Hull children get news of their primary school place offer 16th April 2026 Today is National Offer Day and families across Hull will have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. 94.57% of pupils were offered their first preference of school this year. 98.24% of pupils were allocated one of their three preferences. Pauline Turner, the Director of Children’s Services at Hull City Council said: “It’s […] Read more Children and families News Hull City CouncilPauline Turnerschools
Investing in Our Young People: Kingston Youth Centre benefits from major upgrade 16th April 2026 Young people in Hull are already feeling the benefits of new investment at Kingston Youth Centre, as part of a wider programme to improve youth facilities across the city. Hull City Council has invested £25,000 into a refurbished kitchen at the centre, alongside additional funding from the government’s Better Youth Spaces Fund, which has supported the transformation of […] Read more Children and families News Hull City Council
SEND Preparation for Adulthood Event returns to support young people planning their next steps 14th April 2026 Hull City Council is inviting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), along with their families and carers, to attend its annual SEND Post-16 Options and Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) event. Taking place on Wednesday 22 April, the event will be held on the ground floor of Princes Quay and will run from 10am to 5pm. Now […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Hull City CouncilMary MeredithSEND
Hull City Council pays tribute to The New Adelphi Club’s Paul Jackson 1st April 2026 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Jackson, founder of The New Adelphi Club, at the age of 71. Paul was a towering figure in Hull’s cultural and musical life. Through his passion, vision and unwavering commitment, The New Adelphi Club became far more than a music venue – […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Hull City CouncilPaul JacksonThe New Adelphi Club
Tributes paid to Lord Christopher Haskins 31st March 2026 Members of Hull City Council have paid tribute to the late Lord Christopher Haskins, whose death was announced on Monday 30 March. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Daren Hale, leader of majority opposition group at the council, said: “The council was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Lord […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor mike rossHull City CouncilLord Christopher HaleMatt Jukes
Discounted bus travel for young people to access Healthy Holidays Hull 27th March 2026 The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a discounted fare for young people to help them access the city’s Healthy Holidays programme during the Easter break. Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on east yorkshire busesHealthy Holidays HullHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilStagecoach East MidlandsYoung MayorYouth Parliament
Forum CIO to Host Second Social Prescribing Day in Hull 25th March 2026 Forum CIO, a local charity supporting communities across Hull, will host its second annual Social Prescribing Day celebration on Thursday 26 March at Level 3, Princes Quay Shopping Centre. Social prescribing plays a vital role in Hull, helping thousands of people connect with local groups, services and activities that support physical and mental wellbeing. The […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careForum CIOHull City CouncilSocial PrescribersSocial Prescribing DayTracy Meyerhoff
Shock the Dock – Hull’s electric bus revolution begins 25th March 2026 Hull and the East Riding have taken a major step towards cleaner air and greener transport this week, as East Yorkshire Buses unveiled its brand-new fleet of zero emission vehicles. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets East Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull City Councilsustainable transportThe DeepZEBRA2
Thrive Hull Conference 2026 champions mental health 23rd March 2026 More than 350 professionals, youth workers, educators and healthcare leaders gathered in Hull on Thursday 19 March for the Thrive Hull Conference 2026: Thriving Minds – Supporting Mental Health for Children and Young People in Hull. Held across the city’s cultural and community venues, including Hull Truck Theatre and the Albemarle Centre, the full-day conference highlighted the importance of […] Read more Children and families News Dean DavisHull City CouncilRachel RobertsThrive
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
“Strength, compassion and resilience” 16th March 2026 In this blog that marks the start of Social Work Week, Hannah, one of BASW’s Amazing Social Workers in 2026, talks about her role as a social worker for Hull City Council. When I qualified at University of Hull in 2008, I was young, fresh and ready to change the world! My first role as […] Read more Blogs Children and families BASWHull City Councilsocial worksocial work week
Hull social workers recognised in national awards 16th March 2026 Hull City Council is proud to announce that many of its social workers, as well as one of its teams, have received nationwide recognition for outstanding contribution to the social work profession. Amazing Social Workers is a campaign championing the exceptional work happening across the UK social work profession. It is run by the British […] Read more Children and families News BASWCouncillor Linda TockHull City Councilsocial work week
