Warning as two major Hull fires caused by incorrect waste disposal 10th July 2023 Hull City Council is encouraging residents to dispose of their waste correctly, following two major waste-related fires. The Council continues to recommend that residents dispose of dangerous and potentially flammable items at the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This message comes after an increase in the number of waste related fires in the city, which are […] Read more News Waste Bring Back Heavy MetalDoug SharpEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Services AssociationFCC EnvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresHumberside Fire and Rescue
Hull’s Dettol Celebrates 90 years 10th July 2023 The 90th anniversary of Hull’s famous Dettol is being celebrated at the Hull History Centre throughout this summer. Dettol, one of Reckitt’s key brands, was the world’s first safe, non-caustic antiseptic that was endorsed by doctors across the globe. It helped to reduce the maternal death rate from sepsis by 50% and was carried by […] Read more Museums News What's on Councillor Rob PritchardDettolHull History Centre
Time for businesses to have a say on Hull 10th May 2023 Following on from the successful Community Strategy survey for local residents, the council has now launched a questionnaire for local businesses to share their views. This second survey, specifically created for business owners and entrepreneurs, asks what it’s like to run a business in the city, both the positive aspects and barriers, and how the […] Read more News
Showcasing the city at UKREiiF 10th May 2023 Hull City Council will next week showcase the city at the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). The council’s Invest Hull team will be hosting a stall in the exhibition hall at Royal Armouries in Leeds for the three-day event from 16-18 May. Invest Hull is dedicated to attracting new investment to the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Alex CoddInvest HullUKREiiF
Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvements celebrated 10th May 2023 Residents in an area of east Hull have a local park they are proud of thanks to support from Hull City Council. Through the UK Government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund, £85,000 was pledged to Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) in Bilton Grange for a biodiversity and park improvement project. The scheme was completed in collaboration with […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Aldermand Kneeshaw ParkCllr ConnerLevelling Up Parks Fund
Local health, care and children’s services come together to promote Safer Sleep Week 10th March 2023 Safer Sleep Week is an annual awareness event ran by The Lullaby Trust, to raise awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and to equip parents with information on how they can reduce the risk. This year, the event occurs from 13 – 19 March. The focus of the Lullaby Trust campaign is co-sleeping. The […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren's centresEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHumber Teaching NHS Foundation TrustPublic healthSafer Sleep Week
Becoming a Foster Carer or Supported Lodgings Provider 10th March 2023 In this useful information booklet you will find information about: Who Can Foster The Different Types of Fostering Financial Information The Fostering Assessment and Approval Process What is Supported Lodgings Supported Lodgings Assessment and Approval Process Frequently Asked Questions Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Weekly roadworks update – March 10 10th March 2023 Here is the latest breakdown of roadworks taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateroads
New exhibition on First World War British Jews arrives at Hull History Centre 10th March 2023 A new exhibition at Hull History Centre highlighting the contribution and sacrifice of Hull’s Jewish community during The First World War will open next week. We Were There Too is produced by We Were There Too: British Jews in the First World War, a project which has developed a website covering military and social history. […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Cllr Alison CollinsonHistory CentreWe were there tooWorld War I
Weekly roadworks update – 10 February 10th February 2023 Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Look up, down and all around 10th February 2023 Façade lighting is being installed on four buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull in a bid to increase the street’s shopping and hospitality experiences. The scheme will see the lighting installed at numbers 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 and 55 Whitefriargate. The lighting will highlight the street’s architecture and heritage, as well as making it easier to signpost […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate regeneration
Hull becomes trailblazer city for Start for Life funding 10th February 2023 Hull is to benefit from £3.5million for Family Hubs to support the city’s families. One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for young people with special education needs and disabilities, in local communities. Family Hubs will expand what’s on offer in Hull’s children’s centres, and provide help […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFamily hubsstart for life
