The vital support offered to children and young people by Hull Independent Visitors Service is being highlighted this Volunteers’ Week Running from 1 June to 7 June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise volunteers. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/pjyMY

❤️ May was Mental Health Awareness Month. We asked Andy's Man Club to visit staff at our depot on Stockholm Road to talk about the importance of looking after your mental health. 👏 Thanks to Josh for coming down 🔽 https://orlo.uk/92jpc

Celebrate the return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week with Grand Opening: Hull Trade Fair at Trinity Market today🛒🛍️✨ The event takes place from 10am to 3pm and is free to attend. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/M7GFA

Monday 1 June will signify the start of Humber Business Week 2026! It showcases talent, innovation and opportunities whilst providing a platform for networking among local and regional businesses. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/yR7gj

The eagerly anticipated return of Hull & East Yorkshire Fashion Week will kick off with an opening event at the historic Trinity Market🧥👗 Grand Opening: Hull Trade Fair will take place tomorrow, Saturday 30 May from 10am to 3pm and is free to attend. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/o3VS8

❤️ 🤍 Can the Robins do it again this weekend?!?! Hull KR take on Wigan in the Challenge Cup Final tomorrow. To show our support, we are lighting up buildings in the city centre red this weekend. Up The Robins!

A temporary Bus Gate has been reintroduce in the city centre today, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge. Cllr Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at Hull City Council, explains more.

Swapping screens for shared activities - like reading together at bedtime - is one of the simplest ways to support your child's development and help them establish healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more: https://orlo.uk/rsUEp #BestStartInLife

Everything you need to know about the bus parade celebrating Hull City's Play Off Final Win!🥳 🐅 🔗 https://orlo.uk/BzWaM

The Council will host a civic reception for Hull City AFC as they celebrate their Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final with a parade on Monday 25 May. The bus parade will begin at Ferensway at 3.10pm arriving at the City Hall approx. one hour later. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/xDXab

The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage has been awarded for the first time since 2012🏆 The winner for 2025 is Chloe from Kingswood, who was 12 when she helped save the life of her dad. Read more about the story here👇 https://orlo.uk/XUFRh

A heat health alert is in place for Hull over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures getting as high as 28C on Monday, and hitting the mid-20s over the weekend⚠️ ☀️ While some sun is great news for BBQs, it’s important to keep everyone safe 🔗 https://orlo.uk/yw6lj

Water play will arrive in Hull along with the predicted heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend🌞 🌊 Families can splash their way into the half-term holidays at Alderman Kneeshaw, Bude Road and West Park splash pads from Saturday 23 May. Find out more👇 https://orlo.uk/igs9Y

🧡 It's a huge weekend for Hull City as they play in the final of the Championship Playoffs. The winners will be heading to the Premier League. To show our support, buildings will be illuminated amber in the city centre. Up The Tigers 🐅

A magical exhibition celebrating some of the world’s most beloved and iconic characters, the Moomins, will open at Ferens Art Gallery on Saturday 23 May🤍🍃✨️ Visit The Wonders of Moominvalley and step into the enchanting world of the Moomins! More info👇 https://orlo.uk/F21LZ

Too much screen time can affect how young children sleep, learn and play - and small changes make a big difference. Find out how to help your little ones build healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more: https://orlo.uk/GIuxl #BestStartInLife

Hull City Council has announced Capital&Centric as its preferred lead development partner for the Albion Square redevelopment! Find out more👇 https://orlo.uk/HO6xD

The council’s children’s services has received their strongest Ofsted judgement ever, with inspectors highlighting sustained improvement and areas of outstanding practice. 🔗 : https://orlo.uk/6AUph

💙 We are lighting up buildings blue tonight for World NF Awareness Day.

Residents, business owners and property owners of Newland Conservation Area and surrounding areas are welcomed to provide feedback on proposals for its future. To find out more about its future, see below👇 https://orlo.uk/6zcdj

Big well done to Simpler Recycling Hull who were shortlisted at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management 2026🎉🎉 Although unsuccessful this time, their fantastic work and effort was recognised in the Best Local Authority Recycling Initiative category ♻️

Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a difference Explore our guidance here: https://orlo.uk/zmY2Z #BestStartInLife

The @childrenscomm.bsky.social wants to hear from all children about the changes they want to see for a better future, to make sure their voices are heard. Fill out the survey here: https://orlo.uk/2zmxW #TheBigFuture

ℹ️ The council will be carrying out essential maintenance on Friday 15 May, 2pm. During this time, you may experience issues accessing some council services. Normal service is expected to resume by 3:30pm on Friday 15 May. Thank you for your patience.

