Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 12 December 12th December 2025 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
Council appoints Mason Clark Associates to progress replacement of Priory Drive footbridge 11th December 2025 Hull City Council has directly appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to progress the removal and replacement of the Priory Drive footbridge. Read more News Transport & Streets Mason Clark AssociatesPriory Drive footbridge
Leader calls for future funding in Hull for free school meals during holiday periods 11th December 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council has called on the Government to confirm it will continue to provide funding which will allow for free school meals for all eligible families during school holiday periods. Councillor Mike Ross has written to the Government ahead of changes coming into effect in April next year. He said: “We’re […] Read more News
Work starts on Freetown Way ahead of major investment 11th December 2025 Preparatory works are underway on Freetown Way to get the site ready for a major investment that will start in early 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandBalfour BeattyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown WayHull City Council
Hull KR great honoured with renaming of Phil Lowe Way 11th December 2025 Another of the Hull’s sporting greats has been recognised with the renaming of Poorhouse Lane to Phil Lowe Way in honour of Hull KR great Phil Lowe. Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Rob PritchardHull KRNeil HudgellPhil Lowe WaySewell Group Craven Park
Over 100 Christmas jumpers donated to support local families 11th December 2025 Kind-hearted residents across Hull, and surrounding areas, have helped spread festive cheer by donating their unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers. Read more Children and families Environment News BeercocksChristmas Jumper DayCouncillor Charles QuinnLove Your StreetSave the ChildrenThe Education Alliance
Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities 10th December 2025 Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Cllr Mike RossProfessor Anne AndersonUNESCOUNESCO Global Network of Learning CitiesUNESCO Learning City
Sight loss support team hosts careers event at Craven Park 10th December 2025 Hull City Council’s IPaSS Vision Support Team hosted an inspiring careers event at Craven Park on Thursday 6 November 2025, bringing together 15 young people with sight loss from across the city. The day-long session focused on building confidence, strengthening self-advocacy skills, and offering clear, practical guidance on taking the next steps towards employment or […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockCraven ParkIPaSS
The Venn Boulevard Centre: School pupil creates winning logo for Hull Nature Trail 10th December 2025 A Hull school pupil has designed the winning logo for the city’s new Nature Trail initiative. Earlier this year, pupils across Hull were invited to submit design concepts for the Hull Nature Trail – a new initiative aimed at helping people reconnect with nature. After careful consideration, a logo created by Blake, a pupil at […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnHull Nature TrailThe Venn Boulevard Centre
Families flock to free festive fun 10th December 2025 Families in Hull have been getting into the spirit of Christmas, and enjoying some free festive fun in East Hull. Read more Christmas Education and Learning News Regeneration HTAEHull Training and Adult EducationNarniaThe Freedom Centre
Future plans to shape St Andrew’s Dock 10th December 2025 A historic part of Hull is subject to proposed changes as part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reviewing all 26 of the city’s conservation areas. A new character appraisal has been produced for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area, with public feedback on the proposals wanted. Originally designated in 1990, the character of the conservation […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Character AppraisalCllr Paul Drake DavisHull Fishing Heritage CentreSt Andrew's Dock Conservation Area
Hull City Council tackles flooding concerns in Kingswood Park play area 8th December 2025 Hull City Council has announced a major upgrade for Kingswood Park, on School Lane, to tackle long-standing flooding issues and enhance play facilities for local families. Located adjacent to Kingswood Parks Primary School, the park provides a vital green space for the growing Kingswood community. However, during periods of bad weather, the park is often […] Read more News Parks improvementskingswoodKingswood ParkMike Ross
