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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/
A man holding a guitar sings into a microphone inside Trinity Market in Hull, in front of a crowd of people sat in chairs and on benches.
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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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/
A group of people stood in front of Drypool Bridge in high vis jackets. From left to right: Paul Allen, senior project manager at Esh Construction; Michael Sherrard, construction manager at Esh Construction; Andy Thompson, director of bridges at Mason Clark Associates; Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council; Ganesh Gunasekaran, bridge design engineer at Mason Clark Associates; Jason Randle, head of place and highways infrastructure at Hull City Council. Drone photo from Undercover Drone. Photo looking down the open of Drypool Bridge with the river visible beneath.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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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
Have your say.
November 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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/
HTAE Apprentice of the Year, Declan Lill, with Cllr Linda Tock. They both wear smart black clothes and pose in front of a large screen that announces Declan's win. A group of people in smart clothing pose in front of a large screen that reads 'HTAE Awards 2025'. They all hold blue awards up for the camera.
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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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/
A photograph of Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council.
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🆕 Trinity Market will soon welcome a vibrant new eatery after agreeing a long-term lease with Hull City Council.

Learn more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/council-brings-new-life-to-former-bob-carvers-building/
A photograph of Corporation Chambers, formerly Bob Carver’s fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, a council-owned freehold on Trinity House Lane.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Local residents in the Bransholme area are to benefit from expanded options to talk face-to-face to Hull City Council’s Customer Services representatives.

Find out where and when to access services: https://news.hull.gov.uk/12/11/2025/customer-services-expands-in-the-bransholme-area/
Inside the Alf Marshall Centre. A large indoor space with a handful of circular tables and chairs. Posterboards line the far wall with posters on.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Please help us to #FightFlyTipping and protect yourself and your local community.

✅ Ask for a waste carrier number
✅ Check it’s registered
✅ Get a receipt

Together, we can keep Hull clean and stop criminals.
Litter and dumped rubbish against a railing. Fight Fly Tipping logo, Keep Britain Tidy logo and Hull City Council logo.
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🧒🏻 The Integrated Physical and Sensory Service are hosting a ‘drop in’ event this week.

📍 The Albemarle Music Centre
🗓️ Wednesday 26 Nov
⏰ 10am until 3pm

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIbEk0wKQmOD7nb8ulF80Q3j89q2JfeVBpn5DROl8SwS56wg/viewform
A child with glasses.
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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These 3 simple checks take minutes — but could save you £££ and keep criminals out of your home.

If you don’t check who takes your rubbish, you could be fined when it’s fly-tipped.

Don’t get caught out — avoid a #RubbishDeal
Text on black background: ‘3 ways to avoid a #rubbishdeal. 1 Ask to see a waste carrier licence. 2. Check it on the environment Agency register. 3. Check you’ll get a receipt.’ Text in green box: ‘Help us Fight Fly-tipping. Protect yourself. Protect your community. Protect your local environment.’ Keep Britain Tidy Logo, Hull City Council logo.
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.

🔗 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/
A woman is breastfeeding. Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Neil Hudgell and Tommy Coyle have been awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City.

Local Legends 🏉 🥊
Neil Hudgell (left) and Tommy Coyle (right) at the Guildhall in Hull.
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation.

Read more: https://news.hull.gov.uk/19/11/2025/public-feedback-wanted-for-princes-avenue-conservation-area/
Princes Avenue. Shop fronts across a road sit behind a large green tree. 80 Princes Avenue has been identified as one of the best-preserved shop front. A cream shop front with turquoise green stars and stripes adorn the front with gold dots and other shapes.
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Did you know you can vote by post? It might be more convenient for you than voting at a polling station ✉️

If you’re registered for a postal vote, you need to re-apply every three years.

Learn more 👉 https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/ways-vote/apply-vote-post
Do you vote by post in England? You need to re-apply every 3 years.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for Hull Museums and Ferens Art Gallery as they announce an exciting exhibition programme!

