Hull City Council shortlisted for Green Council of the Year 2nd July 2026 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the Green Council of the Year category at the 2026 Political Purpose Awards. Read more Environment News Waste award shortlistCouncillor Charles QuinnNature 2030Political Purpose Awardssimpler recycling
Hull stage route revealed for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men 2nd July 2026 Hull will host the start of Stage Three of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men this September. Departing from East Park on Friday 4 September, the riders will travel into the East Riding to face a 194.1km stage. The race will begin at East Park, with riders then travelling east along Holderness Road before […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks Sport What's on 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain MenBritish CyclingCllr Jackie DadJonathan Day
Footpath resurfacing works scheduled for Orchard Park 2nd July 2026 Hull City Council is set to begin essential resurfacing works across six streets in Orchard Park, as part of its ongoing investment in improving the city’s footways. The works will take place on Innescourt, Jetcourt, Highcourt, Mulcourt, Quilcourt and Ribycourt, focusing on resurfacing and reconstructing deteriorated sections of the footpaths. Once completed, the upgraded footpaths will offer a smoother, safer, and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFootpathsimprovementsOrchard ParkPBS Construction
National award for Hull school supporting students to travel sustainably 2nd July 2026 A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national award for encouraging students, and their families, to walk, wheel and cycle to school more. Read more Children and families Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilModeshift STARSPaisley Primary Schoolsustainable transport
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
