Councils confirm continuation of ‘Freedom Pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers 9th May 2025 A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council. After initially being introduced in September 2024, the Young Person’s Freedom Pass, an initiative between the two local authorities and the region’s bus […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilStagecoach East Midlands
Latest Hull District Heat Network proposals to be considered 9th May 2025 Approval will be sought this month for Hull City Council’s district heating project to take a significant step forward. The council’s cabinet will hear of proposals to approve the full business case and award the construction contract for Phase 1 of the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) to Vital Energi Utilities Limited. The development of […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCabinetCllr Charles QuinnHull District Heat NetworkNet Zero
Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel 8th May 2025 One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a ‘Very Good Travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARSRix Groupsustainable transport
Find out about the free childcare support available to you – including childcare places and breakfast clubs 8th May 2025 Hull City Council is urging local parents and carers to take advantage of the free childcare provision available to them. The government’s childcare offer for working parents has expanded over the past year and the council want to ensure parents and carers understand what their options are for their child’s government-funded early education. The council’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News 30 hours free childcarebreakfast clubscareersChildcarechildcare fundingChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleEarly educationEarly yearsEducationFamily Information ServiceFree childcare
Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture 8th May 2025 Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered. This new funding will ensure the council’s culture and heritage team are well placed to increase external investment, raise the profile of the city and deliver on key strands of […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob Pritchardcultureculture & heritageHEY VolunteersInvestmentLocal Visitor Economy PartnershipstrategytransformationVHEY
Free Hull events aim to prevent child car seat errors that could cost young lives 8th May 2025 Hull City Council has teamed up with Safer Roads Humber and award-winning child safety experts Good Egg Safety CIC to deliver a series of free child car seat safety events —designed to prevent life-threatening installation errors and give parents and carers added peace of mind. Starting this month, seven events will take place across Hull, […] Read more Children and families News What's on Councillor Mark IeronimoGood Egg Safety CICSafer Roads Humber
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to investigate Hessle Road Flyover 7th May 2025 Hull City Council has selected Mason Clark Associates to progress comprehensive investigations on Hessle Road Flyover. Over the next 12 months, Mason Clark Associates will undertake detailed investigations on the flyover’s deck. These works will provide crucial information to help the council determine the feasibility of future strengthening works to ensure the structure’s long-term resilience. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Results of the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Election 2nd May 2025 On Thursday 1 May residents voted on who would represent them as the Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire. The count took place on Friday 2 May at Haltemprice Leisure Centre and the Guildhall in Hull. The declaration was made on Friday afternoon and below is the result: Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Election: Luke […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Hull and East Yorkshire Combined AuthorityLuke CampbellMayoral Election
Moorsbus returns to help passengers in Hull and the East Riding discover the North York Moors 2nd May 2025 Residents of Hull and the East Riding will be able to enjoy trips to the North York Moors this summer, thanks to funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council to bring back the Moorsbus (M1) service. Running every Sunday and Bank Holiday, from Sunday 4 May to Sunday 28 September, a […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilMoorsbus CICNorth York Moors
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 02 May 2nd 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
Find out more about jobs in health and care at bumper careers event 1st May 2025 People in the region are being invited to find out about the careers on offer at the Inclusive Careers – Health and Care Expo this May. It takes place in the Kingston Suite at the MKM Stadium on Thursday 22 May, 4.00pm – 7.00pm. It’s a great opportunity for young people, parents/carers and adults who […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News adult social carecareerschild friendly cityChildren and young peopleCity Health Care PartnershipEast Riding CouncileventHealthHull JobsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustJobsJobs in HullLearning and skillsMKM StadiumNHSSocial careTraining
Sutton Road Bridge: Temporary closure for essential deck repairs 1st May 2025 Hull City Council announce two-day closure for Sutton Road Bridge. As part of the council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the city’s infrastructure, a temporary closure of Sutton Road Bridge is necessary to carry out essential deck repairs. This scheme will help ensure the safety and functionality of the bridge, which is a vital […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Gillian OsgerbySutton Road Bridge
