Community and Living

View article ‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service  

‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service  

Hull City Council’s streetscene services recently bid a fond farewell to a much-loved member of staff.  Joan Marriott retired in November after an incredible 28 years of service as a school crossing patrol officer, based on Amythest Road.  Joan, 88, first joined the council in 1997, taking on the role with pride and an unwavering commitment to the children she served.  For over two decades, rain or […]

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View article Hull City Council to continue support for most vulnerable heading into the new year

Hull City Council to continue support for most vulnerable heading into the new year

Support will continue for Hull’s most vulnerable residents this winter and into the early spring after senior councillors agreed the use of funds aimed at helping the most vulnerable. Cabinet members have approved proposals to boost existing schemes receiving funding via the Household Support Fund (HSF). It means the families of over 16-thousand pupils in […]

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View article Councillors to consider allocating government funding

Councillors to consider allocating government funding

Two of Hull City Council’s ongoing schemes could receive a funding boost, should councillors decide to allocate a government grant to the projects at this month’s cabinet meeting. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that the council had been chosen to receive £1.5m of Pride in Place Impact Fund (PiPiF). The […]

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View article Council working together with Humberside Police and partners to prevent retail crime this Christmas

Council working together with Humberside Police and partners to prevent retail crime this Christmas

Issued by Humberside Police As the festive season approaches, we remain committed to preventing retail crime and keeping shopping areas safe by working closely with local retailers and partners during one of the busiest times of the year. This work also supports the Home Office’s Winter of Action, a continuation of the Safer Streets Summer […]

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View article Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches

Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches

The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund have been announced. Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), helping to ensure feelings of […]

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View article White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign

White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign

A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […]

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View article Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council

Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council

40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months. The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces. These community groups may also offer guidance on how to […]

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View article Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme

Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme

An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull. Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull City Council’s work with community centres across the city to address the need for investment and enhance the visibility of what they can offer. Community […]

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View article Customer Services expands in the Bransholme area

Customer Services expands in the Bransholme area

Local residents in the Bransholme area are to benefit from expanded options to talk face-to-face to Hull City Council’s Customer Services representatives. Staff who are currently based at Bransholme Health Centre will go out further into the community to advise on available services and support. From Monday 1 December, face-to-face walk-in help desk surgeries will […]

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View article Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision

Impressive new signage has been installed at a popular Hull community centre, which has plans to further expand the activities it offers to local people – including providing a Warm Space. The Maurice Rawling Community Centre has grown what it can offer in the past 12 months, including new groups using the venue. Cheerleading and […]

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