Image source, Hull City Council Blue Diamonds Awards to shine bright during National Care Leavers Month 6th November 2026 Hull City Council will host its annual Blue Diamond Awards next week to celebrate the successes and achievements of the city’s young people on Thursday 12 November. Read more Children and families News What's on Blue Diamond AwardsCllr Linda TockCommunity Plan: Reaching Our PotentialNational Care Leavers Month
Image source, Hull City Council/East Riding of Yorkshire Council ‘Silent Battles’ project aims to raise awareness of mental health support for veterans 4th November 2026 A campaign developed with local veterans, Armed Forces organisations and health partners aims to highlight the challenges that veterans face. ‘Silent Battles’ shows the importance of seeking support, rather than battling on in silence, and how veterans are an integral part of our communities. The project has been commissioned by East Riding of Yorkshire Council […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Armed ForcesCllr Linda TockCommunity Plan: A Healthier and Fairer HullVeterans
Image source, Sewell Construction Ground broken at Willowfield Academy 30th October 2026 Construction works have begun for the development of Willowfield Academy, a new specialist school in Hull. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHull EsteemHumber Education TrustSewell ConstructionWillowfield Academy
Image source, Hull Training and Adult Education Double delight for HTAE apprentices at national awards 26th October 2026 HTAE's Jazzmin Smith was crowned the 2026 Apprentice Paperhanger of the Year, while fellow apprentice Daisy Milner was named runner-up. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockCommunity Plan: Reaching Our PotentialDaisy MilnerHull Training and Adult EducationJazzmin Smith
Hull City Council appoints Tangram to develop new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan 18th September 2026 Hull City Council has appointed cultural strategy specialists Tangram to develop the city’s new Children and Young People’s Culture & Heritage Plan. Tangram are experts in culture, heritage and community projects. They specialise in taking complex information and turning it into clear, easy-to-use plans. The project will focus on pulling together extensive insight, evidence and […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Jackie DadCllr Linda TockCultural StrategyTangram
Image source, Hull City Council WiME celebrates tenth anniversary on return to Hull 7th September 2026 Hull’s Guildhall will host a free event aimed supporting women and girls in the region considering a career in the manufacturing, engineering, construction, digital and renewable sectors. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockDr Kirsty ClodeGreen Port HullHull GuildhallWiME
HTAE to host construction demonstration day 7th August 2026 Those with an interest in construction, whether as a learner, employer or industry partner, are invited to Hull Training and Adult Education’s (HTAE) demonstration day this summer. HTAE will host an innovation day at its Construction Centre on Nursery Grove in partnership with leading buildings manufacturer weinerberger UK & Ireland. The day will bring together […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration What's on Cllr Linda TockConstruction CentreHTAEweinerberger
Work underway on making improvements at Hull Training and Adult Education following Ofsted inspection 3rd August 2026 Work is already underway on making improvements at Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), following a recent Ofsted inspection. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEOfsted
Event aims to improve city’s support for young people with substance issues 28th July 2026 Professionals from across the city met recently for an event to explore key issues relating to substance misuse for children, young people and families. Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children and Young People Substance Misuse EventCllr Linda TockEarly HelpUniversity of Hull
Image source, Hull City Council Children help create signs to boost park safety in Hull 17th July 2026 Hull youngsters have created an illustration for the signs, which contain a QR code to allow for safety issues to be reported. Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Parks Cllr Linda TockCllr Ted DolmanOak Road playing fieldsParks
HTAE apprentice defies odds to earn distinction 8th July 2026 A Hull City Council apprentice who suffered a stroke during her training has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination to complete her course with a distinction. Amy Shepherd, 31, has successfully achieved her Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE), despite facing significant personal and health challenges along the way. Amy […] Read more Education and Learning Feature Regeneration Amy ShepherdCllr Linda TockHTAENeighbourhoods and Housing Service
School staff recognised for building relationships that boost wellbeing and belonging 7th July 2026 Caring and dedicated staff from schools across the city have been recognised by Hull City Council’s ‘Thrive’ Board for boosting the wellbeing of pupils. Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Community PlanRelationships That MatterThrive
