The rise of AI, heritage-led regeneration and international connections – Hull culture conference back for third year 22nd January 2026 Hull’s annual cultural conference Cultural Tides is returning to Hull Truck, with free tickets now available to book for those with an interest in Hull's cultural and heritage offer. Now in its third year, the popular conference attracts members of the culture industry from across the country to listen, learn and share their thoughts on a number of key subjects within the sector. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardconferenceCultural TidesCulture & Heritage StrategyHull MaritimeHull TruckHull Truck TheatreMrs Nabeela Farida TunisNational Lottery Heritage FundUNESCO City of Music
Guildhall to host free Energy Clinic for Hull businesses 22nd January 2026 Hull’s Guildhall will host one of two free events organised by Oh Yes! Net Zero aimed at helping businesses become more sustainable, reduce their carbon footprint and more. Read more Business Environment News Regeneration What's on Energy ClinicsHull GuildhallOh Yes! Net Zero
Essential resurfacing works planned for key Kingswood roundabout 22nd January 2026 Hull City Council is set to undertake essential carriageway resurfacing works on the roundabout connecting Blackwater Way, Kesteven Way and Kingsbury Way in Kingswood. The programmed works will restore the roundabout’s road surface – which is in need of immediate repair – to ensure a safe, even highway for road users, with adequate grip and skid resistance. The work is scheduled to take place on Thursday 29 January and Friday 30 January – weather permitting. […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementskingswoodPBS Construction
Hull to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 22nd January 2026 Some of Hull’s most well-known buildings are to be lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). Held each year on 27 January, HMD commemorates the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more killed under Nazi persecution. Those who died in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Hull City Hall News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial dayHull City Hall
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
New Hull Funeral Services webpage launched 20th January 2026 A new Hull Funeral Services webpage has been created to support those dealing with the sad passing of a family member or friend. The webpage details alternative options that are available to keep costs down, whilst still having a respectful and professional funeral. There are two types of funeral packages available, attended or unattended cremations, […] Read more Customer Services News Bereavement ServicesChanterlands CrematoriumCllr Ted DolmanHull Funeral Services
Love Your Neighbourhood: Footpath improvements announced for Marfleet Lane 20th January 2026 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood initiative continues to enhance the city’s footpaths. Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark IeronimoEC SurfacingFootpathsimprovementsLove Your NeighbourhoodMarfleet Lane
HTAE’s English courses helping factory staff build brighter futures 19th January 2026 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) has been helping employees of Cranswick Convenience Foods build brighter futures through on-site English language lessons. Read more Business Education and Learning Feature News Regeneration Case studyCranswickHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationRachel Nolan
Council leader requests urgent meeting with Government over city’s exclusion from Northern Powerhouse Rail 16th January 2026 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has written to the Secretary of State for Transport to seek an urgent meeting to discuss how rail electrification to the city can be included as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for TransportHull City CouncilNorthern Powerhouse Rail
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 16 January 16th January 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Location Start date Due date Summary of works Utility/HCC A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 31-May-26 Major A63 Improvement scheme – […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care 16th January 2026 Hull City Council is introducing a new digital platform to help children and young people in care safely record, store and reflect on their life stories. The council has approved the use of the Virtual Memory Box, a secure online system that allows care-experienced children and young people to capture important memories, milestones and experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilVirtual Memory Box
Free event to discover apprenticeship opportunities 15th January 2026 Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) is offering those interested in a career in engineering, construction or business the chance to meet prospective employers during National Apprenticeship Week. Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationMeet the EmployerNational Apprenticeship Week
