Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more 2nd June 2025 Hull City Council has announced the completion of works on two new pocket parks – one around Dingley Close in Orchard Park and one on Oak Road in Beverley and Newland. The land at both sites has been transformed and improved, now featuring new seating areas and planters. The Postcode Gardener, John Pickles, is supporting local […] Read more Community and Living News Parks Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardDingley CloseOak RoadPocket Parks
Free activities on offer to mark Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2nd June 2025 Next week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week and Hull City Council’s Early Help teams have put on a series of free events for parents and children. Infant Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 9 – 15 June and this year’s theme is ‘Who is holding the baby’. Infant mental health is an often […] Read more Children and families News What's on Infant Mental Health Awareness WeekPauline TurnerWho is holding the baby
What’s on in Hull – June 2025 1st June 2025 It’s finally here, June, the month when summer officially starts in the UK. Here’s a list of just a few things taking place in a, hopefully, sunny Hull this month. Armed Forces Day Queen Victoria Square, Saturday 28 June Armed Forces Day takes place at the end of this month, with events up and down […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Armed Forces DayBig Malarkey FestivalHull LibrariesHull Truck TheatreNick Mohammed
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 30 May 30th May 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
Trinity Live returns to Trinity Market 30th May 2025 Trinity Live is back for its sixth year. Returning on Thursday (5 June), Hull’s favourite free music event will be presenting top local talent in the atmospheric Trinity Indoor Market. With a fantastic line-up of performers promised, the market is the place to go to kick-off the weekend early in style. The season will continue […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardCrown & CushionMark PageTrinity LiveTrinity Market
Successful first event for Skills Bootcamps’ record-breaking Wave 6 29th May 2025 Skills Bootcamps Hull & East Riding hosted a successful inaugural skills match event, which saw local employers connect with relevant training providers, as it begins to roll out its record-breaking Wave 6 of the programme. The scheme received £10m of funding from the Department for Education in March which was accepted by Hull City Council and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHull Training and Adult EducationSkills Bootcamps
Major investment announced for Gower Road Play Area refurbishment 28th May 2025 Families in Hull can look forward to a brand-new, inclusive play space as Hull City Council announces a major refurbishment of the Gower Road Play Area. Hull City Council has appointed Sutcliffe Play Limited to deliver a transformative programme of works that will create a vibrant, accessible, and inclusive space for children and families to […] Read more News Parks Councillor Rob PritchardGower Road Play AreaSutcliffe Play Limited
Lord Mayor’s chosen charities revealed 27th May 2025 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities for the next year have been confirmed. At the 2025/26 installation ceremony at the Guildhall, the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, confirmed STAND and One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire would benefit as part of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund. STAND is the St. […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 May 23rd May 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
Award-winning author Dame Jacqueline Wilson comes to Hull 23rd May 2025 Hull school children have been treated to a fantastic day as world-renowned children and adult’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson came to town. Speaking at an ‘audience with’ event with 1,200 key stage two children from across Hull yesterday (Thursday 22 May), Jacqueline introduced her latest title, The Seaside Sleepover. She was joined by Rachael Dean, […] Read more News
Splash into summer this bank holiday weekend 23rd May 2025 Summer water fun begins in Hull this Spring 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 24 May. All three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays until Sunday […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Rob PritchardEast park splash padPickering Park Paddling Pool
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month. The project aims to enhance accessibility and increase parking spaces, ensuring the park remains a safe and enjoyable place for all visitors. A key highlight of this scheme is the reopening […] Read more News Parks Councillor Mark IeronimoCouncillor Rob PritchardEast ParkimprovementsWright Civil Engineering
