Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people.
The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the local authority and its partners will work together to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Hull.
The plan was co-produced with children, young people and partners. This has created a strong, shared vision and understanding of the needs of the children and young people in the city.
Through surveys and with the help of local partners, the council managed to gather the views of over 9,000 young people in the city, providing them rich intelligence about the things they should focus on most to improve children’s lives and experiences. These views are captured within the plan and are central to it.
The plan was launched at the council’s youth event – ‘Hull’s Young People – Supporting Young People through Youth Work – Reaching Their Potential’, which took place at the MKM Stadium yesterday.
Eunice, the city’s Young Mayor, took centre stage to launch the plan.
The event was organised to bring together partners who provide support for young people in Hull, like youth workers, school staff, the NHS, Humberside Police, the voluntary sector and more.
It explored the key issues facing young people and how joint working can enable services to provide better support.
It also gave the opportunity for attendees to network, take part in workshops and share areas of good practice.
The keynote presentation was delivered by Abbee McLatchie, Director of Youth Work and Deputy CEO of the National Youth Agency (NYA).
As the national body for youth work in England, the NYA supports youth workers and youth work organisations to deliver safe and effective youth work which meets young people’s needs. It does this through providing guidance, training and staff development opportunities and offering its expertise to those designing, delivering and commissioning youth work.
Abbee McLatchie, said: “Youth work creates vital spaces where young people can build confidence, form positive relationships, and develop the life skills they need to thrive and unlock their potential. It is a key part of the support ecosystem around young people, working alongside education, health, justice and other services to meet their needs in a holistic way.
“As the NYA introduces its new qualification framework in 2026 and the government launch their National Youth Strategy, we look forward to helping Hull strengthen its youth workforce to better support local young people. I’m excited to see the city’s renewed commitment to youth work and youth participation reflected in the Children’s and Young People’s Plan. We are looking forward to the positive impact this will have on young people across Hull”.
Councillor Linda Tock, the portfolio holder for Children’s Services at Hull City Council, said: “Hull City Council have placed children and young people at the very heart of its Community Plan. We have the ambition to make Hull a child-friendly city and a place where lifelong learning is valued, supporting access to good quality jobs, and ensuring everyone can reach their potential.
“Children from across the city have helped the council to coproduce this refreshed five-year Children and Young People’s Plan, setting out how we and our partners will continue to support children. This means we can live in a city that children and young people feel proud to call home and a city where every young person knows their voice matters.
“It’s a shared commitment – one that ensures children and young people are not just spoken about, but heard, included, and empowered. The plan helps shape how services are delivered and ensures we are held accountable for the decisions we make and the futures we influence.
“We couldn’t think of a better place to launch it than at our youth event, in the presence of our partners who work hard for children and young people every day in the city. All partners and practitioners will embrace the plan and be encouraged to use this as a focus for their work to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families and the communities.”
