Out of this world planetarium lands in Hull 2nd April 2026 A state-of-the-art mobile planetarium has landed in Hull, bringing science closer to communities across the UK. The project focuses on cities that do not currently have a planetarium, offering a programme dedicated to science outreach. Queen Victoria Square will host the initiative features a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium designed to bring astronomy and science closer to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on mobile planetariumPlanetarium Go
Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors 2nd April 2026 Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents. Read more Business Community and Living News Regeneration Castle BuildingsChris JacksonHEY Smile FoundationPride in Place Impact Funding
Farmers Market returns to Hull city centre 2nd April 2026 Regular farmers markets are set to return to the city centre next week as Trinity Square will be filled with various stalls. Next Friday (10 April), the new market will open, with stallholders providing a variety of locally made produce from small independent businesses. This month’s market will also include family entertainment and free Easter […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Farmers MarketKath Wynne-HagueLittle Hummingbird EventsTrinity Square
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation update 2nd April 2026 Issued by Humberside Police (Guilty plea in Legacy Independent Funeral Directors investigation | Humberside Police) Following an incredibly heartbreaking and complex sixteen-month investigation into what began as concern for care of the deceased at a funeral directors in Hull, Robert Bush has today pleaded guilty to the remaining 31 offences that he was charged with, […] Read more Legacy Funeral Directors Incident News
New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme 2nd April 2026 A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme. Read more Business News Regeneration Chris JacksonCity Centre GrantsK2 TowerPride in Place Impact FundingSebu Limited
Public invited to help shape future design of Victoria Pier 2nd March 2026 Hull City Council will soon be asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s much-loved Victoria Pier. Read more Regeneration Councillor Mark Ieronimoinfrastructure investment programmeMason Clark AssociatesVictoria Pier
Hull communities come together at Civic Iftar event 2nd March 2026 Residents from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds came together in Hull during the month of Ramadan at the city’s second large-scale, open community Iftar. The Grand Community Iftar took place on Sunday 1 March at Hull City Hall, following on from a hugely well-received event held at The Guildhall last year. With increased demand this […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull City HallIftarLord MayorRamadan
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
