Foster Care Fortnight in Hull, “This is Fostering” 11th May 2026 From Monday 11 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, Hull Fostering will once again be part of Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s biggest awareness campaign for fostering. Led by The Fostering Network, this annual fortnight shines a light on what fostering really is, the difference it makes, and the people who make it possible. This […] Read more Children and families News What's on Foster care fortnightHull FosteringThe Fostering Network
Complex engineering work continues on Scale Lane Footbridge 11th May 2026 Hull City Council announces short-term closure of Scale Lane footbridge to undertake specialist engineering work. As part of the council’s long‑term infrastructure maintenance programme, Mason Clark Associates were appointed to carry out detailed investigations of Scale Lane footbridge earlier this year after it was identified in 2024 that the bridge’s bespoke swing mechanism required repair. As part of these investigations, three of the bridge’s wheels […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Chris JacksonMason Clark AssociatesScale Lane footbridge
Take action this Mental Health Awareness Week 11th May 2026 This week (May 11-17) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is about taking action. Mental health is part of day-to-day life for everyone but just like eating well, or getting active, good mental health means taking action – and every action counts. Taking action could mean doing something to support yourself, […] Read more News Public Health
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 08 May 8th May 2026 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
Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome 8th May 2026 A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool. The community of Holyrood Villas on Field Street came together to bed in new flowers into recently installed planters. The site was earmarked during round three of the council’s flagship scheme and transformed from a neglected area […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration DrypoolHolyrood VillasNeighbourhood co-ordinatorsPocket Parks
Local Elections 2026: As it happened 7th May 2026 Follow the 2026 Local Elections with our live blog from the Guildhall. Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections
Polls now open for Hull’s local elections 7th May 2026 Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local elections. Elections are taking place in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards today. Kingswood and Ings wards do not have local elections. Details on all candidates for each ward can be found here. Polling stations are open until 10pm […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Hull electionsLocal Elections 2026
Case study: National Deaf Awareness Week 2026 6th May 2026 This week marks National Deaf Awareness Week. The annual week, running 4-10 May, is dedicated to increasing public understanding of deaf culture, history and the challenges faced by the deaf community. It encourages individuals and organisations to participate in activities that promote better communication and greater inclusivity. This ethos aligns with one of Hull City […] Read more Feature Housing News Regeneration Ben StonehouseEmployment HubMacauley TranmerNational Deaf Awareness Week 2026Neighbourhoods & Housing
Humber Street Sesh bounces back with limited discounted tickets on sale now 6th May 2026 The award-winning grassroots festival for emerging music, Humber Street Sesh, is set to return to Hull Marina on Saturday 1 August, after narrowly avoiding closure due to financial pressures affecting festivals across the UK. Following uncertainty over the festival’s future, driven by rising operational costs, declining sponsorship, and the wider cost-of-living crisis; organisers have launched […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on EventsHumber Street SeshKath Wynne-HagueSesh 2026tickets
New Senior Coroner for the East Riding of Yorkshire and City of Kingston upon Hull 6th May 2026 Miss Lorraine Harris has been appointed as the new Senior Coroner for the East Riding of Yorkshire and City of Kingston upon Hull. Miss Harris will start in the role on 1 June, stepping up from her current position as Area Coroner. She will succeed Professor Paul Marks, who is retiring after 14 years as […] Read more Customer Services News Lorraine HarrisMatt JukesProfessor Paul MarksSenior Coroner
North Road to close for emergency repairs 6th May 2026 North Road in Hull will be subject to a full road closure this weekend due to emergency carriageway resurfacing works. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Chris JacksonFrancis Askew PrimaryNorth Road
Debenhams building regeneration as part of £75 million investment 5th May 2026 Clearance of the former Debenhams building has commenced and construction will soon be underway at the building in Hull, transforming the former store into 178 city centre apartments, as part of DBG Group Holdings Limited’s multi-million-pound investment into the city. The building on Prospect Street has stood vacant since 2021 but is now undergoing redevelopment […] Read more Housing News Planning Regeneration Circus CircusDBG GroupDebenhamsProspect StreetShirethorn House
