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This year's Christmas tree.
🎅 Is it too early to mention Christmas? No, we didn't think so.
😍 In less than a month, this spectacular 50ft Norway Spruce will be sat in Queen Victoria Square!
Fake Labubu toy with missing eye
Fake Labubu toy and its packaging
🎁 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!
🎃 Hull City Council is reminding residents how to dispose of their pumpkins responsibly this Halloween.
Click below for more tips and advice ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/29/10/2025/council-urges-residents-to-dispose-of-halloween-pumpkins-responsibly-2/
Hull Guildhall under blue skies
Almost £3 million of private funding is to be invested into Hull to develop brownfield sites, helping create news jobs in the city.
Read more ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/29/10/2025/multi-million-pound-private-investment-to-develop-brownfield-land/
Hull City Council hosted the annual Hull Young People’s Parliament event on 23 October, bringing together more than 100 young people aged between 11 and 18 from across the city.
Find out more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/29/10/2025/hull-city-council-welcomes-young-peoples-parliament/
Chapman Street Bridge before it closed to traffic in April 2020.
Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates to start the next phase of restoration works on the Grade II-listed bridge, known locally as Chapman Street Bridge.
Read more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/28/10/2025/chapman-street-bridge-council-takes-new-steps-to-progress-restoration/
👶 Hull City Council is proud to be taking part in the second year of Baby Week. A whole host of free events across the city will be taking place.
Learn more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/10/2025/free-activities-for-parents-and-children-as-national-baby-week-returns-to-hull/
Stoptober graphic. You've absolutely smashed it. Congratulations on making it 28 days without smoking. Remember, we're still here to help if you need us! Let's quit smoking together.
Congratulations! You have done the best thing you can for your health by quitting smoking - and after 28 days of being smoke free, you're now 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Have a look at some tips on how to stay quit here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/
Before and After of the Oak Road Playing Field Sensory Garden. There's more to do so drop in this week from 1-3pm each day to help out!
🌱 Residents are invited to help to create a sensory garden at Oak Road playing fields.
The aim is to create a sensory garden with plants, herbs and vegetables throughout this week, until Friday 31 October.
Sessions will be led daily from 1-3pm. Drop in to get involved!
Last year's Christmas Tree Festival. Image shows the inside of Hull Minster with Christmas trees lining both sides whilst people mill about viewing them. A large stained glass window is at the far end of the church.
Businesses, community organisations and schools are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the best one yet ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/10/2025/lets-make-it-the-biggest-one-yet-lord-mayors-christmas-tree-festival-returns/
🌳 Humber Forest has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years.
Read the full story 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/27/10/2025/humber-forest-launches-25-year-strategy-to-improve-local-environments-tackle-climate-change-and-help-local-communities/
Talk Money Week Ask The Experts Event Get free money advice Everyone welcome Princes Quay - 3rd Floor Saturday 8 November - 11am until 3pm.
Talk Money Ask the Experts Event - Coming Soon!
📍 Princes Quay Floor 3
📅 Saturday 8 November
⏰ 11am – 3pm
The event will have numerous stalls headed up by experts in the area.
It's a great opportunity to get local advice and help.
Find out more: https://www.hull.gov.uk/talkmoneyweek
A black alarm clock shows 9pm on the clock face and is nestled amongst orange and brown autumn leaves. The text reads Remember to put your clocks back! Sunday 26 October. The Hull City Council logo is in the bottom left corner.
Don't forget to change your clocks! ⏰
The clocks go back one hour on Sunday 26 October.
The latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/24/10/2025/hull-city-council-weekly-traffic-and-travel-update-24-october/
Graphic for Damp and Mould Action and Awareness Week Campaing. Image of a wall with black mould in the background. Text reads 'Did you know 60% of people in the UK have experienced problems with mould in their homes. Let's work together to raise awareness and tackle the issue.'
Did you know 60% of people in the UK have had problems with damp & mould in their homes?
If you are a private rent tenant in Hull, and you think you may have an issue, you can find help and support here ⤵️
https://www.hull.gov.uk/downloads/file/4470/housing-damp-booklet-private-tenants-edition
Talk Money Week Ask The Experts Event Get free money advice Everyone welcome Princes Quay - 3rd Floor Saturday 8 November - 11am until 3pm.
Talk Money Ask the Experts Event - Coming Soon!
📍 Princes Quay Floor 3
📅 Saturday 8 November
⏰ 11am – 3pm
The event will have numerous stalls headed up by experts in the area.
It's a great opportunity to get local advice and help.
Find out more: https://www.hull.gov.uk/talkmoneyweek
Louise Yates, Back to Ours CEO and artistic director, stands next to Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure, on the balcony of Hull City Hall, with Queen Victoria Square and the Maritime Museum in the background.
Photo from Back to Bransholme Event with red fireworks shooting off the top of the North Point Shopping Centre, whilst crowds below are lit by the red light.
Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in March 2026
‘Our City’ will form part of a fantastic weekend in Hull, alongside Colliderfest and Cultural Tides ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/10/2025/hull-creative-company-awarded-contract-for-new-2026-event/
Hull City Council will be undertaking essential maintenance work on the roundabout at the junction of James Reckitt Avenue and Gillshill Road, starting next week.
Learn more below 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/22/10/2025/essential-carriageway-resurfacing-work-to-commence-on-james-reckitt-avenue/
Stoptober graphic. 3 weeks in. Incredible work. Stick it out for another week to complete Stoptober. Let's quit smoking together. Graphic in partnership with Smoke Free Hull, NHS and Stoptober.
Don't quit quitting! Just one more week until you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Have a look at tips on how to stay strong and #keepgoing - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/
For support visit https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/hull-smokefree/advice
Talk Money Week Ask The Experts Event Get free money advice Everyone welcome Princes Quay - 3rd Floor Saturday 8 November - 11am until 3pm.
Talk Money Ask the Experts Event - Coming Soon!
📍 Princes Quay Floor 3
📅 Saturday 8 November
⏰ 11am – 3pm
The event will have numerous stalls headed up by experts in the area.
It's a great opportunity to get local advice and help.
Find out more: https://www.hull.gov.uk/talkmoneyweek
Talk Money Week Ask The Experts Event Get free money advice Everyone welcome Princes Quay - 3rd Floor Saturday 8 November - 11am until 3pm.
Talk Money Ask the Experts Event - Coming Soon!
📍 Princes Quay Floor 3
📅 Saturday 8 November
⏰ 11am – 3pm
The event will have numerous stalls headed up by experts in the area.
It's a great opportunity to get local advice and help.
Find out more: https://www.hull.gov.uk/talkmoneyweek
Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt.
Read more below 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/21/10/2025/hull-family-hubs-pass-stage-one-of-unicef-baby-friendly-initiative/
Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed.
Learn more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/21/10/2025/life-saving-equipment-installed-at-priory-woods-cemetery/
Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from #HullFair this year.
Read more here ⤵️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/20/10/2025/60-tonnes-of-waste-removed-from-hull-fair/
Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following eight substantial fly-tipping fines.
Read more here 👇
https://news.hull.gov.uk/20/10/2025/eight-residents-receive-1000-fines-for-fly-tipping-in-hull/
Happy Diwali from everyone at Hull City Council
Happy Diwali from everyone at Hull City Council! 🪔
20.10.2025 09:03 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Your body starts healing the day you quit smoking. Find out more about the health benefits of quitting smoking here: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/hull-smokefree/advice
For free support contact SmokeFree Hull 01482 977617 or visit: https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/hull-smokefree
Councillor Mark Ieronimo and Councillor Charles Quinn stand outside Stockholm Road with members of Streetscene staff holding certificates.
Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been formally recognised for meeting high standards of quality and performance.
Read more here ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/16/10/2025/councils-streetscene-services-recognised-for-delivering-high-standards-across-hull/
City Hall red.
Today (Friday 17 October) is the 11th anniversary of Wear Red Day. To show our support, we are lighting up buildings red tonight.
❌ Racism has no place in our city or society.
A group of secondary school aged children in school uniforms run towards the camera smiling. They are outside a school building.
Is your child starting secondary school in September 2026?
Applications for secondary schools must be submitted to the School Admissions Team by midnight on Friday 31 October 2025!
Apply here: https://www.hull.gov.uk/applications-transfers/secondary-school-applications
