New SEND facility at The Boulevard Academy 19th March 2026 A new dedicated SEND unit and resource base has opened at The Boulevard Academy to provide additional support for students with special educational needs. The self-contained modular building features two classrooms and breakout areas, specialist teaching spaces, staff areas and toilets. The facility can support up to 25 secondary age students with a range of […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHull Esteem ConsortiumSENDSewell ConstructionThe Boulevard Academy
Second section of Hull Nature Trail opens at Oak Road Playing Fields 19th March 2026 Hull City Council is proud to announce the launch of the second section of the Hull Nature Trail. Read more Environment News Parks Councillor Charles QuinnHull Nature TrailOak Road playing fields
Cabinet to consider future funding for free school meals in Hull during holiday periods 19th March 2026 Senior councillors in Hull are to be asked to consider a recommendation that would continue the provision of free school meals during holiday periods for eligible children. Around 14,000 free school meal recipients in the city are currently supplied with food vouchers to cover the Easter, summer and Christmas breaks, along with half-terms. Funding for […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Mike RossCrisis and Resilience FundFree school mealsHousehold Support Fund
New conservation area for Wincolmlee adopted 19th March 2026 Hull has a new conservation area after one for the Wincolmlee area was adopted by Hull City Council. A full resurvey of the area in 2024, as part of the council’s strategic review of all conservation areas in the city, identified that Wincolmlee met national requirements for designation. The adoption of the Wincolmlee Conservation Area recognises […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisWincolmleeWincolmlee Conservation Area
Annual cycle safety scheme supports Hull school children to stay safe and stay seen 18th March 2026 Hundreds of school children across Hull received free cycle safety equipment over the winter months alongside their cycle training as part of an annual initiative. ‘Bike Lights for Dark Nights’, run by Hull City Council and supported by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside and Safer Roads Humber, has seen the local authority engage […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBike Lights for Dark NightsCouncillor Mark IeronimoOffice of the Police and Crime CommissionerSafer Roads Humber
Council continues to improve safety with new crossing facilities announced for Maybury Road 18th March 2026 Hull City Council has announced that work will begin next week to install a new toucan crossing on Maybury Road in Marfleet. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandCouncillor Mark IeronimoHolderness DrainimprovementsMaybury RoadPBS Construction
North Bridge: Weekend closures for vital resurfacing work 17th March 2026 *The second full closure of North Bridge, due to take place from 6am on Saturday 11 April until 6am on Monday 13 April, has been postponed. We will provide an update once a new date has been confirmed. Please note that all roadworks are subject to change. For live traffic and travel updates visit: https://travel.hull.gov.uk/live-traffic. […] Read more News Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets closureCouncillor Mark IeronimoMidland Industrial Flooring LimitedNorth BridgeRoadworks
Council seeks partner to develop cultural plan for young people 17th March 2026 Hull City Council is seeking an experienced cultural consultant, organisation or consortium to develop a Children & Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan, covering the life course from pregnancy to 25 years. This ambitious new plan will sit alongside the Hull Culture & Heritage Strategy 2025–2030 and support Hull’s status as a UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities member. […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Children & Young People’s Culture & Heritage PlanCllr Rob PritchardHull Culture & Heritage Strategy 2025–2030UNESCOUNESCO Learning City
Marketplace event to promote autism acceptance in Hull 17th March 2026 A marketplace event designed to promote understanding and acceptance of autism will take place in Hull later this month as part of Autism Acceptance Week. Hosted by Hull’s Autism Partnership Board, the marketplace will bring together a range of local organisations, services and community partners to showcase the support and resources available for autistic people […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careautismAutism Acceptance WeekCouncillor Linda ChambersHull City Council
Improvements planned for key Sutton Road / Leads Road junction to enhance safety and traffic flow 16th March 2026 Work to improve the junction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 24 March. Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsLeads RoadMOVASutton RoadSWARCOTraffic signals
Hull and East Riding conference launches nature recovery strategy 16th March 2026 The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), for Hull and East Riding, was launched at a conference held at Hull Guildhall on Friday 6 March. Almost half (45%) of the land in the Hull and East Yorkshire Region has had measures mapped onto it, intended as a guide to the most impactful places to focus nature […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnEast Riding CouncilThe Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Egg-cellent free Easter fun! 16th March 2026 Healthy Holidays Hull has a packed programme this Easter, with an exciting range of completely free activities for school-aged children and young people in Hull. There is something to suit everyone, including dedicated SEND sessions, throughout the spring break. The fun on offer includes high-ropes sessions, boxing, ice skating, dance, sports and more. A full […] Read more News Public Health
