Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to help fix Hull’s bridges 2nd February 2026 Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to lead repair and maintenance works on the city’s ageing bridges. Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Cllr Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeMason Clark AssociatesScale Lane footbridge
Hull City Council launches new study to better understand social care needs in diverse communities 2nd February 2026 Hull City Council has commissioned an important new research study. The SENIOR Project aims to better understand the social care needs of older adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and the challenges they face when accessing formal care and support. Hull is becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing number of residents from […] Read more Adult social care News BAMECouncillor Linda ChambersHull City Council
Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull 2nd February 2026 As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services Housing Cllr Mike RossHull Warm HomesWarm Homes TeamWarm Spaces
Out of this world line-up confirmed for 2026 Colliderfest 2nd February 2026 British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie and British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean will visit Hull this March as part of ColliderFest 2026. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Christopher DeanCllr Rob PritchardColliderfest 2026Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-PocockFederation of SportFerens Art GalleryGrant HardieHull City CouncilHull MuseumsHull Museums QuarterHumber St and the Wilberforce InstituteKaty DukeOur CityPrinces QuayProfessor Mark LorchSTEAMUniversity of Hull
Oakfield School becomes an academy and joins The Consortium Academy Trust 2nd February 2026 The Consortium Academy Trust and Hull City Council are pleased to announce that Oakfield Special School formally joined the Trust on 1 February, marking a significant and positive milestone for both organisations. Oakfield Special School is a Hull school which specialises in the education of secondary aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND), particularly those […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City Council
Georgian New Town latest conservation area to be updated 2nd February 2026 A public consultation is underway, with residents, businesses and visitors, as well as property and landowners within the area invited to have their say on the future of Georgian New Town Conservation Area Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisGeorgian New Town Conservation AreaHull Central LibraryHull Local Plan
Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city 2nd December 2025 Following an audit of Hull’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, and approval by Hull City Council’s West Area Committee, the local authority will soon start work in the west of the city to improve access controls to make it easier for people to travel actively around their local area. With the input and support of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCycHullCyclingHull Cycle ForumHull Friends of the Earth
Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer 2nd December 2025 The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a group travel discount to help people get out and about over the festive season as well as providing a timely boost for the local economy during the busy Christmas and New Year period. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlandssustainable transport
Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools 2nd December 2025 A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bike Lights for Dark NightsBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFirst Step SportsPolice and Crime Commissioner for Humbersideroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Statement from Councillor Mike Ross on Manchester attack 2nd October 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has issued a statement about an attack at a synagogue in Manchester: “I am horrified by the incident that has taken place in Manchester. “This attack is all the more shocking, taking place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. “My thoughts and […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme 2nd September 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase of a major repair and strengthening programme to take place. The council, working in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, began […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
What’s on in Hull – August 2025 2nd August 2025 Is there a better month than August? Maybe that’s a debate for another day, but it certainly has to be up there, especially in Hull! Here’s just a small selection of some of the things taking place in Hull this month. Healthy Holidays Across Hull, various dates There are tonnes of events happening across the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Dino DayFreedom FestivalPearson Park
