“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.

🎁 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!

Well done to Hull’s two Members of Youth Parliament – Emperor-David Ikechukwu and Precious Machinga – who went to Westminster last week for the UK Youth Parliament’s annual debate. https://news.hull.gov.uk/14/11/2025/hull-members-of-youth-parliament-represent-the-city-in-westminster-debate/

📰 Have you received the latest copy of Hull CC News? The publication includes local news about your city, as well as events and what’s on listings. Read the Autumn/Winter edition here 👇 https://news.hull.gov.uk/12/11/2025/hull-cc-news-read-the-autumn-winter-edition/

Hull will once again become a film set this month as scenes for a new feature are shot across the city centre. Read more here 🔽 https://news.hull.gov.uk/13/11/2025/bollywood-movie-set-comes-to-hull/

💙 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

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

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/

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/

Having a pre-Christmas clear out? Don’t get caught out by a #RubbishDeal If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible. Protect yourself and your community. Say no to a rubbish deal.

Both Ella Street and The Broadway conservation areas in Hull have adopted new character appraisals and management plans, providing refreshed guidelines for future planning applications ⤵️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/12/11/2025/two-more-conservation-areas-updated/

🧒🏻 The Integrated Physical and Sensory Service are hosting a ‘drop in’ event this month. 📍 The Albemarle Music Centre 🗓️ Wednesday 26 Nov ⏰ 10am until 3pm Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIbEk0wKQmOD7nb8ulF80Q3j89q2JfeVBpn5DROl8SwS56wg/viewform

Starting tomorrow, Hull City Council is to issue £150 fixed penalty notices to individuals caught littering outside Hull Royal Infirmary. Read more here ⤵️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/11/11/2025/council-cracks-down-on-littering-outside-hull-royal-infirmary/

Lest we forget. #ArmisticeDay

Young people from Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care have been celebrating their nomination for the Campaign Award at A National Voice’s (ANV) Amplify 2025 event. Read more 🔽 https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/hull-young-voices-influencing-care-celebrate-recognition-at-amplify-2025/

It's #AntiBullyingWeek, and we're using our #PowerForGood! ⚡️ Let's empower young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online. @ABAonline https://bit.ly/4mN5Ous#AntiBullyingWeek

We’ve launched #FightFlyTipping Fortnight to protect the places we love and stop unlicensed traders dumping our rubbish, ruining neighbourhoods & costing public services. Take 3 steps: ️ 1. Ask for their licence 2. Check it’s valid 3. Get a receipt Read more here http://bit.ly/4odr65A

🎄 The traditional Lord Mayor At Home event is to take on a festive feel this year, as Councillor Cheryl Payne will welcome guests to Hull’s Guildhall shortly before Christmas. Find out more 👇 https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/lord-mayor-to-hold-christmas-at-home-event/

Hull City Council is teaming up with @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’ to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators. Read more about the campaign: https://news.hull.gov.uk/10/11/2025/hull-city-council-urges-local-residents-to-fight-fly-tipping-this-november/

Don't miss a fun-filled day at Hull Central Library as part of #BabyWeek2025 🎉 Home-Start Hull and Partners invite you to ‘Healthy Parent, Healthy Baby’ - a special event packed with activities, support, and treats for families. More info 👉 https://www.babyweek.co.uk/Hull#BabyWeek2025

🎄 Hull city centre will be flooded with festive cheer this November as a full Christmas weekend event fills the streets. Find all the events here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/07/11/2025/hull-prepares-for-bumper-festive-weekend-of-christmas-cheer/

🎨 Did you know that the incredible annual Open Exhibition is currently running at Ferens Art Gallery? 🎥 Meet some of the incredible artists and find out more here 🔽 https://youtu.be/LJd_hhRPiWI

🎤 In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, musician Albertine Sarges will visit Hull Central Library this Sunday 9 November for a matinee performance! Find all the details here ➡️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/07/11/2025/live-music-returns-to-hull-libraries-2/

🆕 Significant boundary amendments have been made both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates conservation areas came into effect last month following public consultation. Here's all the details ⤵️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/07/11/2025/boundary-amendments-for-conservation-areas/

The annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade will take place this Sunday at the Cenotaph. The military parade will depart Queen Victoria Square at 10:25am. A service will then commence at 10:55am. https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/hull-to-host-remembrance-sunday-service/

The Maurice Rawling Community Centre will provide a Warm Space during the colder months, thanks to a Cost of Living Community Grant with ReNew Hull. Learn more below 🔗 https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/hull-community-centre-adds-warm-space-to-expanding-provision/

☃️ Hull City Council is once again appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers, to support local families and reduce textile waste ⤵️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/tis-the-season-to-give-hull-city-councils-christmas-jumper-donation-drive-returns/

Electors who applied for a postal vote in or before January 2024, now have to reapply to receive their ballot paper through the post. In Hull, over 19,000 electors will need to reapply by 31 January 2026. Learn more ➡️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/postal-voters-urged-to-reapply/

Temporary road closures will be in effect in Hull this Sunday (9 November), from 6am to 1pm, to maintain safety, and support the remembrance parade and service. Find out more here 🔽 https://news.hull.gov.uk/04/11/2025/remembrance-sunday-full-list-of-road-closures-2/

🌍 🏆 Hull will host the Betfred World Club Challenge on Thursday 19 February! Find out what this means for our city from Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross. Read more 👇 https://news.hull.gov.uk/06/11/2025/hull-ready-to-welcome-world-class-rugby-league-event-in-2026/

🗣️ #TalkMoney Week is a chance for you to start the conversation about your finances. Listen to the Hull City Council podcast with Jenny Wright to find out how you can get started 👇 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/20eYoEWAJGtFFVORWrUelG?si=f19d5323ca7f43da

💙 November is Care Leavers Month. We are committed to supporting care leavers on their journey into adulthood, and in helping them prepare for their future. To show our support, we are lighting up buildings in the city centre blue this week.

🎶 Young people at Hull’s Andrew Marvell Youth Centre have worked with Yorkshire production company My Pockets to create two new songs. Read more 🔗 https://news.hull.gov.uk/04/11/2025/marvel-at-hull-youth-centres-musical-collaboration-with-my-pockets/

Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area Complete the survey: https://yoursay.hull.gov.uk/coltman-street-conservation-area ↪️ https://news.hull.gov.uk/03/11/2025/public-opinion-wanted-on-coltman-street-conservation-area-proposals/

The Hull City Council Podcast 🎙️ Jenny Wright from the Money & Pensions Service discusses #TalkMoney Week, a campaign to encourage open conversations about personal finance and improve financial literacy across the UK. Listen now 👉 https://shows.acast.com/the-hull-city-council-podcast

🎅 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!

🎁 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/

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/

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/

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/

🌱 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!

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 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

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/

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