Looking After Yourself at Christmas
Although we have a lot to look forward to, Christmas this year is going to be tough for many of us.
We might be worried about money, missing people who … More
Children and families
Free and low-cost family friendly activities this Christmas holidays
With the Christmas holidays almost upon us, keeping the kids entertained for two-and-a-half weeks isn’t always easy.
Add in the fact that days can be expensive and that the nation … More
Strep A: What is it and what to look out for as a parent
Parents are being urged to be alert for the signs of group A streptococcal (GAS) infections.
GAS is a common bacteria which can live harmlessly in our throats and on … More
Hull primary school children’s once-in-lifetime London experience
Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London.
Giacom is a Gold sponsor of Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University, which … More
Kind people of Hull donate Christmas jumpers to help local families
Kind-hearted people in Hull have been donating Christmas jumpers to help local families after an appeal by Hull City Council.
The council launched its annual appeal in October, asking people … More
Christmas arrives at Pearson Park this weekend
Victorian carol singers, festive live music and real reindeer will visit Pearson Park this Saturday (10 December) as the park’s Christmas event takes place.
From 11am until 3pm the park … More
Free holiday camps and activities back this Christmas
A huge range of free children’s activities are now available to book over the Christmas holidays.
Funded by the Department for Education and Hull City Council, the activity programme is … More
Free festive fun at Trinity Market
Hull families looking for some free festive fun can enjoy a host of events over the next two weekends.
Trinity Market, Trinity Square, Hepworth Arcade and Hull Minster, supported by … More
Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected
Young People in Hull have selected the city’s fourth Young Mayor.
Amaya Newman from Ron Dearing UTC was appointed following a selection day attended by 16 young people. The young … More
Support offered to families in private fostering arrangements
Hull City Council is raising awareness about private fostering arrangements and the help available to families.
Private fostering is an informal arrangement made by parents and carers for a child … More
Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education
The new extension to Malet Lambert School has officially opened.
The sports hall extension has been named Jane Disbrey Hall, after the well-loved former Headteacher.
The hall is a multi-functional … More
Hull Fostering Go Back to University
Hull Fostering were invited to hold an information event at the University of Hull today.
Primary school pupils to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card
Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes.
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader … More
Free festive fun to spread Christmas cheer at Hull’s Museums Quarter
Hull Museums are inviting visitors to enjoy a traditional Victorian Christmas in the Museums Quarter on Saturday 26 November, 10.00am-4.00pm.
The free Magic of Christmas event, run in partnership with … More
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – November 18
Looking for a change in career? Hull City Council has many opportunities to join the organisation and make a positive difference to the people of Hull.
Discover a selection of … More
Hull Fostering on BBC Look North 14th November
Head of Hull City Council's Hull Fostering, Michele Priest was interviewed by Peter Levy on BBC Look North this week. Prepare to feel warm and fuzzy after watching this.
Hull Leader calls for businesses to join support for families most in need
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund to provide support to the families of children attending … More
John Lewis’ Christmas Advert Helps Promote Fostering with Foster Dad’s Story
Thank you John Lewis & Partners for highlighting the incredible love and support our foster carers give to our children.
The department stores Christmas adverts often make us feel warm … More
Hull wins digital transformation in social work award
Hull City Council has won the new Digital Transformation in Social Work Award at this year’s national Social Work Awards.
The award highlights Hull’s young people-led work on listening … More
Prizes on offer to enterprising young people this Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, supported by Hull Culture … More
Hull young people to attend House of Commons debate to decide priority campaign for 2023
Members of the UK Youth Parliament are to take part in a debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 4 November to decide on the priority campaign for … More
Work begins on new children’s home for disability short breaks
Work is starting on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks.
Limetree Court in East Hull will be … More
Warning over “Huggy Wuggy” toys following Hull Fair
A warning has been issued after a particular type of soft toy available at Hull Fair was found to be dangerous.
More than 400 ‘Huggy Wuggy’ and ‘Huggy Wuggy Baby … More
Hull young people win national The Voice Award
Young people from Hull representing Young Voices Influencing Care have won a national The Voice Award.
Four young people, representatives of Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care group, attended the event … More
Free half-term fun coming to Hull
Woodford water slide to receive refurbishment
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 … More
Consultation opens on plans to protect nursery places in North Hull
Consultation has today opened on the future of nursery provision in North Hull.
This follows Cabinet approval to hold formal consultation on plans that aim to protect nursery provision in … More
A sign of new beginnings and transformation
This week saw our very first afterschool club launch for our foster families.
An hour for the children and young people to play sports, games, have fun and make forever … More
Hull Fair 2022 road closures
Hull Fair rolls into town tomorrow, and a number of road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.
This year’s fair will run from Friday 7 October to Saturday … More
Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2022!
One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 728th year.
Opening this Friday 7 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street … More
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