Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair named Virtual Flagship of the Year 2022 21st June 2022 The city’s sole survivor of Hull’s former distant-water, sidewinder fishing fleet, the Arctic Corsair, has been awarded Virtual Flagship status for 2022 by National Historic Ships UK. Competition was strong for the coveted accolade, with applications received from a range of operational and static craft on the National Registers based on their seasonal programmes and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Arctic CorsairHull MaritimeNational Historic ShipsNational Lottery Heritage FundNational Lottery playerVirtual Flagship
Residents asked to confirm household information 21st June 2022 This week Hull City Council’s annual electoral register canvass begins. Households who have a registered e-mail address on the electoral register will receive an e-mail from electoral.services@hullcc.gov.uk at the Council asking them to check their household voter registration details. The annual canvass takes place to allow the Council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News CanvasselectionsMatt Jukesvoter registration
Hull City Council employees recognised for their Outstanding Individual Contribution 21st March 2022 Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children’s services, and Joe Morley, Communication and Engagement officer for Adult Social Care, have been shortlisted in the LGC awards for their Outstanding Individual Contribution. Helen has been shortlisted for her work supporting schools, children’s homes and early years provision throughout the Covid pandemic. Helen has provided calm, […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Health and Social Care News LGC Awards
Hull’s public health lead: the pandemic hasn’t ended 21st March 2022 With coronavirus rates rising in Hull and the rest of the country, people in Hull have been urged to continue to take precautions. The rate in Hull is expected to rise to 506 per 100,000 people in the next couple of days – up from 294 just over a week ago. With fewer people testing […] Read more News Coronavirusfree testsJulia Weldonrising covid ratespring booster
Children and young people’s emotional and mental health support is changing 21st February 2022 Support for children and young people around emotional and mental health is changing. The funding for the city’s flagship HeadStart Hull programme is coming to its natural end in 2022 after a successful six years of delivery, which has reached and supported thousands of children and young people across the city. This test and learn […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurrayHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?THRIVE model
Hull residents invited to a day of “tree-mendous” fun at city woodland! 21st February 2022 Hull City Council are inviting people to “branch out” and take part in a free, fun-filled activity day of tree planting at a city woodland as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Members of the public are invited to take part in woodland planting, bushcraft, foraging, den building and other tree-related crafts tomorrow on […] Read more Environment News Regeneration
Public views sought on the future of Hull’s citywide transport plan 21st February 2022 Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in a consultation to help shape the transport priorities for Hull over the next four years. The way in which people and goods move around Hull is a crucial part of how the city develops in economic, social and environmental terms, and now Hull City […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkLocal Transport PlanLTP
New footbridge to be lifted into place over A63 21st February 2022 A new footbridge will soon stand proud over the A63 as part of a £355m project that is transforming Hull’s road network. National Highways will install the city’s newest structure in March, providing a safe pedestrian route from Porter Street on the north side of Castle Street to St James Street on the south side. […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetMytongatenational highwaysporter street bridge
New digital service Mobilise partners with Hull City Council to extend online support for carers 21st February 2022 Hull City Council and City Healthcare Partnership (CHCP) CIC have commissioned a new service to reach out to family carers in the area. The pilot project with Mobilise launched on Tuesday 1 February. It uses social media and digital marketing to help to find and identify ‘unpaid carers’, connecting them immediately with others in a […] Read more Adult social care News adult social carecarersCarers Information & Support ServiceCity Health Care Partnership
New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND 21st February 2022 The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February). The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and professionals who work with them. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for children’s services said: “A SEND Listening Event was held in early 2021, and one […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News CoproductionCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Local OfferSEND
Weekly roadworks update – January 21 21st January 2022 From next week, National Highways will be carrying out resurfacing work on the A1033 Hedon Road and part of the A63 Roger Millward Way. The work is due to start on Monday 24 January and is expected to be completed by mid-February National Highways project manager Steve Bishop said: “This work is essential for the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateNational Highwaysnational highwaysRoadworks
Hull City Council supports local jobs, businesses and investment with new framework 21st January 2022 Hull City Council is awarding a new procurement framework contract to provide ease of access to the professional services it requires to facilitate investment into infrastructure within the city. Of the initial 14 suppliers being appointed onto the contract, 12 are based in Yorkshire and 9 of these are in Hull and the East Riding. […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull City Council procurementHull City Council regeneration
