Mark Jones MBE Centre opens, promoting youth entrepreneurialism 3rd June 2026 A new enterprise centre aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurialism was officially opened today, Wednesday 3 June, at 161 High Street in Hull. Read more Business News Regeneration 161 High StreetLevelling Up FundingLord MayorMark Jones MBE Centre
Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition 3rd June 2026 Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung Artist Open
Civic funeral for former Lord Mayor Anita Harrison 3rd June 2026 A civic funeral service for former Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull Anita Harrison will take place later this month. The long-serving Hull City Councillor died last month at the age of 71. The service will take place at Hull Minster on Wednesday 17 June at 11am. A civic procession will occur beforehand, travelling from […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCllr Anita HarrisonHull MinsterNorthern Cemetery
Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation 3rd March 2026 Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care. The Baby Friendly Initiative, which began in 1994, is a global programme that transforms healthcare for babies, […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Best Start Family HubsHull City CouncilUNICEF
Council continues crackdown on fly-tipping 3rd February 2026 Hull City Council has continued with its zero-tolerance approach to fly tipping in Hull after another £1,000 fixed penalty notice was issued for an incident on Tunis Street. Read more Environment News Waste Cllr Charles QuinnFly-tippingTunis Street
Bonfire Night: Remember, remember to keep your bins safe this November 3rd November 2025 As Bonfire Night approaches, Hull City Council is working in partnership with Humberside Fire and Rescue to remind residents to take extra precautions to keep their bins safe from theft and arson. The increased activity around November fifth can unfortunately lead to higher risk for unattended bins. To highlight the dangers, Hull City Council, in […] Read more News Waste Bonfire night
Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals 3rd November 2025 Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area. Adoption of a new character appraisal and management plan is suggested for the area which is characterised by Victorian buildings. Coltman Street Conservation Area also features several listed buildings and any updated plans would take into consideration how best to […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisColtman Street Conservation AreaWestern Library
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 03 October 3rd October 2025 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: To learn more about the Drypool Bridge programme and the mitigation measures in place, visit Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Free football sessions return for young care leavers 3rd October 2025 ‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […] Read more Children and families News Sport Care Leavers WeekCare to DreamCllr Linda TockCllr Victoria AitkenEast Riding Yorkshire CouncilFootball sessionRoom 42St. James Place Charitable FoundationTigers Trust
More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment 3rd October 2025 A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School. Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to supporting SEND children in Hull. Up to 20 SEND places have been created at Ganton Special School, which will allow […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockGanton SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 3rd October 2025 Hull City Council has thanked residents and road-users for their continued patience as the council continues to fix Drypool Bridge. The council recognises the impact this has had on daily travel and is working hard to minimise disruption. To tackle issues with traffic and congestion, the council is using AI technology, extended the city centre Bus […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Bus GateDrypool BridgeKerry Ryanpublic transporttraffic and trave
What’s on in Hull – September 2025 3rd September 2025 Summer may be fading, but there’s plenty to look forward to in September. Here’s just a small selection of what’s happening in Hull this month. Hull KR v Hull FC Craven Park, Sunday 8 September Is there a bigger day in Hull than Derby Day? Hull KR take on Hull FC on Sunday for the […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FCHull KRJimmy AndersonTaylor SwiftTrinity Market
