Hull team in line for national award for work to tackle illegal tobacco 4th March 2026 The team tasked with taking illicit tobacco off Hull’s streets is in the running for a national award. Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team, made up of members of the Public Protection Team, along with colleagues in Legal Services, have been shortlisted for Medium Team of the Year at the national Local Government Chronicle (LGC) […] Read more News
Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation 3rd March 2026 Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care. The Baby Friendly Initiative, which began in 1994, is a global programme that transforms healthcare for babies, […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull Best Start Family HubsHull City CouncilUNICEF
Hull communities come together at Civic Iftar event 2nd March 2026 Residents from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds came together in Hull during the month of Ramadan at the city’s second large-scale, open community Iftar. The Grand Community Iftar took place on Sunday 1 March at Hull City Hall, following on from a hugely well-received event held at The Guildhall last year. With increased demand this […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull City HallIftarLord MayorRamadan
Hull City Council sets budget for 2026-27 27th February 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed its budget for 2026-27, following a meeting of Full Council. Measures to make Hull cleaner, safer and more welcoming will include investments to fix more potholes, clean more streets, and better tackle crime. Councillors agreed to a Council Tax rise of 4.99% – a 2.99% increase for General Fund Services […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 27 February 27th February 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: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Humber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people 27th February 2026 A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services. The event was organised by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Youth Work Unit, in partnership […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilNational Youth AgencyNational Youth Strategy
Applications for next phase of pocket parks open 26th February 2026 Applications for round four of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme can now be made. To date, the flagship scheme has developed numerous sites across the city, improving unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green space to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. Pocket parks also provide good quality green space […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardPocket Parks
Work set to start on improvements and capacity enhancements for Kingswood roundabouts 26th February 2026 Hull City Council and its contractor, CR Reynolds Ltd, will begin delivery of two roundabout improvement schemes in Kingswood from next week. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdEnnerdaleEnnerdale Leisure CentrekingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood AcademyKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
Have Your Say on Future SEND Support 25th February 2026 The Government has launched a national consultation about improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The consultation, SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, was published on Monday 23 February and is seeking the views of families in Hull and across England. The proposals aim to: Your experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilSENDThe Hull SEND Local Offer
Four residents receive £1,000 fines for fly-tipping in Hull 25th February 2026 Hull City Council is urging residents to make use of the multiple authorised waste schemes and services available in the city, following four substantial fly-tipping fines. In the four separate incidents, the offenders were caught dumping waste in Reynoldson Street, Wellsted Street, Cave Street, and Tunis Street. Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “Fly-tipping is a crime, and we do not […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnfineFly-tipping
Pet cremator construction works underway 24th February 2026 Construction has begun to create a pet cremator at Hull City Council’s Priory Woods Cemetery. It will allow grieving pet owners the opportunity to have their beloved pet carefully and respectfully dealt with by an experienced bereavement officer in a peaceful, local environment. Cremations are expected to be available from early spring, where owners will […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull resident receives a criminal record for failing to clean up after their dog 24th February 2026 Hull City Council is once again urging dog owners to clean up after their animals, to avoid being fined or prosecuted. The warning follows the recent prosecution of Miss Christine Carter of Rose Avenue, Airlie Street, who failed to attend Hull Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 January 2026 and was convicted in her absence for failing to clean up after her dog. Subsequently, she was ordered to pay a £220 fine, £85 victim surcharge […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles Quinndog foulingenvironmentHull Magistrates Courtprosecution
