Community and Living

View article More than 1,500 local people involved in Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration

More than 1,500 local people involved in Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration

More than 1,500 local people have helped shape and create Hull’s first-ever ‘Our City’ celebration on Saturday 14 March. The free event will transform the city centre with two large-scale community processions, followed by a spectacular open-air evening performance in Queen Victoria Square and ending with a short, low-noise fireworks finale – and a few […]

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View article New chapter for HEY! Volunteers as they head into communities

New chapter for HEY! Volunteers as they head into communities

HEY! Volunteering is growing its work across Hull’s neighbourhoods, bringing creative support into local venues. Community hubs across Hull will benefit from having HEY! Volunteers on site, establishing venues with regular creative workshops, coffee mornings, as well as getting involved in improving community spaces.

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View article Applications for next phase of pocket parks open

Applications for next phase of pocket parks open

Applications for round four of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme can now be made. To date, the flagship scheme has developed numerous sites across the city, improving unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green space to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. Pocket parks also provide good quality green space […]

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View article Hull CC News landing on doorsteps from today!

Hull CC News landing on doorsteps from today!

This week, the first edition of Hull CC News in 2026, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with seven pages of events and what’s on listings, including a host of free events. You will […]

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View article Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hundreds of Hull residents to take part in spectacular city-wide processions celebrating local identity

Hull’s city centre streets will transform into a carnival of colour, music and spectacle on Saturday 14 March, as hundreds of local residents take part in ‘Our City’ – a major community-led celebration. The free event, directed by Hull-based arts charity Back to Ours and supported and funded by Hull City Council, will feature two […]

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View article Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull

As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […]

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View article Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Councils work with letting agents, private landlords and GPs to counter damp and mould

Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have jointly renewed a social media campaign to inform landlords and tenants about the risk of leaving damp and mould in homes untreated, and the necessity of taking action. The councils have linked up with health professionals to share the Healthy Homes campaign via GP surgeries […]

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View article Crime Prevention Fund boosts security and safety for Hull’s communities – including CCTV at Hull KR Hub

Crime Prevention Fund boosts security and safety for Hull’s communities – including CCTV at Hull KR Hub

More organisations and communities across Hull that have applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) have been announced. Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), helping to ensure feelings of safety. […]

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