Hull Family Hubs awarded certificate by UNICEF 9th July 2025 Hull’s Family Hubs have been awarded a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF. This is the first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme which aims to transform healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsUNICEF
New SEND Hub opens in Hull 8th July 2025 A new SEND hub has launched in Hull, providing expanded SEND services in one place. Works to Lil Bilocca House in the city centre have been completed, establishing a new Integrated Hub of Hull City Council’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. Building work began on the ground floor in January this year and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockLillian BiloccaSEND
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on 7th July 2025 Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thousands of people were killed in the genocide in the country, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people murdered on a single […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord MayorSrebrenica
What’s on in Hull – July 2025 4th July 2025 With summer in full swing, why not take yourself and the kids down to an event to enjoy the heat while it lasts and make an experience that will last forever. Well look no further… Pride in Hull Hull City Centre, Saturday 26 July Taking place in the heart of Hull (Hull City Centre), this […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Calamity JanePride in HullRocky Horror Show
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 04 July 4th July 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
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Submissions invited for the Young Artist Open exhibition 4th July 2025 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 2004 and celebrates the creative talent of young people in Hull and the surrounding area. Artworks […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardFerens Art GalleryMadeline BraceYoung artistsYoung Artists Open Exhibition
Council leaders issue updated statement 3rd July 2025 Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Council leaderscouncil statementCouncillor Anne HandleyCouncillor mike rossGovernmentVivergo Fuels
Connect to Work to help thousands into employment 2nd July 2025 A voluntary programme aimed at helping thousands of people in Hull and the East Riding into employment will begin this autumn, with information sessions for businesses and providers to start next week. Connect to Work, a new Support Employment programme funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will support disabled people and individuals […] Read more Adult social care Business News Regeneration Cllr Linda ChambersConnect to WorkDWP
Council to assess condition of King William III statue 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has announced plans to carry out a detailed condition survey of the iconic King William III statue – locally known as “King Billy”. This work forms an early step in the delivery of the council’s recently approved five-year infrastructure plan, which includes the preservation of Hull’s historic statues and monuments. The survey […] Read more News Statues and monuments Councillor Mark Ieronimofive-year infrastructure planKing William III statueLost Art
Investigation works scheduled for Hessle Road flyover 1st July 2025 As part of Hull City Council’s five-year investment in the city’s infrastructure, investigation works will be carried out on Hessle Road flyover to help inform future strengthening works. Following their appointment in May, Mason Clark Associates will begin detailed investigation works on the carriageway of Hessle Road flyover on behalf of the Hull City Council. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHessle Road flyoverMason Clark Associates
Drypool Bridge: Council to start fixing key city bridge 1st July 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that repair and strengthening works on Drypool Bridge will begin this month (July), with Esh Construction and Mason Clark Associates leading the project. Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence last week, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges contraflowCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
