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 stays top of national rankings for children’s cycle training in England 13th August 2026 Hull has again been confirmed as the top place in the country for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilThe Bikeability Trust
New age of transport dawns in Hull as new Stagecoach East Midlands electric buses hit the roads 11th August 2026 Public transport in Hull has taken another major step forward in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and environmental impact, as a new fleet of ultra-modern electric buses have started to take passengers around the city. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilStagecoach East MidlandsZEBRA2
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 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
