New Assistant Director for Learning and Skills in Hull announced 21st October 2021 Hull City Council has appointed Mary Meredith as the new permanent Assistant Director for Learning and Skills. Mary will take over from interim Assistant Director Jo Moxon, who has led the education team for the past two and a half years. As recognised by Ofsted in a recent report, Jo has transformed the Local Authority’s […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Academy Trustschildren's servicesHull Learning Partnership
Apply now for a secondary school place for September 2022 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of Year 6 pupils have until 31 October to apply for a mainstream secondary school place for their child for September 2022. Families that live in Hull should apply to Hull City Council with their secondary school preferences, even if the school is not in Hull. Secondary schools which admit pupils into […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Secondary school places
Families with children aged four and under can apply for the Healthy Start scheme 21st September 2021 Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive help through the Healthy Start scheme. Healthy Start provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of one, and £12.40 per child aged between one and four years. The scheme is currently moving from voucher to a prepaid card scheme, which […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesCouncillor Shane McMurrayHealthy Start
Electoral register door-knock to begin 21st September 2021 Residents who have not yet confirmed their household voter registration details will receive a knock at the door from today (Tuesday 21 September) as council representatives start to visit outstanding properties. The annual canvass takes place to allow the council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all households who have previously received a canvass […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News annual canvasselectoral roleMatt Jukes
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months 21st July 2021 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months. The council has one of the largest electric fleets in the region with more than 10 per cent of vehicles now fully electric – and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
Liam no longer in ‘dark place’ thanks to Hull’s new career initiative 21st July 2021 Unemployed young people in Hull are being urged to take advantage of a new career and training opportunity. Hull holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has joined forces with the Springboard Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), a project aimed at 16 to 29-year-olds from Hull who are not in education, employment or training. Led by Humber Learning Consortium […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Humber Learning ConsortiumSpringboard Youth Employment InitiativeWillerby Holiday Homes
Hull Music Service celebrated on World Music Day 21st June 2021 It’s World Music Day and a chance to celebrate the work of the Hull Music Service. The service has 37 teachers who teach over 5000 children and young people in schools and colleges across the city, or at the Albemarle Music Centre. During lockdown the service adapted to provide tuition online and invited […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Music ServiceWorld Music Day
Hull marks Windrush Day by celebrating Caribbean culture 21st June 2021 Hull is marking Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June) by launching ’70 Objeks and Tings’ in partnership with Museumand, The National Caribbean Heritage Museum. ’70 Objeks and Tings’ invites local people to get involved with creating a new book exploring, discovering and recording Caribbean culture in Hull together with an interactive culture trail. As part of […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Aneesa AkbarHull LibrariesHull MuseumsMuseumandWindrush
Hull ice skating community reassured over £1.45m Hull Arena refurb 21st June 2021 Hull City Council has met with representatives of the city’s ice skating community to reassure them a £1.45m revamp of the Hull Arena is on schedule. The council is working closely with ice hockey clubs, figure skating groups and other customers, as well as with the English Ice Hockey Association, to try to minimise the […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHull ArenaHull Arena Ice Skating ClubIce Tech UKJP DevelopersKingston Junior Ice Hockey Club
Plans to protect city from flooding revealed 21st June 2021 A six-year plan on how the city will be protected from flooding has been revealed. In Hull, more than 100,000 homes are at risk of flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building flood defences to protect the city and its residents, but it can […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Dean KirkEnvironment AgencyFloodingYorkshire Water
Roadworks taking place in Hull 21st May 2021 Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and ongoing utility repairs to vital gas, water and electric supplies. Once complete, the upgrades will offer improved transport infrastructure for motorists, cyclist and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to […] Read more News Transport & Streets National HighwaysNorthern Gas NetworksNorthern PowergridOne NetworkYorkshire Water
Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council 21st May 2021 Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration ABPSouthcoates WardThe LozengeYouth in Nature
