Discover how you can become more flood resilient 28th October 2025 Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA). Ove Arup & Partners Limited will assess the current SRFA which helps to inform planning decisions to ensure new development considers flood risk management […] Read more Environment Flooding Housing Living With Water News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnDerringhamHull’s Strategic Flood Risk AssessmentLiving With WaterOrchard Park
Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities 27th October 2025 Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years. It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnDefraenvironmentHumber Forest
Free activities for parents and children as National Baby Week returns to Hull 27th October 2025 Hull City Council, as part of Hull’s Early Help Partnership, is proud to be taking part in the second year of Baby Week. A whole host of free events and activities across the city will be taking place. The collaboration supports parents, carers and families working with other partners, including midwives, health visitors, the voluntary sector, nurseries […] Read more Children and families News
Money advice week comes to Hull 27th October 2025 A week dedicated to helping people talk about their finances and find support will take place in Hull in November. Talk Money Week 2025 runs from Monday November 3 to Friday November 7, with a free event in Princes Quay on Saturday November 8. It will provide an opportunity for people to get advice and […] Read more News
“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns 24th October 2025 Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 24 October 24th 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
Blue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month 24th October 2025 Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13 November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people. This year, the ceremony lands in the middle of National Care Leavers Month. Previously, National Care Leavers Week took place at the end of October. The week has now moved and expanded to run throughout November. […] Read more Children and families News Blue Diamond AwardsCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
Hull City Council responds to Care Quality Commission’s Local Authority Assessment 24th October 2025 Hull City Council reaffirms its commitment to delivering high quality and inclusive adult social care services following the publication of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Local Authority Assessment. Although the report rates Hull as ‘Requires Improvement’, with two areas where significant shortfalls were identified, the assessment also recognised important areas of strength, including our strong […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersTracy Meyerhoff
Hull creative company awarded contract for new 2026 event 23rd October 2025 Local cultural organisation ‘Back to Ours’ will deliver a brand-new event in 2026, following a contract award from Hull City Council. ‘Our City’ will form part of a fantastic weekend in Hull, alongside the already successful event Colliderfest and established cultural conference Cultural Tides. The event will bring a whole host of community groups and organisations […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCllr Rob PritchardColliderfestCultural TidesCulture & Heritage StrategyCulture HullLouise YatesOur City
Essential carriageway resurfacing work to commence on James Reckitt Avenue 22nd October 2025 Hull City Council will be undertaking essential carriageway maintenance work on the roundabout at the junction of James Reckitt Avenue and Gillshill Road, starting next week. The work will improve the existing carriageway, to ensure the road surface remains safe, even, and provides adequate grip and skid resistance for all road users. Work is due […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdimprovementsJames Reckitt AvenueRoad closureRoadworks
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative 21st October 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
