Community and Living

View article Community leaders come together to tackle Islamophobia

Community leaders come together to tackle Islamophobia

26th November 2021

Leaders from Hull’s Islamic community came together yesterday to discuss how to tackle Islamophobia as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM). Islamophobia Awareness Month highlights the threat of Islamophobic hate crimes and showcases the positive contributions of British Muslims to society. The meeting at the Guildhall was the start of a long-term commitment from community […]

View article Plans revealed for £3m winter hardship fund to help families with essentials

Plans revealed for £3m winter hardship fund to help families with essentials

11th November 2021

A report, published today, details proposals of how vulnerable households in Hull will be provided with help with essentials over winter as the city continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In September, in response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the cost of living, the Government announced a £500m Household Support Fund, […]

View article Inspirational volunteers celebrate future of programme at Hull Minster

Inspirational volunteers celebrate future of programme at Hull Minster

8th October 2021

Hull’s iconic blue army of volunteers gave their blue uniforms the night off yesterday and gathered at Hull Minster to celebrate the future of the programme. The programme, which was launched for City of Culture in 2017 and continued following its success, has received a further three years of funding from Spirit of 2012. The […]

View article International Day of Charity inspires Hull business

International Day of Charity inspires Hull business

10th September 2021

A business in Hull is offering to brand a a charity’s van or other vehicle for free, to help them be instantly recognised when going about their vital work in our community. Inspired by a wide-range of charities in Hull and the East Riding, Brandfixx is pledging to design, manufacture and apply new branding to […]

View article Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane

26th August 2021

A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane. A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August confirms the appointment of Mona Lifting & Engineering. Mona Lifting & Engineering will dismantle the crane into sections in autumn 2021 and take it away […]

View article Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September

Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September

24th August 2021

One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens Gardens by the organisers of Humber Street Sesh, in partnership with Hull City Council on September 18. Following the disappointing cancellation of the hugely popular […]

View article Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people

Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people

15th July 2021

Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […]

View article Remembering Srebrenica

Remembering Srebrenica

7th July 2021

Hull City Council is supporting the Srebrenica Memorial Day through two acts of remembrance. This Sunday, 11 July, marks 26 years since the Bosnian genocide in Srebrenica, where more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people, mainly boys and men, were murdered on the basis of their ethnicity and religion. The Bosnian genocide is the worst atrocity […]

View article Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

14th June 2021

A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […]

View article Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home

Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home

3rd June 2021

The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012. The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 and has continued to be run by Absolutely Cultured since 2018, will now be hosted by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire […]

View article Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

21st May 2021

Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […]

View article Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor

Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor

14th May 2021

Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […]