Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools 2nd December 2025 A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bike Lights for Dark NightsBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFirst Step SportsPolice and Crime Commissioner for Humbersideroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Hull expands support for families with new Healthy Start vitamin pilot 28th November 2025 Hull City Council is strengthening its support for pregnant women, new parents and young children with the launch of a new vitamin distribution pilot across three Family Hubs, building on two years of innovative work to increase uptake of the NHS Healthy Start scheme. The pilot, now running from Fenchurch, McMillan and Marfleet Family Hubs, gives eligible families […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHealthy Start
Standing ovation for Hull young people at Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival 26th November 2025 Young people from across Hull took centre stage at this year’s Creative Voice Youth Arts Festival, showcasing original drama, comedy and monologue work they have spent months developing. Sixteen young members of Just Drama Youth Theatre, based at Andrew Marvell Youth Centre, delivered a 35-minute performance to an audience of more than 60 family members, […] Read more Children and families News Andrew Marvell Youth CentreCouncillor Linda TockCreative Voice Youth Arts FestivalJust Drama Youth Theatre
White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign 25th November 2025 A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Cllr Ted DolmanMatt JukesWhite Ribbon Day
Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week 24th November 2025 Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city. Held from 3–9 November and led nationally by the National Youth Agency, this year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures– highlighted the essential role youth workers play in helping young people feel supported and empowered. Throughout the […] Read more Children and families News Arts AwardCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor Mark CollinsonGet It Loud In LibrariesLifestyle 2025Youth Work Week
Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council 18th November 2025 40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months. The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces. These community groups may also offer guidance on how to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingIdeal HeatingWarm Spaces
Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme 17th November 2025 An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull. Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull City Council’s work with community centres across the city to address the need for investment and enhance the visibility of what they can offer. Community […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News BransholmeCllr Mike Rosscommunity
Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate 14th November 2025 A Member of Youth Parliament – Emperor-David Ikechukwu – made the trip up to Westminster on Thursday 6 November, where he met with other members for the UK Youth Parliament’s annual debate. More than 300 elected young members, aged between 11 and 18, discussed crucial current issues for young people, including housing, health, employment, crime […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockEmperor-David IkechukwuPrecious MachingaUK Youth Parliament
Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines 14th November 2025 As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations. For the first time, two- and three-year-olds are eligible for a free flu vaccine. They join all school-age children from reception to Year 11. All those who qualify […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Public Health fluRSVVaccineswinter
Free festive fun thanks to Hull Training and Adult Education 14th November 2025 Families in Hull can get into the Christmas spirit with a series of free festive fun events courtesy of Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE). On Saturday 6 December, step into the magical world of Narnia at Aslan’s Winter Narnia Extravaganza, taking place at The Freedom Centre on Preston Road. Visitors will journey through enchanting, […] Read more Children and families Christmas Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on ChristmasCllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
Hull City Council and East Riding Council host Apprenticeship Expo 2025 11th November 2025 Hull City Council is teaming up with East Riding Council to host a large-scale apprenticeship event. Members of the public are invited to attend the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo 2025 on Wednesday 19 November from 3.45pm-6pm at Bishop Burton College’s Equine Centre*. More than 50 exhibitors will attend, including apprenticeship employers, colleges, Independent […] Read more Children and families News ApprenticeshipsCouncillor Linda TockEast Riding CouncilHull City Council
Hull City Council seeks to understand the oral health of home-educated children with survey 11th November 2025 Hull City Council’s Public Health team is keen to understand the oral health of children who are educated at home. Due to a lack of national and local data, Public Health would like to hear the challenges and problems you may have encountered in relation to oral and dental health for your child or children. […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockPublic health
