Council appoints Balfour Beatty to begin preparing Freetown Way ahead of major scheme 11th March 2026 A programme of advanced works will get underway on Freetown Way from early April to prepare one of Hull’s busiest routes for a major investment that will see the return of two lanes of traffic in each direction as well as the development of off-road cycling facilities. Hull City Council has appointed Balfour Beatty to […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Balfour BeattyCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown WayHull City Council
Trio of HTAE learners bring home awards 10th March 2026 Three talented learners from Hull Training & Adult Education (HTAE) proudly represented the service at the annual Hull & East Yorkshire Inter-College Electrical Installation & Diagnostics Challenge, each of them collecting an award. Hosted at Hull College, Alfie Davis (19), Joel Brewer (21) and Will Taylor (19) competed against other Level 2 full-time students and […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockHTAEHull Training and Adult Education
Cabinet to consider new government system for implementing Local Plan 9th March 2026 Hull City Council’s cabinet and planning committee will both consider a report which identifies how the council can transition into preparing an updated Local Plan following new government guidelines. The report will present the new Plan Making System introduced by government which requires the need for swifter plan production, replacing previous methods for implementing a […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Planning Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisLocal PlanPlanning
Public invited to help shape future design of Victoria Pier 2nd March 2026 Hull City Council will soon be asking residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape the future of Hull’s much-loved Victoria Pier. Read more Regeneration Councillor Mark Ieronimoinfrastructure investment programmeMason Clark AssociatesVictoria Pier
Applications for next phase of pocket parks open 26th February 2026 Applications for round four of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme can now be made. To date, the flagship scheme has developed numerous sites across the city, improving unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green space to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. Pocket parks also provide good quality green space […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Rob PritchardPocket Parks
Work set to start on improvements and capacity enhancements for Kingswood roundabouts 26th February 2026 Hull City Council and its contractor, CR Reynolds Ltd, will begin delivery of two roundabout improvement schemes in Kingswood from next week. Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Bude RoadCouncillor Mark IeronimoCR Reynolds LtdEnnerdaleEnnerdale Leisure CentrekingswoodKingswood AAPKingswood AcademyKingswood Area Action PlanWawne Road
Contractor appointed to deliver PlayZone 25th February 2026 Hull City Council has appointed contractor Cleveland Land Services Limited to deliver a PlayZone at Bude Park. Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture Regeneration Bude ParkCleveland Land ServicesCllr Rob PritchardFootball Foundationplayzones
Plans submitted for new SEND school in Hull 20th February 2026 Hull City Council has submitted plans for a new specialist school in Hull to cater for 125 pupils with severe physical and/or learning difficulties (SLD), whilst also creating up to 100 full‑time equivalent jobs. Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Cllr Linda TockFrederick Holmes Special SchoolHull EsteemWillowfield SEND School
‘Hull is a city of world champions’ 20th February 2026 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has congratulated Hull KR following last night's 30-24 victory over Brisbane Broncos in the Betfred World Club Challenge at the MKM Stadium. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull KRMKM StadiumWorld Club Challenge
Historic cannon unearthed during Queen’s Gardens transformation works 16th February 2026 A historic cast iron cannon has been uncovered during ongoing transformation works in Queen’s Gardens. Read more News Regeneration Humber Field ArchaeologyMaritimePeter ConnellyQueens Gardens
Save the date – Hull Community Energy Event 16th February 2026 Community organisations in Hull are invited to a free event in the Guildhall to learn more about developing local energy projects. Read more Environment News Regeneration What's on Cllr Charles QuinnGuildhallHull Community EnergyNorth East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
‘Best turnout ever’ at Hull Training and Adult Education’s Meet the Employer event 13th February 2026 Hull Training and Adult Education hosted its annual Meet the Employer event on Thursday, 12 February, which staff described as the ‘best turnout ever’. Hull Training and Adult Education welcomed 16 employers and over 200 registered attendees, not including walk-ins, from current and prospective young and adult learners, as well as local employers. Engagement across […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration HTAEHull Training and Adult EducationMeet the Employer
