Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan 18th September 2026 Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCllr Linda TockCultural StrategyTangram
More support to be offered to young people with new Young Futures Hub 16th September 2026 Hull has been one of the cities selected to establish one of the government’s new Young Futures Hubs. Unlike a traditional youth club, Young Futures Hubs will connect young people directly to the services that address the biggest challenges they are facing. Alongside providing open access to sports, creative activities and trusted youth workers, each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationYoung Futures Hubs
Over 50 employers to exhibit at this year’s Apprenticeship Expo 16th September 2026 Over 50 employers and training providers will be there to exhibit at this year’s Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo. It will take place in Bishop Burton College’s Equine Arena on Wednesday 30 September, and will be open to the public from 3.45pm – 6.00pm. The event is aimed at young people in years 11, […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsBishop Burton CollegeChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDFEEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEmploymentTraining
Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s new app rewards residents for walking, cycling, or catching the bus or train 2nd September 2026 A new rewards app has officially launched in Hull turning everyday walks, cycle rides, and public transport trips into high-street shopping vouchers and charitable donations. Read more Children and families Environment News Parks Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on active travelBetterPointsBetterPoints HullCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City Councilsustainable transport
Image source, Active Hull 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
Thousands of potentially dangerous products seized from Hull shops 28th July 2026 Toys, baby feeding bottles, candles, tobacco products and more are among thousands of counterfeit items seized by Hull City Council’s Trading Standards officers. Two days of targeted action, dubbed Operation Bramble, were organised following a flood of information from members of the public. The tips were submitted after the council revealed previous seizures had recovered […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Cllr DolmancunterfeitOperation BrambleseizuresTed DolmanTrading Standards
Event aims to improve city’s support for young people with substance issues 28th July 2026 Professionals from across the city met recently for an event to explore key issues relating to substance misuse for children, young people and families. Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children and Young People Substance Misuse EventCllr Linda TockEarly HelpUniversity of Hull
Community centre re-opens in Hull – and another to follow! 27th July 2026 The Mitchell Centre is opening its doors again for the first time since 2023 - and it will soon be followed by the re-opening of Spring Bank Community Centre. Read more Children and families Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Cllr Ted DolmanCommunity Centres
Children help create signs to boost park safety in Hull 17th July 2026 Hull youngsters have created an illustration for the signs, which contain a QR code to allow for safety issues to be reported. Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Linda TockCllr Ted DolmanOak Road playing fieldsParks
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
Image source, Hull City Council / First Step Cycle 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
