Children and young people’s emotional and mental health support is changing 21st February 2022 Support for children and young people around emotional and mental health is changing. The funding for the city’s flagship HeadStart Hull programme is coming to its natural end in 2022 after a successful six years of delivery, which has reached and supported thousands of children and young people across the city. This test and learn […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Shane McMurrayHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?THRIVE model
New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND 21st February 2022 The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February). The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and professionals who work with them. Councillor Shane McMurray, portfolio holder for children’s services said: “A SEND Listening Event was held in early 2021, and one […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Health and Social Care News CoproductionCouncillor Shane McMurrayHull Local OfferSEND
Pay Council Tax by direct debit to receive £150 energy rebate as soon as it is available 18th February 2022 Hull City Council is advising residents to pay their Council Tax by direct debit, to make sure households get the £150, one off, Energy Bill rebate from the government as soon as it is available. Households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive the one-off cash payment in April to help with the increased cost […] Read more Community and Living News council taxEnergy Bill rebate
Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance 7th February 2022 For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers. The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support more organisations and events throughout the wider region. The application window opens on Monday 7 February and closes on Monday 21 March. You can find […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleHEY VolunteeringVisit Hull and East Yorkshirevolunteering
Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works 26th January 2022 Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage. The ongoing upgrade works in the west Hull thoroughfare have identified six trees that have outgrown their tree pits, causing their roots to damage the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Transport & Streets 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHessle RoadTrees
City centre to turn purple and help ‘light the darkness’ on Holocaust Memorial Day 26th January 2022 Landmarks across Hull city centre will be bathed in purple light on Thursday to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. From dusk (approximately 4.30pm) on Thursday January 27, Hull City Council will be lighting up the following buildings and structures, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day: Ferens Art Gallery Hull City Hall Hull Minster The […] Read more Civic Community and Living News holocaust memorial day
HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years 24th January 2022 HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region. The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in 2017, is taking on new recruits for the first time in two years. The new application window will open on February 7 and close on […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor Jonathan OwenHEY VolunteeringSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children 20th January 2022 Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young people. Investment was made into buying or building smaller homes in communities, to be able to home children in the city rather than in costly […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News Children's homeschildren's social careCouncillor Shane McMurray
First residents move into new council bungalows 16th December 2021 Residents in east Hull have moved into brand new bungalows built by Hull City Council. Shirley Bentley and Betty Cross were welcomed to their new homes in Drayton Close by Councillor John Black, portfolio holder for housing at Hull City Council. The handing over of the keys marked the completion of the first phase of […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Regeneration Councillor John BlackHEY LEPHull City Council housing
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund 16th December 2021 Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter. Hull City Council was allocated just over £3million from the Government’s Household Support Fund, to help low income household with essential food and fuel. Over 21,000 families have […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Free school mealsHousehold Support Fund
Hull City Council consults residents on future housing provision 16th December 2021 Hull City Council has consulted residents about the future of their homes at both Boothferry Flats in west Hull and Henson Villas, off Beverley Road, and sought the views of the wider community. Feedback will be considered by the council’s Scrutiny Committee tomorrow, Friday 17 December, prior to being discussed by Cabinet on Monday 20 […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Regeneration Boothferry flatsHenson villasHull City Council housing
Local businesses step up to help Hull children 30th November 2021 Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop. Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated laptops following a plea from Hull City Council asking local businesses if they could help bridge the digital divide. Allenby Commercial, Hull Esteem Consortium and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayEvery child connectedLaptopsLearning and skills
