Case study video: hear how bold decision resulted in 15-year partnership for East Bank 12th March 2026 Hull City Council’s ambitious East Bank Urban Village development and the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) are intrinsically linked. It was at the annual event at Leeds’ Royal Armouries where discussions first took place between the council and Muse, one third of the ECF partnership which was confirmed as East Bank’s lead […] Read more Feature Housing News Regeneration East Bank Urban VillageECFMuseUKREiiF
Council’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse in Hull recognised with gold award 12th March 2026 Hull City Council’s Neighbourhoods and Housing team has been awarded gold accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA). DAHA accreditation is seen as the UK benchmark for how housing providers should respond to domestic abuse. It is endorsed by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as best practice in the national Violence […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Housing News Cllr Ted Dolmandomestic abuseNeighbourhoods and housing
Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull 2nd February 2026 As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services Housing Cllr Mike RossHull Warm HomesWarm Homes TeamWarm Spaces
Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould 28th January 2026 Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have jointly renewed a social media campaign to inform landlords and tenants about the risk of leaving damp and mould in homes untreated, and the necessity of taking action. The councils have linked up with health professionals to share the Healthy Homes campaign via GP surgeries […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Public Health Cllr Paul Drake Davis
Formal bids for Albion Square lead development partner welcome 22nd January 2026 Hull City Council has formally begun its procurement process for a lead development partner as it reaches an important milestone in its significant Albion Square project. Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration Albion SquareBHS buildingCllr Paul Drake DavisThree Ships Mural
Former council warm homes manager honoured with MBE 30th December 2025 Tricia Welsh, recently retired Warm Homes Team Manager at Hull City Council, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List. Read more Housing News Ciuncillor Mike RossMatt JukesNew Year Honours ListTricia WelshWarm Homes Team
Beverley Road purchase paves way for flats plan 19th December 2025 Turning offices into homes could provide a boost to Hull’s social housing, as Hull City Council takes steps to buy a prominent Beverley Road property. The council is working on plans to convert the building – 337-341 Beverley Road – into 16 self-contained flats. It has been the base for Alan Wood & Partners, with […] Read more Housing News Beverley RoadCllr Paul Drake DavisHousingSocial housing
Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches 4th December 2025 The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund have been announced. Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), helping to ensure feelings of […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Cllr Ted DolmanCrime Prevention Fund
Discover how you can become more flood resilient 28th October 2025 Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). Ove Arup & Partners Limited will assess the current SRFA which helps to inform planning decisions to ensure new development considers flood risk management […] Read more Environment Flooding Housing Living With Water News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnDerringhamHull’s Strategic Flood Risk AssessmentLiving With WaterOrchard Park
Energy efficient and affordable – building begins on dozens of new Hull homes 6th October 2025 Affordable homes that will be some of the most energy efficient in the city are now being built in the Orchard Park area of Hull. Construction has started at Isledane, where 34 new high-quality houses available for social rent from Hull City Council will boost the housing options available in a priority regeneration area of […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Affordable housingCouncillor Drake-Davisenergy efficiencyHousing
Councils to stage landlords event on new legislation – TV star to appear 26th September 2025 Hull City Council staff will join East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s private sector housing enforcement team in hosting a free seminar for local landlords and agents on the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act. The event in Beverley on Wednesday 8 October will feature Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action and star of Channel 5 […] Read more Housing News Councillor Drake-DavisHousing
City centre Advice Hub to boost help available from Hull Warm Homes Team 18th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Warm Homes Team is to raise awareness of the valuable help available to residents and tradespeople by opening a short-term pop-up Advice Hub. The drop-in will be in the city centre at 18 Whitefriargate between Monday 22 and Friday 26 September. It will provide residents with the opportunity to understand the way […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Councillor Drake-DavisWarm Homes Team
