former-hull-city-council-leader/
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness.
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/tributes-paid-to-former-hull-city-council-leader/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/tributes-paid-to-former-hull-city-council-leader/