Over 100 Christmas jumpers donated to support local families 11th December 2025 Kind-hearted residents across Hull, and surrounding areas, have helped spread festive cheer by donating their unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers. Read more Children and families Environment News BeercocksChristmas Jumper DayCouncillor Charles QuinnLove Your StreetSave the ChildrenThe Education Alliance
Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities 10th December 2025 Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Cllr Mike RossProfessor Anne AndersonUNESCOUNESCO Global Network of Learning CitiesUNESCO Learning City
Sight loss support team hosts careers event at Craven Park 10th December 2025 Hull City Council’s IPaSS Vision Support Team hosted an inspiring careers event at Craven Park on Thursday 6 November 2025, bringing together 15 young people with sight loss from across the city. The day-long session focused on building confidence, strengthening self-advocacy skills, and offering clear, practical guidance on taking the next steps towards employment or […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockCraven ParkIPaSS
The Venn Boulevard Centre: School pupil creates winning logo for Hull Nature Trail 10th December 2025 A Hull school pupil has designed the winning logo for the city’s new Nature Trail initiative. Earlier this year, pupils across Hull were invited to submit design concepts for the Hull Nature Trail – a new initiative aimed at helping people reconnect with nature. After careful consideration, a logo created by Blake, a pupil at […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnHull Nature TrailThe Venn Boulevard Centre
Families flock to free festive fun 10th December 2025 Families in Hull have been getting into the spirit of Christmas, and enjoying some free festive fun in East Hull. Read more Christmas Education and Learning News Regeneration HTAEHull Training and Adult EducationNarniaThe Freedom Centre
Future plans to shape St Andrew’s Dock 10th December 2025 A historic part of Hull is subject to proposed changes as part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reviewing all 26 of the city’s conservation areas. A new character appraisal has been produced for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area, with public feedback on the proposals wanted. Originally designated in 1990, the character of the conservation […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character AppraisalCllr Paul Drake DavisHull Fishing Heritage CentreSt Andrew's Dock Conservation Area
Hull City Council tackles flooding concerns in Kingswood Park play area 8th December 2025 Hull City Council has announced a major upgrade for Kingswood Park, on School Lane, to tackle long-standing flooding issues and enhance play facilities for local families. Located adjacent to Kingswood Parks Primary School, the park provides a vital green space for the growing Kingswood community. However, during periods of bad weather, the park is often […] Read more News Parks improvementskingswoodKingswood ParkMike Ross
Councillors to consider allocating government funding 8th December 2025 Two of Hull City Council’s ongoing schemes could receive a funding boost, should councillors decide to allocate a government grant to the projects at this month’s cabinet meeting. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that the council had been chosen to receive £1.5m of Pride in Place Impact Fund (PiPiF). The […] Read more Business Community and Living News Regeneration CabinetCity Centre GrantsCllr Paul Drake DavisCommunity HighstreetsPride in Place Impact Fund
Council working together with Humberside Police and partners to prevent retail crime this Christmas 5th December 2025 Issued by Humberside Police As the festive season approaches, we remain committed to preventing retail crime and keeping shopping areas safe by working closely with local retailers and partners during one of the busiest times of the year. This work also supports the Home Office’s Winter of Action, a continuation of the Safer Streets Summer […] Read more Community and Living News CrimeHumberside Police
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 05 December 5th December 2025 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: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year 5th December 2025 Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city. St Nicholas Primary School – part of Humber Education Trust – Longhill Primary and Estcourt Primary have joined nine other schools in Hull in taking part in the WOW – the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving Streetssustainable transportWOW Challenge
Paralympian Roy Turnham leads vision impaired tennis taster days for Hull students 5th December 2025 Hull-based Paralympian and blind athlete Roy Turnham has teamed up with Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) Vision Support Team to deliver two inspiring vision impaired (VI) tennis taster days for young people living with sight loss. This autumn, Roy and his team from Roy Turnham’s Vision Impairment Training and Active Living Skills (RT Vitals) visited St […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilVision impaired
