Image source, Hull City Council Week of free family activities to celebrate Baby Week 12th November 2026 Hull families are invited to explore some of the fun and free events on offer for Baby Week 2026. Read more Children and families News Baby WeekCommunity Plan: Reaching Our PotentialCouncillor Linda Tock
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 Christmas tree call as Lord Mayor’s festival returns to Hull Minster 5th November 2026 A call has gone out to businesses, organisations and individuals to come up with most eye-catching creations possible for the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival. Councillor Maria Coward will officially open this year’s event at Hull Minster on Tuesday 1 December, with the festival running all the way up until Christmas Eve. Those that […] Read more Children and families Christmas Civic Community and Living News What's on ChristmasCllr Maria CowardCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our CityHull MinsterLord Mayor
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 Virtual School Hull’s Virtual School hosts night of celebration 26th October 2026 Hull’s Virtual School hosted a celebration event to recognise the children and young people they help to support. It was hosted in partnership with the Children’s University and took place on Thursday 22 October at the Hilton Hotel, Hull. Hull’s Virtual School supports and advises all those involved in the education of children in care, […] Read more Children and families News Children and young peoplechildren's social careCommunity Plan: Reaching Our PotentialCouncillor Linda TockeduactionHull and East Yorkshire Children’s UniversityLooked after childrenVirtual School
Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s Youth Parliament hold debate in council chambers as they celebrate 20 years of Youth Parliament 23rd October 2026 Caption: From L-R: Councillor Linda Tock, Isabella the new Young Mayor, Eunice the outgoing Young Mayor (seated) and Ethan the new Deputy Young Mayor. Credit: Hull City Council. Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Reps hosted the annual Youth Parliament on Thursday 22 October at the Guildhall. Youth Parliament is made up of children and young […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCouncillor Linda TockHull's Young MayorYouth Parliament
Image source, Hull City Council Council’s newspaper landing on doorsteps next week 21st October 2026 The latest edition of Hull CC News, the council’s newspaper, will be landing on doorsteps across the city from Monday, 26 October. Read more Children and families Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Mike RossCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our CityHull CC NewsHull Maritime Museum
Image source, The Peel Project with artist Layla Jabbari Creative Voice Festival returns for 2026 20th October 2026 A free festival aimed at developing young people’s creativity is back this half term. The Creative Voice Festival will take place Thursday 29 – Friday 30 October, 12.30-4.30pm at Princes Quay third floor. It will offer a mix of workshops, young people’s performances, exhibitions, conversations and food. It will give those visiting the chance to […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursCllr Jackie DadCommunity Plan: Our Culture, Our Heritage, Our CityCreative Voice FestivalPeel Project
Image source, Credit: Hull City Council. Hull City Council launches exciting new attendance campaign with mascot designed by local pupil, Brooke 20th October 2026 (From L-R: Sam Wilson, Design and Technology teacher at The Marvell College, Brooke from The Marvell College and Emma Davidson, Senior Education Welfare Officer at Hull City Council). Children and young people, families, schools and partners across Hull are coming together to strengthen attendance. At the heart of the campaign is a brand-new mascot designed […] Read more Children and families News Children and young peopleCommunity Plan: Reaching Our PotentialCouncillor Linda TockEducationschool attendanceschoolsThe Marvell College
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
More support to be offered to young people with new Young Futures Hub 16th September 2026 Hull has been one of the cities selected to establish one of the government’s new Young Futures Hubs. Unlike a traditional youth club, Young Futures Hubs will connect young people directly to the services that address the biggest challenges they are facing. Alongside providing open access to sports, creative activities and trusted youth workers, each […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationYoung Futures Hubs
Over 50 employers to exhibit at this year’s Apprenticeship Expo 16th September 2026 Over 50 employers and training providers will be there to exhibit at this year’s Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo. It will take place in Bishop Burton College’s Equine Arena on Wednesday 30 September, and will be open to the public from 3.45pm – 6.00pm. The event is aimed at young people in years 11, […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration ApprenticeshipsBishop Burton CollegeChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockDepartment for EducationDFEEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEmploymentTraining
