Hull Public Health lead: Now is the time to get your winter vaccines 14th November 2025 As the weather turns colder and flu and other winter viruses thrive, Hull City Council’s Public Health lead is urging everyone eligible to get their winter vaccinations. For the first time, two- and three-year-olds are eligible for a free flu vaccine. They join all school-age children from reception to Year 11. All those who qualify […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Public Health fluRSVVaccineswinter
Thousands attend more than 1,600 Healthy Holidays activities 7th November 2025 Thousands of children and young people enjoyed 1,653 completely free activity sessions over an action packed Healthy Holidays summer. Held across the city, the fun included sports, go-karting, musical theatre, arts and crafts, and so much more. In addition to activities, there were 11 events including beach days, fun days and two large-scale Play Days. […] Read more News Public Health Healthy HolidaysHealthy Holidays Hullzebfest
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
Hull’s Pest Control Team nets national award 23rd September 2025 When it comes to whacking wasps, battling bed bugs and get rid of rats, Hull City Council’s Pest Control Team are the best in the country. The team beat more than 100 competitors to take the title of Best Local Authority team at the National Pest Awards in Manchester last week. The annual awards honour […] Read more News Public Health
State-of-the-art CDC opens 15th September 2025 High-quality and easily accessible health facilities are now available in Hull city centre after a brand new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was opened. Patients in Hull and the East Riding requiring diagnostic testing can now opt to attend the facility on Albion Street which was constructed in an impressive 15 months by Hull City […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Mike RossCommunity Diagnostic CentreNHSTime capsule
Fake Labubu warning 11th August 2025 Parents have been warned of dangerous counterfeit collectibles which could pose a choking hazard for children. Genuine Labubus are toothy-grinned plush toys which have become a global sensation sparking queues at toy shops and sold out stock. Rogue traders are now cashing in on the popularity of the toothy elves, selling poorly-made fakes with small […] Read more News Public Health counterfeitdangerfakehazardlabuburecallTrading Standardsviralwarning
Hull’s community leaders gather for ambition summit 24th July 2025 Local community leaders and partners came together yesterday (Wed July 23) for The Gathering – an event dedicated to discussing and progressing a shared vision for Hull. At the heart of the conversation was the Community Plan; how partners throughout the city are already working on enacting its six ambitions, and what happens next. The […] Read more News Public Health
Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull 17th February 2025 This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities. Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school breaks – will be offering a slightly smaller version of its usual exciting variety of sessions, with nutritious food included. The programme will run from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health
Huge seizure takes half-a-million fake cigarettes off the street 24th January 2025 A huge haul of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes has been recovered by Hull City Council’ Trading Standards team, working with partners in Humberside Police. The seizure consisted of half a million cigarettes, 121kg of tobacco and 500 vapes – the items were found at a Hull home, stored in stacks of carboard boxes, piled […] Read more News Public Health
Affordable Warmth grants support community groups in Hull in 2025 30th December 2024 Affordable Warmth, a citywide initiative to help residents with the cost of living this winter, will begin from Thursday 2 January 2025. The three-month initiative, which has seen 28 voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations receive funding, means more than 30 warm space venues will be open across Hull. This is in addition to the […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Public Health Affordable WarmthCllr Jack HainesHousehold Support FundWarm Spaces
All the fun – none of the hangover: Hull’s Low Ale Trail 18th December 2024 As ‘Mad Friday’ approaches, there’s an option for anyone who wants all the fun of a night out, with a clear head the next day. Hull’s Low Ale Trail is ready and waiting, with a total of 35 venues offering a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks. There are three trails across the city; Old Town, […] Read more News Public Health
Film screening closes 16 days of action on violence to women and girls 6th December 2024 A film about the reality of living with domestic abuse will be shown next week. Tuesday December 10 marks the end of 16 days of activism which began on November 25 – White Ribbon Day, and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. The 90-minute docu-drama Love? Is being shown […] Read more News Public Health
