Hull social workers recognised as some of the country’s ‘Amazing Social Workers’ this Social Work Week 20th March 2025 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as some of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Week. Many individuals, as well as one of the teams, have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleChildren Social ServicesPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work Academysocial work week
Ferens Art Gallery exhibition shortlisted for global award 20th March 2025 An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has been shortlisted for a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. 51,623 people visited the Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We there Yet Exhibition, displayed at the gallery in 2024. Visitors were taken […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News Esther HallbergFerens Art GalleryJason Wilsher-MillsMuseum and Heritage Award
Youth reps in Hull launch new resource for food support 20th February 2025 Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives have launched a website to help residents access nutritional information, recipes and food support. Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives are a voluntary group of young people aged 11 to 17 years old. The members of the group meet weekly and discuss policies and services that are important to […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockHEY Smile FoundationHull's Young MayorSmile FoundationYoung Mayor
Love Your Neighbourhood: Sutton area tidy-up begins 20th January 2025 Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project has arrived in the Sutton area today. As part of the citywide initiative, several streets within Hull’s Sutton Ward will undergo a comprehensive tidy-up from today, Monday 20 January, until Friday 31 January, leaving streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community. The streets […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Transport & Streets Cllr Charles QuinnLove Your NeighbourhoodSutton
Council’s Leaving Care Team Manager shares memories of groundbreaking women’s rugby league tour 20th January 2025 Hull City Council’s Leaving Care Team Manager Lisa Hunter has shared her memories about her role in a piece of British sporting history. Lisa was part of the Great Britain Women’s Rugby League team. In 1996, they embarked on their first ever tour of Australia – the first of its kind by an all-female British […] Read more Children and families News careCare LeaversChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockRugbyRugby League
Major landmarks to turn purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 20th January 2025 Iconic buildings in Hull are to be lit up purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The annual day of remembrance occurs each year on 27 January. This year has added poignancy as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex at Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is also 30 years since […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial day
Albion Square project prepares for next phase as scaffolding removed 20th January 2025 Scaffolding is being removed today, Monday 20 January, from the former BHS building as Hull City Council’s Albion Square regeneration project prepares to move onto its next phase. Asbestos removal from the derelict building is now complete, meaning that scaffolding can be removed over the next couple of weeks. In total, 607,000 tonnes of contaminated […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake Davis
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 20 December 20th December 2024 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works 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 updateRoadworks
Council ready to respond when winter weather arrives 20th December 2024 With the winter well and truly here, Hull City Council is continuously monitoring forecasts and is ready to put its winter weather plan into action. So far, the season has been a mild one, with warmer temperatures, storms and occasional bouts of rain but the council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoWinter Maintenance
C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens 20th November 2024 Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of local civil engineering firm, C.R. Reynolds, to continue the extensive refurbishment of Queens Gardens, the city centre’s most iconic green space. Following the successful completion of a package of enabling works, phase one commenced in June 2023 and is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossMaritimeQueens Gardens
Restoration of landmark Hull building unveiled as scaffolding comes down on historic Burton building 20th November 2024 The removal of scaffolding surrounding Hull’s historic Burton building has revealed the restored grandeur of the city’s 1930s landmark. Regeneration specialist Wykeland Group is delivering the major restoration of the art deco building, taking it back to its former glory. Once completed, the building, now called Burton House, will offer 12,700 sq ft of prime […] Read more News Regeneration Burton buildingCllr Paul Drake DavisWykeland
Funding available for warm spaces this winter 20th November 2024 Voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that work directly with local people in Hull are being encouraged to apply for Affordable Warmth grants to provide warm spaces and other similar initiatives. Short-term grants of up to £7,500 are being offered, via the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is funded by the Department of Work […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Cllr Jackie DadIdeal Heating
