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 Dolman
Image source, Hull City Council More new Council homes to be built in Hull 12th October 2026 £9 million secured to support the delivery of 83 new Council houses across the city. Read more Community and Living Housing News Council housesCouncillor Drake-DavisHousing Growth Plan
Image source, Courtesy of Humberside Police Hate crime not welcome in Hull 7th October 2026 Council supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Read more Community and Living News Cllr Ted DolmanCommunity Plan: Safe and Welcoming Neighbourhoods
Image source, Hull City Council Improvement works to take place at Northern Cemetery 2nd October 2026 Two phases of works set for Northern Columbarium. Read more Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Ted DolmanNorthern Cemetery
Image source, Hull City Council Council retains prestigious housing accreditation 18th September 2026 Hull City Council has been nationally recognised for a commitment to putting tenant involvement at the heart of housing services, earning a prestigious accreditation for a fourth consecutive term. Read more Community and Living Housing News Cllr Paul Drake DavisMark NearneyTpas Exemplar Accreditation
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
Thriving Sculcoates Park formally reopened 21st August 2026 A thriving Sculcoates Park in Hull has formally reopened having undergone significant improvements to increase participation, safety and community involvement. New footways and lighting to increase accessibility and safety for the community and park users have been installed, as well as the introduction of natural play equipment and fencing around the children’s play area. The […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Parks Regeneration Angela BlakeHigh Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammeSculcoates ParkStepneyTigers Trust
Young people encouraged to get protected from Men B 31st July 2026 Young people in Hull are being encouraged to take up a new, time-limited NHS vaccination offer to help protect against meningococcal B disease, which can cause meningitis and septicaemia. Vaccinations are available now for specific groups, ahead of new university and higher education terms starting in early autumn. The MenB vaccination offer is aimed at […] Read more Community and Living News Public Health
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
Major Ennerdale Leisure Centre refurbishment to be considered by cabinet 17th July 2026 A proposal to carry out a major refurbishment to Ennerdale Leisure Centre is to be put forward to Hull City Council’s cabinet. Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration CabinetCllr Jackie DadEnnerdale Leisure CentreSports England
