Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull City’s Championship Play-Off Final win 23rd May 2026 Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull City AFC as they celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with a parade on Monday 25 May. Open-top buses will make their way across Hull to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the trophy on the balcony of […] Read more News Sport Stadium What's on Cllr Mike RossHull City AFCSky Bet Championship Play-Off FinalThe Tigers
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 May 22nd May 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: For more infomation about the Drypool Bridge closure, visit: Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Drypool BridgeHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure 22nd May 2026 Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus GateCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool Bridge
Splash into the bank holiday weekend in Hull parks 22nd May 2026 Water play will arrive in Hull along with the predicted heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 23 May. The three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on Cllr Mike RossHull water playsplash padssplash park
Amy Johnson Cup awarded for first time since 2012 22nd May 2026 A prize named after an aviation pioneer who hailed from Hull has been awarded for the first time since 2012. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage, which dates back to the 1930s, can be won by Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. The winner for […] Read more Children and families Civic Education and Learning News Amy JohnsonCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
The Wonders of Moominvalley opens at Ferens Art Gallery 21st May 2026 A magical new family exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (23 May). The Wonders of Moominvalley invites families and grown‑ups to step into the enchanting world of the Moomins through a specially curated interactive exhibition, inspired by the stories and […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
Hull City Council supports Knife Crime Awareness Week 19th May 2026 Hull City Council has joined with other organisations in the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership to support Knife Crime Awareness Week. Running until Sunday 24 May, the annual campaign is led by the Ben Kinsella Trust. The charity tackles knife crime through education and campaigning, and was set up following the death of 16-year-old Ben in […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Cllr Mike RossCrime Prevention Fund
Step forward for Albion Square as Capital&Centric confirmed as preferred lead development partner 19th May 2026 The redevelopment of Albion Square has taken another crucial step forward, as Capital&Centric has been confirmed as the preferred lead development partner by Hull City Council. Read more Community and Living Housing News Planning Regeneration Albion Square developmentCapital & CentricCllr Mike RossUKREiiF
Hull’s children’s services celebrate strongest ever Ofsted report 18th May 2026 Hull City Council’s children’s services have received their strongest Ofsted judgement ever, with inspectors highlighting sustained improvement and areas of outstanding practice. Following an inspection in March, the council has been rated good overall for the first time ever, with outstanding ratings for the impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families and for the experiences […] Read more Children and families News
Newland Conservation Area public consultation open 15th May 2026 Residents, business owners and property owners of Newland Conservation Area and surrounding areas are welcomed to provide feedback on proposals for its future. Read more News Planning Regeneration Clough RoadCottingham RoadNewland Conservation Area
Over 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 15th May 2026 Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next week, which will see 32 roads rejuvenated across the city. The city-wide micro-surfacing programme, which will see over 39,000m2 of roads treated, will begin on Monday 18 May and is expected to be completed by Thursday 11 June, weather permitting. Part of the council’s highways capital programme, these works aim to enhance the quality of the mainly residential roads, which are now […] Read more News Transport & Streets ColasCouncillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsMicro surfacing
Annual summit brings together organisations to combat antisocial behaviour 15th May 2026 Organisations from across the region, including Hull City Council, united to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) at the annual summit hosted by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Humberside. The event brought together representatives from Hull – as well as East Riding, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire councils – with Humberside […] Read more Community and Living News ASBHumberside PolicePolice and Crime Commissioner
