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. […] Read more Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Young People's ParliamentVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
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 […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Councillor Daren HaleSrebrenica Memorial Day
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 […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News
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 […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Absolutely CulturedCity of Culture volunteersCouncillor Daren HaleHull volunteer programmeHull volunteersSpirit of 2012VHEYVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
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 […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration ABPSouthcoates WardThe LozengeYouth in Nature
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 […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung MayorYoung People's Parliament
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
