Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 21 August 21st August 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Lord Mayor to help mark Slavery Remembrance Day in Hull 21st August 2026 Cllr Maria Coward to attend event at Wilberforce House Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Cllr Maria CowardLord MayorSlaveryWilberforce House Museum
Thriving Sculcoates Park formally reopened 21st August 2026 A thriving Sculcoates Park in Hull has formally reopened having undergone significant improvements to increase participation, safety and community involvement. New footways and lighting to increase accessibility and safety for the community and park users have been installed, as well as the introduction of natural play equipment and fencing around the children’s play area. The […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Parks Regeneration Angela BlakeHigh Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammeSculcoates ParkStepneyTigers Trust
Hull City Council announces ‘Music Cities Stage’ for Humber Street Sesh 2026 21st July 2026 Hull City Council is set to showcase the power of global musical collaboration at this year’s Humber Street Sesh with the launch of the ‘Music Cities Stage’, with support from Connexin Live. Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Cllr Jackie DadHumber Street SeshMark PageMusic CitiesUNESCO Creative City
Traffic management changes for next phase of works to improve the Wawne Road/Bude Road roundabout 21st July 2026 Hull City Council is advising motorists and the travelling public of a two-month road closure that will be in place for vehicles travelling westbound on Wawne Road (East), between Bude Road roundabout and Noddle Hill Way, from Tuesday 4 August 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdHull City CouncilKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
The Wonders of Moominvalley opens at Ferens Art Gallery 21st May 2026 A magical new family exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (23 May). The Wonders of Moominvalley invites families and grown‑ups to step into the enchanting world of the Moomins through a specially curated interactive exhibition, inspired by the stories and […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
Hull Shared Lives boosted by national funding to support more people 21st April 2026 Hull City Council’s Shared Lives scheme is supporting more people across the city following grant funding via the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF). Shared Lives is a community-based service where people are supported to live more independently in a family environment. ARF is a government initiative launched to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of adult social care in […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careShared LivesTracy Meyerhoff
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative 21st October 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
Hull school secures national travel plan award 21st October 2025 A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national certificate in recognition of its efforts to promote active and sustainable journeys to students and their families and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling for the school commute. Chiltern Primary School has achieved a ‘Good Travel Plan’ award through the Modeshift STARS Education […] Read more News
Honorary Freedom of the City awards for Coyle and Hudgell 21st July 2025 Two of Hull’s well-known sporting figures are to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City. The prestigious honour will be bestowed upon Tommy Coyle and Neil Hudgell. Boxer Tommy proudly represented Hull in 30 professional fights, winning 25 of them. His numerous career highlights include winning the WBC International Silver, IBF International, and Commonwealth […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Councillor Cheryl PayneHull KRLord MayorNeil HudgellTommy Coyle
Summer edition of Hull CC News being delivered 21st July 2025 The summer edition of Hull CC News is being delivered to all homes across the city from today. It’s jam packed with six pages of events and What’s On listings running right through until early October, meaning plenty to keep you and your loved ones busy over the summer period. There’s also an update on […] Read more News Regeneration What's on Cllr Jack HainesHull CC NewsQueens Gardens
