Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s sister cities recognised during significant week 20th October 2026 Freetown Week taking place at the same time as 40th anniversary of Raleigh link is celebrated. Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our CityFreetownLord MayorRaleighSister Cities
Image source, Tom Arran Photography Hull’s Maritime Museum shortlisted for two prestigious tourism awards 20th October 2026 Hull’s Maritime Museum has been shortlisted for two awards at the Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards, recognising the newly transformed attraction’s significant contribution to the region’s cultural sector and its role in showcasing Hull’s rich maritime heritage. The museum, which officially reopened on Saturday 8 August following a major restoration and redevelopment programme, has been named […] Read more Museums News Regeneration award shortlistCllr Mike RossCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our CityHull City CouncilHull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime Project
Image source, Zack Needham Council transfers ownership of much-loved community library to help safeguard its future 14th October 2026 A much-loved facility which was saved by its community 12 years ago has been transferred as a community asset in a landmark moment to ensure its long-term viability. Read more Community and Living News Regeneration Anlaby Park Community LibraryCllr Jack HainesCllr Ted DolmanCommunity Plan: Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods
Image source, Hull City Council Station planters installed to help with fight against climate change 9th October 2026 Three sustainable drainage (SuDS) planters have been installed at Hull Paragon Interchange. Read more Flooding News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Charles QuinnCommunity Plan: Responding to the Climate and Nature EmergencyHull Paragon InterchangeLiving With WaterTransPennine Express
Image source, Hull City Council Demolition contractor sought for former BHS building 7th October 2026 Hull City Council has launched a tender process for a demolition contractor to undertake the next phase of the Albion Square development. Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareBHS buildingCllr Paul Drake DavisCommunity Plan: Economic Growth That Works for AllThree Ships Mural
Image source, Hull City Council Wright Street junction works to start as part of Freetown Way scheme 6th October 2026 Hull City Council is advising motorists and the travelling public of a temporary closure to the Wright Street junction with Freetown Way, as part of a major investment that will restore two lanes of traffic and create new cycling and pedestrian facilities on one of the city’s key travel routes. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCommunity Plan: A Healthier and Fairer HullCommunity Plan: Responding to the Climate and Nature EmergencyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Wayfreetown way schemeHull City CouncilPBS Construction
Image source, Hull City Council Hull College receives national accreditation for supporting sustainable travel 5th October 2026 One of Hull’s most well-known further education providers has been recognised nationally for its work in encouraging and supporting staff and students to walk, cycle and use public transport to get to and from its campus in the heart of the city. Read more Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCommunity Plan: A Healthier and Fairer HullCommunity Plan: Responding to the Climate and Nature EmergencyCommunity Plan: Safe and Welcoming NeighbourhoodsCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilHull CollegeModeshift STARSsustainable transportTeam Modeshift
Image source, Siemens Gamesa Energy giant secures national travel award recognition 1st October 2026 One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilModeshift STARSSiemens Gamesasustainable transportTeam Modeshift
Image source, Hull City Council Partial road closure required to support ongoing investment in Kingswood roundabout 23rd September 2026 Hull City Council is advising motorists and the travelling public of a temporary southbound road closure that will be in place for around six weeks for vehicles travelling on Holwell Road, between the Wawne Road/Bude Road roundabout and the Bransholme/Honiton Road roundabout, from Monday 5 October 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BransholmeBude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdHolwell RoadHoniton RoadHull City CouncilkingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
Image source, Hull City Council Works underway on next stage of Freetown Way Scheme 18th September 2026 Construction work on a major transport scheme that will restore two lanes of traffic in each direction on Freetown Way and provide new and improved off-road cycling facilities is underway. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Wayfreetown way schemeHull City CouncilPBS Construction
Image source, Hull City Council State-of-the-art facilities open at Costello Playing Fields 17th September 2026 A state-of-the-art, purpose-built 3G all-weather pitch with dedicated changing facilities at Costello Playing Fields Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Jackie DadCllr Maria CowardCostello Playing FieldsHCALHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Image source, CR Reynolds Ltd Kingswood roundabout improvements to continue until spring 2027 17th September 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed that improvement works to two roundabouts in Kingswood will continue early into next year as part of the authority’s proactive plan to futureproof the network in the area. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdEnnerdaleHull City CouncilkingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