Read all about it ➡️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/18/11/2025/moomins-monet-and-more-hull-museums-promises-at-bumper-2026-programme/
The Moomins will visit Ferens Art Gallery in 2026. Image of Moomins sat with cups in their hands.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Residents in Hull are invited to take part in the second Adult Social Care Annual Conversation with People.

Join us at The Guildhall, on Thursday 4 December, from 11am to 2pm.
↪️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/18/11/2025/hull-residents-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-adult-social-care/
A woman with long blonde hair sits behind a marketplace stall at an Adult Social Care event talking to a person with their back to the camera. Behind her is a Hull City Council branded pull up banner that reads 'Hull Telecare Service. Supporting Independence and Wellbeing.'
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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A routine inspection will take place on Hessle Road flyover later this month. To minimise disruption the inspection will take place overnight across two consecutive weekends.

Read more: https://news.hull.gov.uk/18/11/2025/routine-inspection-scheduled-for-hessle-road-flyover/

Hessle Road Flyover from the footpath. Blue skies with lots of clouds overhead. A few cars travel away from the camera.
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Fly-tipping isn’t just ugly — it’s costly 💸

It costs the UK over £100m a year — money that could go to 🏫 schools, 🌳 parks & 📚 libraries

Say NO to rogue operators

Say YES to cleaner communities

Report it 👉 https://www.hull.gov.uk/environmental-crime-pollution/fly-tipping
Text: Last year Hull City Council spent £486 thousand of taxpayers money clearing up dumped rubbish. Fight Fly-tipping logo, Hull City Council logo and Keep Britain Tidy logo.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Community organisations have received grants from the Crime Prevention Fund for projects that include City Centre Safety and Church Safety.

↪️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/17/11/2025/crime-prevention-fund-grants-give-a-boost-to-city-centre-safety-hull-churches-and-the-peel-project/
View of Jameson Street in Hull on a sunny day. Lots of people mill about near the shops.
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“Only £40 cash, mate. We’ll sort it.”

Translation: they’ll dump it, and you’ll get the fine!

Don’t fall for a #RubbishDeal — if there’s no licence or receipt, it’s not legit.

Help stop fly-tipping and keep our community clean.
A poster for a waste removal service with ‘Scam Alert’ in red writing across the middle. Text ‘Quick and easy household waste disposal. Cheapest quotes, same day service, call now. Translation: We’ll dump it round the corner and you’ll get the fine.’ Fight Fly-tipping logo, Keep Britain Tidy logo and Hull City Council logo.
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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🎁 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!
Fake Labubu toy with missing eye Fake Labubu toy and its packaging
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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💙 Today (Friday 14 November) is World Diabetes Day.

It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about diabetes as a critical global public health issue.

To show our support, we are lighting up buildings blue this evening.

Read more 🔽
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-diabetes-day/2025
City Hall blue.
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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We all have the power to do good! ⚡

This #AntiBullyingWeek, we pledge to always use our #PowerForGood to safely speak up & raise awareness when we see bullying. Let’s make the world free from bullying!

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2025/anti-bullying-week-2025
Anti-bullying Alliance graphic for anti-bullying week. Graphic asks viewers to double tap to support anti-bullying week.
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Hull City Council is set to begin essential footpath resurfacing works across three streets in East Hull, as part of its ongoing investment in improving the city’s pedestrian routes.

More details: https://news.hull.gov.uk/12/11/2025/east-hull-footpath-resurfacing-programme-due-to-begin-2/
Image of Uxbridge Grove footpaths. A residential street with houses and front gardens on the left, grass verges and cars parked along the kerb on the right. The footpaths are in poor condition. Footpath Closed roadworks sign.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on next week by Pride of Britain 2025 award winner Marcus Skeet, also known as The Hull Boy.

Read more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/13/11/2025/pride-of-britain-winner-to-light-up-hull-for-christmas/
Photo of Marcus Skeet, also known as The Hull Boy, holding his Pride of Britain Award, in front of a backdrop of Hull City Hall with fireworks going off in the night sky above. Text reads: Pride of Britain Award Winner, The Hull Boy, switching on the Christmas Lights 2025 in Queen Victoria Square, Thursday 20 November, 5-7pm.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM