Music Cities Convention 2026 arrives in Hull 9th June 2026 The Hull Music Cities Convention has arrived in the city, with a line-up of over 60 voices from six continents, and more than 20 countries for the world’s leading gathering on music and cities. Speakers will come from the government, grassroots advocacy, major labels, international development, health and wellbeing, climate and the arts – united […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull Music Cities Convention 2026Music Cities Convention
Hull City Council signs up to ASB PLEDGE 9th June 2026 Hull City Council has demonstrated its commitment to taking antisocial behaviour (ASB) seriously by signing up to the ASB Help PLEDGE. ASB Help is a registered charity set up to provide advice and support to victims of ASB. It launched The PLEDGE to encourage all agencies involved in the ASB Case Review process – which […] Read more Community and Living News ASBCllr Ted Dolman
Hull fly-tippers prosecuted and ordered to almost £10,000 9th June 2026 Hull City Council continues to warn residents to dispose of their waste legally to avoid facing enforcement action. The warning follows six recent fly-tipping prosecutions. These individuals were ordered to pay a combined total of £9,434.18 in fines and costs to the council. Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime and we do not […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnFly-tipping prosecutionsHull Magistrates Court
Vaccine reminder bookmarks available now 9th June 2026 Parents and carers can pick up free bookmarks with an at-a-glance overview of all childhood vaccines at any of Hull’s libraries, museums, customer service centres and Family Hubs. The essential checklist includes every recommended inoculation for babies, children and during pregnancy. They are designed to be a handy reminder people can take home and keep, […] Read more News Public Health
Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June 9th June 2026 Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilLet's Experience ElectricLet's Go Electric!Priory Park & Ridesustainable transport
Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens vandalised 9th June 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed that the city’s beloved Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens has been temporarily switched off following an act of vandalism. Last month, during the late-May bank holiday, individuals forced entry into the fountain’s control room, causing significant damage to essential operating equipment. As a result, the electronic system that controls the fountain requires reprogramming. Alongside this the fountain needs draining and cleaning before it can safely be […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHumberside PoliceQueens GardensRose Bowl Fountain
Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street 9th April 2026 Traffic lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and a section of the eastbound carriageway of George Street closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April for two city centre projects. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Chris JacksonFreetown WayGeorge StreetHull District Heat NetworkWincolmlee
‘The environment belongs to everyone’: Hull City Council call on volunteers to join mass litter clean up 9th March 2026 The Council is calling on residents to take part in a mass litter pick, to support Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign. Read more Environment Waste Councillor Charles QuinnGreat British Spring CleanKeep Britain TidyLove Your Neighbourhood
Cabinet to consider new government system for implementing Local Plan 9th March 2026 Hull City Council’s cabinet and planning committee will both consider a report which identifies how the council can transition into preparing an updated Local Plan following new government guidelines. The report will present the new Plan Making System introduced by government which requires the need for swifter plan production, replacing previous methods for implementing a […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Planning Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisLocal PlanPlanning
Simpler Recycling: Council launches free resources to help children learn about recycling 9th March 2026 Hull City Council has launched free, ready to use recycling resources, designed to make learning about waste simple for children both at school and at home. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Waste Cllr Charles QuinnCllr Linda TockLearningsimpler recyclingwaste
National Avenue and County Road North: Council announces next phase of west Hull road improvements 9th March 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed that National Avenue and County Road North in west Hull will undergo major road and footpath improvements. Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCounty Road NorthimprovementsNational AvenuePBS Construction
New Supported Living Service Opens in Hull 9th February 2026 Hull City Council has welcomed the opening of a new supported living service providing high-quality homes and personalised support for people with mental health and learning disabilities. Developed in partnership with St Anne’s Community Services and Henley Investment Company, the service features six self-contained supported living apartments, designed to help residents live as independently as possible while staying connected […] Read more Adult social care News Adult Social Care HullCouncillor Linda ChambersHull City Council
