Community and Living

View article “Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World

“Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World

27th April 2022

Hull has been recognised as one of only 138 Tree Cities of the World for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the World is an accreditation provided by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It recognises cities globally that have demonstrated […]

View article First 30,000 Hull residents paid £150 energy rebate

First 30,000 Hull residents paid £150 energy rebate

20th April 2022

Today, Wednesday 20 April, 30,000 Hull residents will receive their £150 energy rebate as Hull City Council has begun processing payments. 30,000 residents who pay their Council Tax by direct debit will have the money into their bank accounts today and the remaining payments to direct debit payers will continue during April and May, after […]

View article Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

Back of the net: £525,000 football grant to boost health in Hull

7th April 2022

Hull City Council has been awarded £525,000 to use football to improve activity levels of people in the city. The exciting new Active Through Football programme from Sport England, funded by the National Lottery, and delivered by the Football Foundation will support Hull to get more active and increase participation in football. Hull City Council […]

View article Hull taxi marshal scheme extended

Hull taxi marshal scheme extended

31st March 2022

A taxi marshal scheme in Hull city centre will be extended. Following funding sign off at this year’s council budget setting meeting, the scheme, which has been running for a year will remain in place from 1 April and see taxi marshals present at Paragon Interchange, Lowgate and Alfred Gelder street ranks on Friday and […]

View article Helpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding

Helpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding

29th March 2022

Help and advice to welcome people arriving in Hull and East Riding from war-torn Ukraine is now available via a dedicated telephone helpline and web pages. Set up by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils, the helpline 01482 300 305 will ensure people arriving in our area through the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, […]

View article Hull 4 Ukraine: Vans full of donations heading for Poland

Hull 4 Ukraine: Vans full of donations heading for Poland

23rd March 2022

More vans filled with donations for the people of Ukraine will be leaving for Poland tomorrow from the Hull 4 Ukraine donations site at the former Staples store. Vans provided by Hull City Council and driven by Hull 4 Ukraine volunteers will be heading for Krakow and Warsaw, where they will deliver aid to local […]

View article Animation outlines improvements to SEND services

Animation outlines improvements to SEND services

23rd March 2022

Hull City Council, along with Hull NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is working to involve families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in all aspects of shaping services, and making sure they are aware of the support available. The council and CCG work closely with Hull Parent and Carer Forum, who have […]

View article Platinum Jubilee street party applications now open

Platinum Jubilee street party applications now open

22nd March 2022

Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood to celebrate June’s Platinum Jubilee. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until 24 April meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, games and decorations for families […]

View article Fresh appeal for donations to Hull 4 Ukraine

Fresh appeal for donations to Hull 4 Ukraine

16th March 2022

The Hull 4 Ukraine collective has issued a renewed appeal for people and businesses in Hull to continue giving generously to the humanitarian aid effort. Over the past two weeks, the city’s communities have come together to collect and deliver aid to people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The response has been overwhelming, […]

Hull shows huge support for Ukraine aid effort

10th March 2022

Hull’s appeal for humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine has seen such a huge response that organisers are opening new drop-off points and a larger storage facility. Over the past week, the city’s communities have come together to collect and deliver aid as part of the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. After an overwhelming response […]

View article Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine

Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine

4th March 2022

Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who have done so much through the pandemic. The Council has agreed to partner with Hull 4 Ukraine and Hull 4 Heroes to support a local […]

View article Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme to continue to 2025

Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme to continue to 2025

28th February 2022

Hull City Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education for delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2022 through to 2025. Government has confirmed that Hull City Council will receive approximately £1.4million in 2022 to deliver the programme to residents. Exact amounts of future years’ funding has not yet been […]