Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull 20th July 2021 Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect. The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, off Princes Avenue, will be among the first to be held in the city since the government removed remaining Coronavirus restrictions. Local charities Hull Help […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News
Hull to host week-long comic book festival featuring V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd 20th July 2021 Marking the BBC’s 100 Novels that Shaped Our World, Hull Libraries will be celebrating the amazing impact of comic novels with a host of workshops, talks and story times next month. Guests include V for Vendetta illustrator David Lloyd, American writer and illustrator Seaerra Miller, Hull-based artist Sean Azzopardi and children’s author and illustrator Bethan […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on David LloydHull Culture and LeisureMason MooneyV for Vendetta
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people 15th July 2021 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […] Read more Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Young People's ParliamentVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Children receiving free school meals to be given £15 a week vouchers over summer 9th July 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week throughout the summer holidays. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Hull City Council wants everyone to understand the signs of child exploitation 6th July 2021 Hull City Council wants young people, parents, carers, professionals and communities to understand the signs of child exploitation, to help protect young people in Hull. Humberside PCC has developed some informative videos and resources to help understand exploitation, through a campaign called Not In Our Community. A recently launched animation, Anywhere Kids, delivered as a […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Anywhere KidsCouncillor Shane McMurrayHumber Modern Slavery PartnershipHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerNot In Our Community
Say hello to a summer of fun! 5th July 2021 A summer schedule packed with activities is heading to Hull. From bug-hunting and den-building to street dance, story-telling and circus skills and everything in between, there really will be something to get everyone excited. The city’s annual Healthy Holidays programme is back and bigger than ever for 2021. Starting on July 26 and running right […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Public Health
Project providing free period products launches in Hull 5th July 2021 A project providing collection and donation points for period products has launched. Period Dignity Hull is a group of individuals and organisations in Hull, including the council. They have worked together to set up the service in as many places as possible throughout the city. The group wants Hull to be a period-friendly city, where […] Read more Children and families News Public Health collection pointsfreeperiod dignityperiod productsperiods
Major milestone celebrated at new Broadacre Primary School development 1st July 2021 The new £8.2m Broadacre Primary School building has reached its half-way point. A ‘topping out’ ceremony took place to celebrate the build reaching its highest point. Staff and pupils from the school were joined by Hull City Council’s Portfolio Holder, Councillor Shane McMurray and Humber Education Trust’s CEO, Rachel Wilkes. A special guest appearance was […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Broadacre Primary SchoolCouncillor Shane McMurrayEsteem
More Hull pupils to benefit from access to a laptop and Council calls on local businesses to help 28th June 2021 Many more school pupils in Hull will reap the benefits of having access to their own laptops, as Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to fund an additional 1,000 laptops through £250,000 from the Outbreak Management Fund. The devices will be provided to schools and Academy Trusts in Hull, who will loan them to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Covid Grant FundingCranswickHull Learning PartnershipLaptops
Portfolio Holder and Director of Children’s Services highlight support to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation 25th June 2021 Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, Councillor Shane McMurray, and Hull City Council’s Director of Children’s Services, Pauline Turner, outline the dedicated work taking place to help safeguard children and young people at risk of exploitation or abuse beyond the family network, and the support available for children, young people, families and communities. In response to […] Read more Children and families News children's servicesCouncillor Shane McMurrayExploitedMissingTrafficked (VEMT) teamVulnerable
Giant birds, Victorian stilt-walkers and booming brass bands heading to Hull’s streets 25th June 2021 Street theatre, performances and live music will take place in Hull next week as part of an exciting programme celebrating the city’s rich history. Giant birds, mermaids, brass bands, Victorian stilt-walkers and a contraption powered by Brussel sprouts will all be appearing across Hull’s streets in July. Hull City Council has commissioned events company Continental […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Theatre What's on Hull artsHull cultureHull History HuntersStreet performanceStreet theatre
Teachers thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond during the pandemic 11th June 2021 Two teachers from Hull secondary school, The Marvell College, have been thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond in their work during the pandemic. Paul Martin, Assistant Headteacher and Dean Reacher, teacher of PE and Head of Year 11, were nominated by Headteacher Jake Capper for their work in ensuring pupils received […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayThe Marvell College
