Reasons why Hull Independent Visitors Service could be the most rewarding thing you ever sign up for 6th February 2026 In this blog, Jess, a Hull Independent Visitors Service volunteer, tells us why she loves her role. Three years ago, if you’d told me I’d be volunteering my time with young people, talking about school, mental health, and occasionally debating what counts as a reasonable amount of popcorn, I wouldn’t have realised how fulfilling the […] Read more Blogs Children and families Hull City CouncilHull Independent Visitor Service
Hull City Council launches new study to better understand social care needs in diverse communities 2nd February 2026 Hull City Council has commissioned an important new research study. The SENIOR Project aims to better understand the social care needs of older adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and the challenges they face when accessing formal care and support. Hull is becoming increasingly diverse, with a growing number of residents from […] Read more Adult social care News BAMECouncillor Linda ChambersHull City Council
Out of this world line-up confirmed for 2026 Colliderfest 2nd February 2026 British space scientist and science educator, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Team GB Olympian Grant Hardie and British Ice Dancing great, Christopher Dean will visit Hull this March as part of ColliderFest 2026. Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Christopher DeanCllr Rob PritchardColliderfest 2026Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-PocockFederation of SportFerens Art GalleryGrant HardieHull City CouncilHull MuseumsHull Museums QuarterHumber St and the Wilberforce InstituteKaty DukeOur CityPrinces QuayProfessor Mark LorchSTEAMUniversity of Hull
Oakfield School becomes an academy and joins The Consortium Academy Trust 2nd February 2026 The Consortium Academy Trust and Hull City Council are pleased to announce that Oakfield Special School formally joined the Trust on 1 February, marking a significant and positive milestone for both organisations. Oakfield Special School is a Hull school which specialises in the education of secondary aged pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND), particularly those […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City Council
Council leader requests urgent meeting with Government over city’s exclusion from Northern Powerhouse Rail 16th January 2026 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has written to the Secretary of State for Transport to seek an urgent meeting to discuss how rail electrification to the city can be included as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for TransportHull City CouncilNorthern Powerhouse Rail
Council introduces Virtual Memory Boxes for children and young people in care 16th January 2026 Hull City Council is introducing a new digital platform to help children and young people in care safely record, store and reflect on their life stories. The council has approved the use of the Virtual Memory Box, a secure online system that allows care-experienced children and young people to capture important memories, milestones and experiences […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockHull City CouncilVirtual Memory Box
Hull City Council response to Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement 15th January 2026 Hull City Council has expressed its disappointment as the city was omitted in the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) announcement. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossHull City CouncilNorthern Powerhouse Rail
Hull Expands SEND Outreach Partnership 12th January 2026 Hull City Council has announced the relaunch and expansion of its SEND Outreach Partnership, strengthening support for schools and reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Led by the Council’s Statutory SEND Services Team, the expanded partnership ensures SEND training and specialist support is […] Read more Children and families News Cllr Linda TockHull City CouncilSEND
Oh yes we did! Hull Fostering takes 600 foster community members to the pantomime. 8th January 2026 On Saturday 13 December, something really special happened for Hull Fostering. We took 600 members of our fostering community to Hull New Theatre to watch Beauty and the Beast. For a few hours, the pressures of everyday life softened into laughter, music, boos, cheers and pure Christmas magic. For many of our families, opportunities like […] Read more Blogs Children and families Hull City CouncilHull FosteringPantomime
Christmas card competition winners announced for 2025 18th December 2025 Hull City Council is excited to reveal the winners of its 2025 Christmas Card Competition, celebrating the creativity of young people across the city. After an enthusiastic response from schools during November’s competition, a panel of judges selected two outstanding designs to form the Council’s official 2025 digital Christmas card. The winning entries will be […] Read more Children and families News ChristmasChristmas card competitionHull City CouncilLord Mayor
Hull City Council’s digitisation project for children’s services files delivers 300 new trees 15th December 2025 Hull City Council has continued its move towards a greener, more efficient future by digitising thousands of historic children’s services files. The project, delivered in partnership with Hull-based company Storetec, recently led to 300 new trees being planted in Pickering Park. This, in turn, will see a range of benefits, from improving biodiversity, contributing to a […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Linda TockHull City CouncilPickering Park
Work starts on Freetown Way ahead of major investment 11th December 2025 Preparatory works are underway on Freetown Way to get the site ready for a major investment that will start in early 2026. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Active Travel EnglandBalfour BeattyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown WayHull City Council
