Community and Living

View article Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hull’s city centre streets will transform into a carnival of colour, music and spectacle on Saturday 14 March, as hundreds of local residents take part in ‘Our City’ – a major community-led celebration. The free event, directed by Hull-based arts charity Back to Ours and supported and funded by Hull City Council, will feature two […]

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View article Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […]

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View article Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have jointly renewed a social media campaign to inform landlords and tenants about the risk of leaving damp and mould in homes untreated, and the necessity of taking action. The councils have linked up with health professionals to share the Healthy Homes campaign via GP surgeries […]

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View article Crime Prevention Fund boosts security and safety for Hull’s communities – including CCTV at Hull KR Hub

Crime Prevention Fund boosts security and safety for Hull’s communities – including CCTV at Hull KR Hub

More organisations and communities across Hull that have applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) 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 safety. […]

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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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