Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent 5th May 2021 97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CensusCensus 2021ONS
Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives 29th April 2021 Hull’s Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £198,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The funding will support the organisation’s plans over the next three years to increase cultural opportunities within Hull’s neighbourhoods as well as provide professional development and formal training for local creatives. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director of Absolutely Cultured said: “This is […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedEsmée Fairbairn Foundation
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change 22nd April 2021 Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection. In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to the council unveiling a strategy that will see it become carbon neutral by 2030. Here are five things the council is doing to support the […] Read more Community and Living Environment Housing Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cycle investment planEarth Day 2021Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyQueens Gardens
The Big Ask: children and young people in Hull asked what they need to live happier lives 19th April 2021 Children and young people in Hull have the chance to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, as The Big Ask launches. The Big Ask is the largest ever national survey of children in England, driven by the new Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News The Big Ask
Remember to fill in your Census questionnaire 13th April 2021 Millions of households across England and Wales have already completed their Census 2021, but to avoid a knock at the door from a field officer, residents who have not yet filled in their form are being encouraged to do so. It is vital everyone who hasn’t yet responded does so as soon as possible now […] Read more Community and Living News Census 2021
Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign 8th April 2021 Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign to urge Council tenants to get in touch with their local housing teams or one of its customer service advisors if they are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19. Hull City Council tenants experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent, housing issues or […] Read more Community and Living Feature Housing News
Hull city centre to turn purple in celebration of Census 2021 17th March 2021 Hull city centre will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities. The event is being organised by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to raise awareness of census day on March 21, a survey that happens […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Census 2021Census Daypurple
Over 4000 victims of anti-social behaviour supported in 2020 9th March 2021 Hull City Council’s neighbourhood nuisance team is working in neighbourhoods across the city to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). In 2020, the team dealt with 4333 complaints of ASB and supported just over 4000 victims and witnesses. The top three categories of reported ASB were- Noise nuisance Intimidation, harassment & verbal abuse Drug related ASB The […] Read more Community and Living News anti-social behaviourCouncillor Mike ThompsonNeighbourhood Nuisance Team
New edition of Love Hull lands next week 19th February 2021 The next edition of Love Hull will land on doormats across the city next week. Love Hull magazine, launched in 2019 features interviews, highlights and updates on the biggest things going on in the city. The spring 2021 edition will feature a pull-out health guide, alongside an exclusive interview with rugby legend Johnny Whiteley. It […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllor Stephen BradyCllr Gwen LunnCOVID-19HullJohnny WhiteleyLove Hull Magazine
Hull’s Empty Homes Programme improves neighbourhoods 19th February 2021 Empty Homes Week, 15-21 February, provides an opportunity to highlight the work taking place to bring empty properties back into use to help meet housing needs. Hull City Council is highlighting the work of the Empty Homes Programme which has brought 374 empty properties back into use, attracting over £11m in Homes England, DCLG, Right […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Councillor John BlackEmpty Homes Week 2021
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term 21st January 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week. During term time all children eligible for free school meals who attend Hull schools are either receiving free meals at school, food parcels or supermarket vouchers via their school for those […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkFree school mealsWinter Grant Scheme
Historic Queens Dock set to be unearthed for first time in 60 years 14th January 2021 Once the largest dock of its kind in the country, sections of the original dock edge walls of Queens Dock are set to be unearthed for the first time in 60 years this month as part of a £4.3m city centre project. The sections of the dock edge were last seen in the 1960s, when […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens DockQueens Gardens
