Invest Hull team continues to build on UKREiiF success 27th May 2026 Hull City Council’s Invest Hull team attended the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) last week for the fifth consecutive year, for the first time as part of the broader Invest Hull and East Yorkshire presence. Hosted at Leeds’ Royal Armouries since 2022, the annual conference welcomes thousands of delegates from across the […] Read more News
New booking system for Healthy Holidays scheme 27th May 2026 An exciting change is coming to Healthy Holidays Hull – for the first time all activities can easily be booked online with one single log-in. The brand new booking system means sessions can be secured, rather than booking directly through a number of different providers. The change is designed to make the process quicker, simpler […] Read more Children and families News
Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull City’s Championship Play-Off Final win 23rd May 2026 Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull City AFC as they celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with a parade on Monday 25 May. Open-top buses will make their way across Hull to the city centre, culminating with thousands of fans witnessing their heroes with the trophy on the balcony of […] Read more News Sport Stadium What's on Cllr Mike RossHull City AFCSky Bet Championship Play-Off FinalThe Tigers
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 22 May 22nd 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: For more infomation about the Drypool Bridge closure, visit: Drypool Bridge | Programmes – Bridges | Hull Read more News Transport & Streets Drypool BridgeHull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure 22nd May 2026 Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Bus GateCouncillor Mark IeronimoDrypool Bridge
Splash into the bank holiday weekend in Hull parks 22nd May 2026 Water play will arrive in Hull along with the predicted heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 23 May. The three splash pads will be open from 10am until 5pm on weekends, bank holidays and during […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Parks What's on Cllr Mike RossHull water playsplash padssplash park
Amy Johnson Cup awarded for first time since 2012 22nd May 2026 A prize named after an aviation pioneer who hailed from Hull has been awarded for the first time since 2012. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage, which dates back to the 1930s, can be won by Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. The winner for […] Read more Children and families Civic Education and Learning News Amy JohnsonCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
The Wonders of Moominvalley opens at Ferens Art Gallery 21st May 2026 A magical new family exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery this Saturday (23 May). The Wonders of Moominvalley invites families and grown‑ups to step into the enchanting world of the Moomins through a specially curated interactive exhibition, inspired by the stories and […] Read more Children and families Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on
Hull City Council supports Knife Crime Awareness Week 19th May 2026 Hull City Council has joined with other organisations in the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership to support Knife Crime Awareness Week. Running until Sunday 24 May, the annual campaign is led by the Ben Kinsella Trust. The charity tackles knife crime through education and campaigning, and was set up following the death of 16-year-old Ben in […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Cllr Mike RossCrime Prevention Fund
Step forward for Albion Square as Capital&Centric confirmed as preferred lead development partner 19th May 2026 The redevelopment of Albion Square has taken another crucial step forward, as Capital&Centric has been confirmed as the preferred lead development partner by Hull City Council. Read more Community and Living Housing News Planning Regeneration Albion Square developmentCapital & CentricCllr Mike RossUKREiiF
Hull’s children’s services celebrate strongest ever Ofsted report 18th May 2026 Hull City Council’s children’s services have received their strongest Ofsted judgement ever, with inspectors highlighting sustained improvement and areas of outstanding practice. Following an inspection in March, the council has been rated good overall for the first time ever, with outstanding ratings for the impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families and for the experiences […] Read more Children and families News
Newland Conservation Area public consultation open 15th May 2026 Residents, business owners and property owners of Newland Conservation Area and surrounding areas are welcomed to provide feedback on proposals for its future. Read more News Planning Regeneration Clough RoadCottingham RoadNewland Conservation Area
