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
Image source, Hull City Council 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
Image source, Hull City Council 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
Image source, Hull City Council 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
Image source, MJ Awards 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
Image source, Hull Culture & Leisure 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
Image source, Watson Batty 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
Image source, Hull Culture & Leisure 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
