The Apprentice star relaunches competition to encourage future businesspeople 7th August 2026 Former runner-up of BBC’s The Apprentice, Ruth Badger, is giving future businesspeople of Hull the opportunity to showcase their ideas as well win a cash prize. The Badger Sett Enterprise Challenge, in partnership with the Microbusiness Alliance, Hull City Council and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, will see budding tycoons aged from primary school […] Read more Business News Regeneration Badger Sett Enterprise ChallengeCllr Paul Drake DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMicrobusiness Alliance
HTAE to host construction demonstration day 7th August 2026 Those with an interest in construction, whether as a learner, employer or industry partner, are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) demonstration day this summer. HTAE will host an innovation day at its Construction Centre on Nursery Grove in partnership with leading buildings manufacturer weinerberger UK & Ireland. The day will bring together […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockConstruction CentreHTAEweinerberger
New cycle map launched for Hull to help people explore and enjoy the ride 4th August 2026 A new cycle map has been created by Hull City Council to promote the benefits of cycling and help residents plan a journey by bike, whether it is for leisure, commuting to school or work or for making short trips, such as errands or visiting family and friends locally. Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilHull Cycle ForumHull Cycle Mapsustainable transport
Work underway on making improvements at Hull Training and Adult Education following Ofsted inspection 3rd August 2026 Work is already underway on making improvements at Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), following a recent Ofsted inspection. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEOfsted
Free bus travel for kids and discount journeys for 16-19-year-olds this summer in Hull and the East Riding 30th July 2026 Families travelling across Hull and the East Riding this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children, with the region’s two bus operators both signing up to the Government’s ‘Great British Summer Savings Scheme’. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesGreat British Summer Savings SchemeHull and East Yorkshire Combined AuthorityHull City CouncilMayor's FareStagecoach East Midlands
Ennerdale North to reopen northbound as roundabout improvements continue 29th July 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed that Ennerdale (north) will re-open northbound on Friday 31 July, following a 10-week closure as part of a major scheme of works to improve and increase the capacity of the Ennerdale Leisure Centre roundabout. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEnnerdaleHull City CouncilkingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action Plan
Paragon Square war memorials transformed after specialist conservation clean 29th July 2026 A specialist cleaning programme to restore Hull’s war memorials has been completed. Read more News Regeneration Councillor Mark IeronimoFresh Memory Headstone Cleaning and Restoration ServiceParagon SquarePBS ConstructionWar memorial
New website launched to connect Hull businesses with low-carbon heating future 27th July 2026 Local businesses can now find out about The Hull Heat Network, following the launch of the new website. Read more Business Environment News Hull District Heat Network
New parklets locations to boost city centre and hospitality economy 24th July 2026 Six parklets are being installed in new locations across Hull city centre to help support the local economy and hospitality sector. Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisCouncillor Mark IeronimoEconomyparklets
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
‘With the right partnerships, Hull can thrive’ – leader invites new prime minister to Hull 20th July 2026 Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross, has written to incoming prime minister, Andy Burnham, to invite him to Hull. Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Andy BurnhamCllr Mike RossHull Maritime MuseumNational Geographic
