Hull Litterbugs hit with criminal records and over £13,000 in fines 5th June 2026 Hull City Council is continuing to warn residents to dispose of their litter responsibly, to avoid a substantial fine or prosecution. The warning comes after 30 residents, who failed to pay fines issued by the council, were recently convicted in Hull Magistrates’ Court after littering in the following locations: All residents were issued a criminal record and ordered to pay […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnKeep Britain TidyLittering
113th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 5th June 2026 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Maria Coward, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Coward was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 21 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2026/2027 civic year. The installation ceremony took place […] Read more Civic News Cllr Maria CowardCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord Mayor
Road improvements on Alfred Gelder Street to take place during Drypool Bridge closure 4th June 2026 Hull City council, in partnership with C R Reynolds, will complete essential highway improvement works on Alfred Gelder Street during the closure of Drypool Bridge. Works will take place between Lowgate and Drypool Bridge from the week commencing Monday 15 June 2026, for approximately six weeks. The scheme is essential due to the deteriorating condition […] Read more News Transport & Streets Alfred Gelder StreetCllr Mark Ieronimo
Residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 4th June 2026 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the council’s bulky item collection service and Household Waste Recycling Centres, following six substantial fly-tipping fines. In the six separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Worthing Street, on two occasions, Tunis Street, on two occasions, Cave Street, and Sculcoates Lane. Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment at Hull City Council, said: “Fly-tipping […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCllr Charles QuinnfineFly-tippinghousehold waste and recycling centre
Programme to build workforce resilience for Hull employers to launch 4th June 2026 Hull Resilience Hub, a new integrated workforce health programme designed specifically for Hull businesses and employers, is being launched this month. Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Resilience HubKeep Britain Working ReviewThe Latus GroupUniversity of Hull
New exhibition celebrates Hull’s maritime past through the lens of William Jackson 4th June 2026 Hull History Centre will host Industrial River: The Photographs of William Jackson, a new exhibition opening on Tuesday 2 June. Running until Saturday 21 November 2026, the display offers visitors a rare glimpse into Hull’s working rivers and docks during a period of profound change. Featuring 32 striking photographs displayed across 17 panels, the exhibition […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionHull MaritimeIndustrial River: The Photographers of William JacksonWilliam Jackson
Willowfield SEND School plans approved 4th June 2026 Plans for a new specialist school in Hull for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) have been passed at Planning Committee. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Planning Regeneration Cllr Linda TockDepartment for EducationHull EsteemPlanning committeeWillowfield SEND School
Mark Jones MBE Centre opens, promoting youth entrepreneurialism 3rd June 2026 A new enterprise centre aimed at promoting youth entrepreneurialism was officially opened today, Wednesday 3 June, at 161 High Street in Hull. Read more Business News Regeneration 161 High StreetLevelling Up FundingLord MayorMark Jones MBE Centre
Submissions start for the Young Artist Open exhibition 3rd June 2026 Budding young artists are being encouraged to enter their artwork for an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The Young Artist Open exhibition, previously known as the Junior Open, has been held annually at the Ferens Art Gallery since 2003 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadexhibitionFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung Artist Open
Civic funeral for former Lord Mayor Anita Harrison 3rd June 2026 A civic funeral service for former Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull Anita Harrison will take place later this month. The long-serving Hull City Councillor died last month at the age of 71. The service will take place at Hull Minster on Wednesday 17 June at 11am. A civic procession will occur beforehand, travelling from […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCllr Anita HarrisonHull MinsterNorthern Cemetery
Tickets now on sale for Big Malarkey 2026 1st June 2026 The Big Malarkey is back for its ninth year and will celebrate alongside the UK National Year of Reading. Tickets are now on sale for the celebrated children’s literature festival which will once again take over part of East Park, transforming it into ‘Malarkey Park’. Established during Hull’s year as UK City of Culture 2017, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey 2026childrens literature festivalfamily eventHull LibrariesHull Schools Library Servicetickets
Spotlight on support for youngsters as Volunteers’ Week 2026 starts 1st June 2026 The vital support offered to children and young people by Hull Independent Visitors Service is being highlighted as Volunteers’ Week 2026 gets underway. Running from Monday 1 June-Sunday 7 June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. In Hull, some of that important work is being carried […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockHull Independent Visitors ServiceVolunteers' Week