Hull Museums and Phoenix Families CIC have been nominated for the Partnership of the Year Award at the 2026 HEY Smile Awards!🎉 The nomination comes for their partnership programme, Tree Babies and Tots🍃🌿 Find out more👇 https://orlo.uk/G8c17

Hull is set to shine on the national stage🤩🌟 Next week bands and music industry delegates from the city head to Brighton to represent Hull as part of a Northern Music Takeover at The Great Escape Festival! More info here👇 https://orlo.uk/xja3O

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! Check in with yourself with the Self MOT and get advice and support from HEY Mind ⬇️ https://orlo.uk/sgBpc

🗳️ Residents across Hull went to the polls yesterday for this year’s local elections. One seat each in 19 out of Hull’s 21 wards was up for election. You can find out what happened here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/OUWQv

🌻 It's blooming marvelous! A community in Hull has come together to spruce up their area - and yours could be next. Read more here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/WzvqB

🗳️ Local Elections 2026 You can get live updates and results tonight from Hull City Council's Local Elections on - 📱 Our Social Media channels - Facebook, X and YouTube 💻 Our live blog 🔽 https://orlo.uk/OxWKm

🥕 Don't miss this famers market taking place in Hull tomorrow. 🗓️ Friday 8 May ⏰ 10am until 3pm 📍 Trinity Square (outside Hull Minster)

You’ve got just a few hours left to vote in today’s Local Elections (Thursday 7 May). Polling stations close at 10pm. Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/Jd83C

Local Elections are taking place in Hull today (Thursday 7 May). You’ve got until 10pm to vote. Find your nearest polling station here: https://orlo.uk/8eMNr

🗳️ Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today (Thursday 7 May) in the city council local elections. Find out more about today's local elections, including details on all the candidates, here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/sKbUx

Local Elections are taking place in Hull today (Thursday 7 May). Don’t forget to bring photo ID with you. Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/YrJ9p

Today is your chance, to have your say. Find out everything you need to know about today’s Local Elections here: https://orlo.uk/miqUM

🎵 Have you heard? Humber Street Sesh is back this summer! Read all about it here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/5TOQu

Miss Lorraine Harris has been appointed as the new Senior Coroner for the East Riding of Yorkshire and City of Kingston-Upon-Hull. Read more here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/S9mNf

This week marks National Deaf Awareness Week. We chatted with Macauley Tranmer, a data technician who is profoundly deaf and found support through our Employment Hub. 🔽 📹 https://orlo.uk/WVUfb

👷 Clearance of the former Debenhams building has commenced and construction will soon be underway, transforming the former store into 178 city centre apartments, as part of DBG Group Holdings Limited’s multi-million-pound investment into the city. Read more here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/3QjYx

Hull City Council is preparing to begin a three-month carriageway resurfacing scheme on Falkland Road in Marfleet, east Hull. The work will start on Monday 11 May and is planned to be completed by Friday 7 August, weather permitting. Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/u3BYI

Hand -hygiene is a vital part of infection control. This World Hand Hygiene Day, find out how clean hands save lives, and why the day is marked globally every year: https://orlo.uk/P77nN Later this month, look out for more info on how World Hand Hygiene Day is being marked in Hull

The 85th anniversary of the worst bombing Hull experienced during the Second World War is to be marked during the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service. 📆 Wednesday 6 May 🕰️ 2pm 📍Memorial Cenotaph inside Northern Cemetery Read more here 🔽 https://orlo.uk/r6z3D

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Local Elections are taking place in Hull on Thursday (7 May). Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/1bpKr

ℹ️ The council will be carrying out essential maintenance on Friday 15 May, 2pm. During this time, you may experience issues accessing some council services. Normal service is expected to resume by 3:30pm on Friday 15 May. Thank you for your patience.

Works are underway for the construction of Hull’s second Football Foundation PlayZone, this time in East Park⚽ The facility will feature an enclosed, floodlit 20x30m 3G pitch with markings for both football and rugby🤾 Find out more: https://orlo.uk/KGOoS

Permission has been granted for the demolition of the former BHS building in Hull city centre🏗️ Part of the permission includes the erection of a specialist steel support structure to ensure the Three Ships Mural is preserved🏢 Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/JKtgP

A wave of regeneration is spreading across Hull, bringing opportunities for economic growth 📈 The City Centre Vision sets out a plan to create a healthier and more innovative city, while strengthening its economy, identity and long-term resilience. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/vPks1

Private renters in Hull and across the country are to benefit from enhanced rights from 1 May. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give tenants more confidence to challenge poor practice, making renting fairer, safer and more stable. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/K0HZy