School staff recognised for building relationships that boost wellbeing and belonging 7th July 2026 Caring and dedicated staff from schools across the city have been recognised by Hull City Council’s ‘Thrive’ Board for boosting the wellbeing of pupils. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Community PlanRelationships That MatterThrive
Warning Over carcinogens in ‘Squishy’ Toys 3rd July 2026 More than 1,000 dangerous ‘squishy’ toys containing a cancer-causing chemical have been seized from retailers in Hull. Benzene, discovered inside the toys, can cause immediate irritation, as well as long-term effects. Parents and carers have been urged to immediately dispose of any ‘Squeezy Dumplings’ brand toys, which comprise a plastic basket, with a single dumpling-themed […] Read more Children and families News Public Health
National award for Hull school supporting students to travel sustainably 2nd July 2026 A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national award for encouraging students, and their families, to walk, wheel and cycle to school more. Read more Children and families Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilModeshift STARSPaisley Primary Schoolsustainable transport
Training programme prepares kids for transition to secondary school 30th June 2026 More than 1,500 year 6 students from across Hull have taken part in a two-week training programme to prepare them for the transition from primary to secondary school. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Linda TockHM Coast GuardHull City CouncilKid Alertnetwork railNHSNorthernNorthern PowergridSafer Roads Humber
Hull City Council wins prestigious MJ Awards 23rd June 2026 Hull City Council has been recognised for its excellence in local government after winning in two categories at the MJ Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding innovation, resilience and impact across local authorities. As well as winning in two categories, Hull was shortlisted in a further three categories, out of 21. On Friday 19 June, at the awards evening, Hull was named one […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockMJ awards
Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology shortlisted for national Museum Award 18th June 2026 The Hull and East Riding Museum of Archaeology has been shortlisted in the best accessible category for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Awards. Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the UK. It is the only museum award to be […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Jackie DadEsther HallbergFamily Friendly Museums AwardsHull & East Riding Museum of ArchaeologyKids in Museumsshortlisting
All With Us programme claims prestigious LGC award 12th June 2026 Hull City Council has been recognised nationally, winning silver at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards for its ‘All With Us’ programme. Read more Children and families Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Public Health All With UsCllr Linda TockLGC AwardsNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Willowfield SEND School plans approved 4th June 2026 Plans for a new specialist school in Hull for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have been passed at Planning Committee. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Planning Regeneration Cllr Linda TockDepartment for EducationHull EsteemPlanning committeeWillowfield SEND School
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
Tickets now on sale for Big Malarkey 2026 1st June 2026 The Big Malarkey is back for its ninth year and will celebrate alongside the UK National Year of Reading. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which will once again take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’. Established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey 2026childrens literature festivalfamily eventHull LibrariesHull Schools Library Servicetickets
Spotlight on support for youngsters as Volunteers’ Week 2026 starts 1st June 2026 The vital support offered to children and young people by Hull Independent Visitors Service is being highlighted as Volunteers’ Week 2026 gets underway. Running from Monday 1 June-Sunday 7 June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. In Hull, some of that important work is being carried […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockHull Independent Visitors ServiceVolunteers' Week
Trinity Market event to open Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week 29th May 2026 The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market. Grand Opening: Hull Trade Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday 30 May, providing a showcase for a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs. Fashion designers, accessory makers and vintage sellers will be joined […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Cllr Jackie DadHull & East Yorkshire Fashion WeekTrinity Market
