Image source, David Street Photography Hull Fair arrives for 2026 5th October 2026 One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this month for its 732nd year. Opening this Friday, 9 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, […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Chief Inspector Derek HussainCllr Maria Cowardfamily eventHull Fair 2026Lord Mayor
Image source, Hull City Council Hull College receives national accreditation for supporting sustainable travel 5th October 2026 One of Hull’s most well-known further education providers has been recognised nationally for its work in encouraging and supporting staff and students to walk, cycle and use public transport to get to and from its campus in the heart of the city. Read more Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCommunity Plan: A Healthier and Fairer HullCommunity Plan: Responding to the Climate and Nature EmergencyCommunity Plan: Safe and Welcoming NeighbourhoodsCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilHull CollegeModeshift STARSsustainable transportTeam Modeshift
Image source, Emily Underworld, Unsplash Survey aims to help improve mental health at work 5th October 2026 A new survey is launching ahead of this week’s World Mental Health Day (October 10) to help take stock of the mental health of Hull’s workforce. The long-term goal of the research is to help reduce work-related stress, and improve mental health and wellbeing at work. Businesses and employers around the city will be urged […] Read more Business News
Image source, Adobe Stock Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 02 October 2nd October 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Image source, Hull City Council Improvement works to take place at Northern Cemetery 2nd October 2026 Two phases of works set for Northern Columbarium. Read more Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Ted DolmanNorthern Cemetery
Image source, Hull City Council Free author events celebrate young adult and teen fiction 1st October 2026 A series of free author events for teen and young adult events will take place across autumn, starting this weekend. A collaborative project between Hull Libraries and Hull Waterstones, YA SPOTLIGHT will welcome four acclaimed authors throughout the October and November at Hull Central Library. The line-up includes bestselling author Rachel Greenlaw, graphic novelist Salomey […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our Cityfree eventsHull LibrariesKenechi UdoguMorgan H. OwenPhilippa LeathleyRachel GreenlawS.J. BakerSalomey Dokuteen fictionWaterstonesYA SPOTLIGHT
Image source, Hull City Council Get support to stop smoking, says local nurse- turned-funeral-director 1st October 2026 Ahead of the start of Stoptober 2026, a former nurse has told how she quit her smoking habit with the help of local support services. Kelsey Stansfield started smoking while working as an auxiliary nurse in A&E during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a way to take a break and see her colleagues. Health concerns after […] Read more News
Image source, Siemens Gamesa Energy giant secures national travel award recognition 1st October 2026 One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilModeshift STARSSiemens Gamesasustainable transportTeam Modeshift
Image source, Hull City Council Planning application submitted for replacement of Priory Drive Footbridge 30th September 2026 A planning application has been submitted for the removal and replacement of Priory Drive Footbridge. Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoMason Clark AssociatesPlanningPriory Drive footbridge
Image source, Hull Heat Network Japanese delegation visits Hull Heat Network to explore low-carbon future 30th September 2026 Hull recently welcomed a delegation of Japanese officials to the city to learn about the Hull Heat Network. Read more Business Environment News Community Plan: Responding to the Climate and Nature EmergencyHull Heat Network
Image source, VHEY VHEY launches search for new board members to represent visitor economy 30th September 2026 Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is calling for passionate and experienced people from across the region’s visitor economy to join its influential Advisory Board. Expressions of interest are now being invited from people working in or with sectors across the visitor economy, with VHEY keen to ensure the board reflects the full breadth of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News `Advisory BoardChris BlacksellCllr Jackie DadCllr Nick CoultishVHEY
Image source, Aerial Defence Temporary drone restriction zone in force for Hull Fair 2026 29th September 2026 A temporary airspace restriction for drones will be in place over the Hull Fair site and surrounding area during this year’s fair, as part of the safety and security arrangements for one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Secretary of State for Transport have introduced Restriction of Flying Regulations […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on CAAChief Inspector Derek HussainCllr Jackie DaddronesHull FairHumberside PoliceTemporary drone restriction zone
