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
Council invests to improve 100 city bus stops 6th October 2025 Hull City Council is investing more than £900,000 to improve around 100 bus stops across the city – making them safer, more accessible and more convenient for passengers while they wait for their bus. Following an audit of 1,108 bus stops and bus shelters in the city last year, the council, working alongside local bus […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporteast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlandssustainable transport
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 03 October 3rd October 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: To learn more about the Drypool Bridge programme and the mitigation measures in place, visit Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Free football sessions return for young care leavers 3rd October 2025 ‘Care to Dream’ football sessions will return thanks to Hull and East Riding Leaving Care Teams and the Tigers Trust. The sessions, aimed at young care experienced people aged 16-25 years, will kick-off again next week, joint funded by Room 42 and the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation. These free sessions are aimed at care […] Read more Children and families News Sport Care Leavers WeekCare to DreamCllr Linda TockCllr Victoria AitkenEast Riding Yorkshire CouncilFootball sessionRoom 42St. James Place Charitable FoundationTigers Trust
More support for SEND pupils at Ganton Special School thanks to council investment 3rd October 2025 A brand-new facility to support additional SEND pupils has opened at Ganton Special School. Two classrooms, two quiet rooms and associated facilities have been installed on-site as part of Hull City Council’s continued commitment to supporting SEND children in Hull. Up to 20 SEND places have been created at Ganton Special School, which will allow […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockGanton SchoolHull Esteem ConsortiumSewell Construction
Council thanks people for their support during bridge closure 3rd October 2025 Hull City Council has thanked residents and road-users for their continued patience as the council continues to fix Drypool Bridge. The council recognises the impact this has had on daily travel and is working hard to minimise disruption. To tackle issues with traffic and congestion, the council is using AI technology, extended the city centre Bus […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Bus GateDrypool BridgeKerry Ryanpublic transporttraffic and trave
Statement from Councillor Mike Ross on Manchester attack 2nd October 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has issued a statement about an attack at a synagogue in Manchester: “I am horrified by the incident that has taken place in Manchester. “This attack is all the more shocking, taking place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. “My thoughts and […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
Join Hull’s waste team: Recruitment drive ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout 1st October 2025 As part of the national rollout of Simpler Recycling in March 2026, Hull’s Streetscene Services have announced a recruitment drive to expand their waste team, with 70 new jobs on the way. In line with new national regulations requiring all local authorities to collect core recyclable waste streams from all households – including weekly food […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnEmployment HubJobs at Hull City CouncilRecruitment Drivesimpler recyclingStockholm Road Depot
Supported Internships applications open for September 2026 30th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Supported Internships team has collaborated with partners to organise a host of upcoming events and information sessions on September 2026 applications. The structured work-based programme is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds with SEND who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and who want to access the world of work, but may […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockPrinces QuaySupported InternshipsWilberforce College
Successful Multiply programme ends after supporting almost 5,000 learners 29th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Multiply programme, aimed at improving adult’s numeracy skills, has come to an end with remarkable success. In three years, it engaged with 4,963 learners and provided them with the opportunity to progress into further learning, increase confidence and gain employment. Multiply, a DfE-funded scheme through UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training & Adult Education ServicesMultiplyUK Shared Prosperity Fund
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
New rail exhibition opens at History Centre 25th September 2025 A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre. Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will guide visitors on a journey from the opening of the first line in 1840, through to the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Rob Pritchardhull railwayRail exhibitionRailway 200tracks through time
