Lisa Shares Why She Became a Foster Carer 13th April 2023 Seven and a half years ago whilst Lisa was helping her foster carer friend to look after a brother and two sisters, she took the plunge and contacted Hull Fostering to enquire about becoming a respite carer so she could continue to support the children. After discovering the children may be split up as no […] Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Hull City Council Leader calls on Education Secretary to extend Free School Meals 13th March 2023 The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has written to the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan to call on the government to increase the number of pupils eligible for Free School Meals. Councillor Ross has written the letter on behalf of the council asking the government to extend Free School Meals […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor mike rossEducationFree school mealsschools
Online Fostering Information Events 13th March 2023 If you have ever wondered what it is really like to be a foster carer in Hull, we would love to see you at our next online information event. Read more Children and families Hull Fostering: Latest News and Updates
Businesses’ turn to have their say on masterplan 13th February 2023 Businesses can learn more and have their say on Hull City Council’s West Docklands Masterplan at a drop-in session this Thursday (16 February). The business-focused event is from 4-7pm at Hull Ice Arena and is part of a six-week consultation on the plans which run until Monday 20 March. It follows a successful public session […] Read more Business Ice Arena News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHull Ice ArenaWestern Docklands
Offering the Best Start in Life 13th January 2023 Superstition surrounding Friday 13th means that many people regard today as unlucky, so learning Hull’s children’s services Ofsted report would be released today, Friday 13th January, it was not unreasonable to think this was a sign of bad news coming our way. However, we did not need to worry, thanks to the significant changes Hull’s children’s services have made in the last three years our latest Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. Read more Children and families Children Social ServicesFosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and UpdatesOfsted
Weekly roadworks update – January 13 13th January 2023 Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Significant step forward for children’s services in Hull 13th January 2023 Hull’s children’s services mark a significant milestone after the latest full Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. During a two-week inspection in November, inspectors found that the council provides ‘good’ services for children in care and has given an overall judgement of Requires Improvement. The previous full inspection, in 2019, assessed the […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockMatt JukesOfstedPauline TurnerSocial Work Academy
Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic family of volunteers 13th January 2023 HEY! Volunteering, a big, friendly enthusiastic family of volunteers, is hosting a recruitment drive. Applications opens on Monday 16th January and provides an opportunity for the people of Hull and East Yorkshire to join the programme and support arts, culture and heritage across the region. The iconic, blue-coated volunteer programme began back in 2016 to […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardHEY VolunteeringRecruitment DriveSpirit of 2012
It’s time to have your say on Hull’s future 13th December 2022 The time is coming to speak out about Hull. About your life, your street and your city. The council is asking you to help develop a community strategy – a document which will help shape what happens in Hull in the future. This will involve speaking to local residents to find out what’s working well […] Read more News Public Health cllr rossCommunity Strategyconsultation
Trinity Market gets more connected with free, high-speed public Wi-Fi 13th December 2022 Public Wi-Fi has recently been installed to all areas of the Trinity Market in Hull city centre. This means shoppers at the market as well as traders can take advantage of free and secure internet access. Local telecommunications company Connexin was procured to install the scheme to provide a high-speed public Wi-Fi connection to all […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessCity centreConnexinCouncillor Drake-DaviscultureHull city centreRegenerationTrinity MarketTrinity Square
The Hull City online archive connecting fans of the present with the past 13th December 2022 Like all the best ideas, TigerTubePlayer – a channel dedicated to celebrating and reminiscing about the history of Hull City – was conceived in a pub. Fast-forward 13 years and, what began as a chat between three friends after a few pints, is now the go-to channel for Hull City fans to relive the greatest, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium 20YearsOurStadiumCouncillor mike rossHull CityMKM StadiumTiger TubeTigerTubePlayer
Woodford water slide to receive refurbishment 13th October 2022 The water slide within the leisure pool at Woodford Leisure Centre will receive an upgrade next month. After the half-term holiday, from Monday 31 October, the fun pool will close for three weeks for the refurbishment of the slide, which will include the relining of the flume, refurbishment of the entry steps and new decoration, […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Sport Cllr Alison Collinsonclosurerefurbishmentwater slideWoodford Leisure Centre
