Take care of your emotional wellbeing this World Mental Health Day 10th October 2025 Today is World Mental Health day – and taking care of mental health is essential every day. Self-care can help all of us feel better day-to-day, as well as aiding recovery from more significant issues. Self-care doesn’t have to be expensive bath bombs, spa days and gym tripe. There are little ways to take care […] Read more News
Hull Fair returns for 2025 10th October 2025 One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs has returned for its 731st year. Opening today (Friday 10 October), and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from rollercoasters and white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck and bingo, along with over 80 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull FairHull Fair 2025Humberside PoliceLord Mayor Cllr Cheryl PayneSuperintendent Sharon Philpott
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – including Hull Fair road closures 10th 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: Hull Fair A number of road closures and parking restrictions are in place for Hull Fair. They can be found here. Limited parking is available within […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Plaque commemorating the Literary and Philosophical Society unveiled in Hull 9th October 2025 A plaque commemorating the Hull Literary and Philosophical Society’s role in the cultural and educational history of the city over 200 years has been unveiled today (Thursday 9 October) at the Museums Quarter. The plaque stands in front of three figures depicting Minerva in the Museums Quarter Gardens, that once stood on the pediment of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob PritchardJane AvisonLiterary and Philosophical SocietyMargaret ImrieMinervaMuseum Quarter GardensPlaque
Open Exhibitions 2025 begin at Ferens Art Gallery 9th October 2025 Two exhibitions celebrating the talent of local artists will open this week at the Ferens Art Gallery. The annual Open Exhibition features over 300 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film. Artworks are produced by amateur and professional artists, many of which are from the local area. Some pieces will be for sale, […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryKerri OffordOpen ExhibitionYoung Artist Open Exhibition
Hull Fostering joins premiere of new film highlighting urgent need for foster carers 9th October 2025 Hull Fostering has joined forces with more than 90 local authorities for the simultaneous release of a new short film that highlights an urgent need for more foster carers. ‘The Run’ premiered at 12 noon at Birmingham’s Everyman Cinema and went live online nationwide, marking one of the largest collaborative fostering campaigns ever seen in […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Civic visit signals council’s growing support for city’s rail engineering sector 9th October 2025 Hull City Council has shown its support for growing a sector with ‘considerable potential’ for the local economy. The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Cheryl Payne, along with officers from the council’s regeneration directorate recently toured Northern’s Botanic Gardens TrainCare Centre in the city. During the visit, council staff and the Lord Mayor heard from […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Cheryl PayneCouncillor Mark IeronimoLord Mayor and Admiral of the HumberNorthern Botanic Gardens TrainCare CentreNorthern Rail
Over a quarter of a million pounds funding secured for Hull Museums 8th October 2025 Hull Museums and Gallery are delighted to have secured up to £272,095 from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), via Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund. This national fund, launched in April, supports local authority-linked museums in strengthening their operational resilience and enhancing public engagement. The award will help to continue delivering high-quality […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts Council EnglandCllr Rob PritchardDCMSfundingHull Museums & GalleryJane AvisonMuseum Renewal Fund
Hull offers free childcare funding for two-year-olds in low-income families 8th October 2025 Hull City Council is urging eligible families to apply for funding to access free childcare for their two-year-old children. The 2 Year Funding Scheme offers up to 15 hours of early education and childcare for two-year-olds in low-income or non-working households. Councillor Linda Tock, portfolio holder for children’s services, said: “Early education is such an […] Read more Children and families News 2 Year FundingCllr Linda TockEarly education
Spook-tacular line-up for HTAE’s Halloween workshops 7th October 2025 Families looking for fright-tastically free Halloween events are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) seasonal activities this month. A spook-tacular line-up of family-friendly workshops and activities, perfect for children aged four to 11, is being hosted. Halloween family crafting workshops will begin at The Avenues Education Centre on Park Avenue this week, running […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockHalloweenHTAEHull Training and Adult EducationThe Avenues Adult Education Centre
Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle 7th October 2025 Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle. The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection. This […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Waste Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesFood wasteNet Zerosimpler recycling
Hull resident prosecuted for fly-tipping large pile of construction waste 6th October 2025 A Hull resident has been successfully prosecuted and fined following a serious fly-tipping incident investigated by Hull City Council. In January 2025, a large quantity of construction waste was discovered behind D&S Specks on Wold Road. The council’s streetcare and grounds team swiftly cleared the site, and an environmental enforcement officer launched an investigation. A […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnFly-tippingprosecution
