Don’t miss out on Healthy Holidays Hull 13th July 2026 With the start of the summer holidays less than two weeks away, the Healthy Holidays Hull programme is about to kick off. Booking is still open online, for the usual offer of exciting, totally free activities all summer long. But parents and carers are advised to book now, as spaces fill up quickly and some […] Read more News Public Health What's on
Warning Over carcinogens in ‘Squishy’ Toys 3rd July 2026 More than 1,000 dangerous ‘squishy’ toys containing a cancer-causing chemical have been seized from retailers in Hull. Benzene, discovered inside the toys, can cause immediate irritation, as well as long-term effects. Parents and carers have been urged to immediately dispose of any ‘Squeezy Dumplings’ brand toys, which comprise a plastic basket, with a single dumpling-themed […] Read more Children and families News Public Health
Heat alert issued for Hull 22nd June 2026 The second Heat Health Alert of the year has been issued for Hull. Read more News Public Health
Seized tobacco products pass 700,000 17th June 2026 Operations by Hull City Council’s Public Protection officers have seen 718,968 counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco pouches and vapes seized so far in 2026. Working with colleagues in Humberside Police, the team has disrupted sales of illicit products destined for the streets of Hull. May proved the most prolific month overall so far, with confiscation of 231,420 […] Read more News Public Health
All With Us programme claims prestigious LGC award 12th June 2026 Hull City Council has been recognised nationally, winning silver at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards for its ‘All With Us’ programme. Read more Children and families Community and Living Health and Social Care Housing News Public Health All With UsCllr Linda TockLGC AwardsNorth Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Vaccine reminder bookmarks available now 9th June 2026 Parents and carers can pick up free bookmarks with an at-a-glance overview of all childhood vaccines at any of Hull’s libraries, museums, customer service centres and Family Hubs. The essential checklist includes every recommended inoculation for babies, children and during pregnancy. They are designed to be a handy reminder people can take home and keep, […] Read more News Public Health
Take action this Mental Health Awareness Week 11th May 2026 This week (May 11-17) is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is about taking action. Mental health is part of day-to-day life for everyone but just like eating well, or getting active, good mental health means taking action – and every action counts. Taking action could mean doing something to support yourself, […] Read more News Public Health
Men sentenced after woman’s death at illegal event 27th April 2026 Two men have been sentenced to prison, following the death of a young woman at a nightclub-style venue in Witham, Hull in April 2022. Jaime Jones-Knight died after going over the wall of a first-floor smoking area, and falling through the roof of the neighbouring business. She was seriously injured in the incident and later […] Read more News Public Health
Former smoker from Hull voices her support for regional quit smoking campaign 8th April 2026 A woman from Hull is featuring in a new region-wide smoking campaign, Turn the Corner. Amy Robinson started smoking when she was 12 but quit after seeing her mum go through kidney and lung cancer as a result of smoking. She is now urging the 37,200 smokers in Hull to give up too. Shortly after […] Read more News Public Health
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
Get inspired to quit this No Smoking Day 11th March 2026 People around the country will be making the decision to quit this No Smoking Day, and Hull smokers are being urged to join them. The annual drive to encourage quitting and raise awareness of the risks of smoking falls on Wednesday March 11. Anyone needing inspiration can find it in the recently-released documentary, Quitters. The […] Read more News Public Health
Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed 13th February 2026 The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Councillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockHull City Council
