Community and Living

View article Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour

Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour

13th August 2020

Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […]

View article A new Safer Hull Pod has arrived in Queen Victoria Square

A new Safer Hull Pod has arrived in Queen Victoria Square

6th August 2020

A new Safer Hull Pod has today arrived in Queen Victoria Square to provide people with support from a range of agencies. Launched by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, it will provide access to a range of services including: Hull City Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Team, Humberside Police, Hull BID, Renew and Emmaus whom will all […]

View article Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day

Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day

30th July 2020

The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, will visit children’s centres across Hull on Wednesday 5 August as National Play Day takes a new form for 2020. The UK-wide celebration of children’s play, usually celebrated as a mass event in Queen’s Gardens, has been adapted due to the current restrictions on large-scale events, with organisations holding […]

View article Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms

Holiday clubs asked to inform Hull public health of coronavirus symptoms

23rd July 2020

Hull City Council is asking those providing holiday clubs and out of school activities to let the public health team know if a child or member of staff becomes unwell with coronavirus symptoms. Now the summer holidays have begun, the council wants to ensure that any organisations providing holidays clubs and activities know where to […]

View article Bransholme and Orchard Park customer service centres to be open from Monday

Bransholme and Orchard Park customer service centres to be open from Monday

10th July 2020

Bransholme and Orchard Park Customer Service Centres will be available from Monday for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. Restrictions will be in place allowing a limited number of people into the buildings at any time, with social distancing measures in place. Customers should make an appointment […]

View article Up to £10k funding available for projects to reduce crime or support victims

Up to £10k funding available for projects to reduce crime or support victims

25th June 2020

The Safer Hull Partnership is offering grants of up to £10,000 for projects that reduce crime or support victims of crime. The Hull Crime Reduction Fund is open to applications from not-for-profit groups across the city until 31 July. The fund is administered by the Safer Hull Partnership with funding from the Office of the […]

View article Join in virtually with Armed Forces Week in Hull

Join in virtually with Armed Forces Week in Hull

23rd June 2020

Armed Forces Week takes place this week, paying tribute to the British Armed Forces community. While celebrations and events are being conducted virtually, there are still plenty of ways people in the city can show their support for the men and women in the Armed Forces community, from serving troops to service families, veterans and […]

View article Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online

Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online

1st June 2020

Love Staying Safe Online launches this week, with young people sharing their top tips for safety online. The online campaign is a series of short sound bites, filmed by young people from their homes, with each film sharing a top tip for staying safe while using the internet, emails and social media. The first of […]

View article Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents

Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents

14th April 2020

Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer. More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out to care homes, children’s centres and charities including the Hull Resettlement Project, Sanctuary Housing, the city’s extra-care facilities and charity Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. […]

View article Grants supporting vulnerable residents most in need

Grants supporting vulnerable residents most in need

1st April 2020

Local organisations have been awarded grants totalling nearly £14,000 by Two Ridings Community Foundation to help support vulnerable residents and individuals who are suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Two Ridings Community Foundation supports charitable organisations and groups across North and East Yorkshire. The £14,000 being distributed in response to the coronavirus […]

View article Coronavirus: Hotline to launch to support Hull’s most vulnerable

Coronavirus: Hotline to launch to support Hull’s most vulnerable

23rd March 2020

Hull City Council is to launch a community response hotline to support the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The local authority will make contact residents who are identified as the most vulnerable within the city to offer support to those who need it. A contact number is being set up for those […]

View article Coronavirus: Changes to Citizens Advice Bureau in Hull and East Riding

Coronavirus: Changes to Citizens Advice Bureau in Hull and East Riding

23rd March 2020

Citizens Advice Bureaus in Hull and the East Riding will no longer carry out face-to-face services from tomorrow. It means the office in The Wilson Centre will be closed to the public. Offices in the East Riding including Beverley, Bridlington and Goole will also be closed. Advice will instead be available on 03444 111 444, […]