Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed 13th February 2026 The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
Traffic signals to be upgraded at key city centre junction 13th February 2026 Hull City Council has announced that it will be upgrading the traffic signals at the junction of Ferensway and Anlaby Road next week, to reduce carbon emissions, improve traffic flow and enhance safety. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the city, the existing traffic signals will be replaced with modern, low‑energy LED technology, significantly improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoFerenswaySWARCOTraffic signals
Hull CC News landing on doorsteps from today! 13th February 2026 This week, the first edition of Hull CC News in 2026, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with seven pages of events and what’s on listings, including a host of free events. You will […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossFreetown WayHull CC NewsMaritimesimpler recycling
Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging 13th February 2026 By a Thrive Partnership Officer Each year, Children’s Mental Health Week shines a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. In 2026, the national theme is “This is My Place.” The theme encourages all of us to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. It’s about […] Read more Blogs Children and families Children's Mental Health WeekHull and East Yorkshire Nothing About Us Without UsHull City CouncilThrive
Emergency removal of carved Hull 2017 tree stump in Pearson Park 13th January 2026 Hull City Council has carried out the emergency removal of the carved Hull 2017 tree stump in Pearson Park. Read more Environment News Parks Councillor Charles QuinnHull 2017Pearson Park
Lord Mayor’s Valentine’s event to showcase songs from the decades 13th January 2026 A fantastic music night in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities in the run up to Valentine’s Day. The New Walton Club will feature performers singing songs from the 50s all the way through until the 2000s. It will take place on Thursday 12 February, starting at 7:30pm, with tickets available […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Bollywood movie set comes to Hull 13th November 2025 Hull will once again become a film set this month as scenes for a new feature are shot across the city centre. Hotshot Production Limited, in conjunction with UK Line Producers 4K INC Limited and Northern Films Limited, will shoot parts of ‘Dastaar’, the first Bollywood production to visit city, from Sunday 16 November to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration BollywoodCllr Rob PritchardDastaarfeature film setHotshot Production LimitedHull City CouncilK Line Producers 4K INC LimitedManjot Singh BAJWANorthern Films Limited
Pride of Britain winner to light up Hull for Christmas 13th November 2025 Hull’s Christmas lights will be switched on next week by Pride of Britain 2025 award winner Marcus Skeet, known to his online followers as The Hull Boy. Marcus will join the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, as well as a special guest direct from the North Pole to get the festive period underway. On Thursday […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on Christmas lights switch-onDarren LethemFather ChristmasLord Mayor Cllr Cheryl PayneMarcus SkeetPride of Britain
Major upgrades underway at Costello Playing Fields 13th October 2025 Significant regeneration works at Costello Playing Fields are now underway. The major upgrades will include a purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with a dedicated changing facility, additional parking and an EV charging point. The improvements will complement Costello Playing Fields’ existing offer, including the recently reopened running track at Costello Stadium following capital investment. This will […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardCostello Playing FieldsHull Esteem Consortium
Footpath improvement works planned for East Park 13th October 2025 Essential improvement work is set to begin in East Park later this month, bringing much-needed upgrades to the park’s footpaths. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing areas of the footpaths which have deteriorated, whilst also improving existing drainage. Once finished, the newly improved footpaths will provide a safe and even surface for everyone who […] Read more News Parks Regeneration Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkFootpathsimprovementsPBS Construction
VJ Day to be marked in Hull 13th August 2025 The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is to be marked in Hull, including with a VJ Day remembrance event at The Cenotaph. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, will lay a wreath at the ceremony on Friday 15 August, which is organised by the Royal British Legion and starts at […] Read more News
Council progresses ambitious housing programme for Hull 13th August 2025 Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now being welcomed from delivery organisations which are interested in submitting tenders to work with Hull City Council to deliver its Housing Growth Plan, which will provide affordable homes across the city to support the ambitions within the Council’s Housing Strategy. The first new homes are planned for the Pickering […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHousing
