Dragon’s Den style competition aimed to improve young people’s mental health 26th July 2018 Nine projects who successfully secured funding from HeadStart Hull, who held its very own Dragons Den style competition, to find new ideas to improving mental health in young people during the summer holidays are now promoting their projects. The teams pitched their ideas on how their project could improve emotional wellbeing for children and young […] Read more Community and Living News
Regional support for our Armed Forces and Armed Forces community to be showcased 28th June 2018 The first regional Armed Forces and Veterans partnership event will take place later this month, bringing together military personnel, reservists, veterans, businesses, the voluntary and community sector and members of the five Local Authorities, as well as Lord Mayors from across the region. Partners are coming together to strengthen the delivery of the Armed Forces […] Read more Community and Living News
Hull wins £4.8 million in EU funding 30th January 2018 Hull is to receive almost £5 million to run a programme that will help people find work and support business growth. The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme for Hull was launched at an event at The Guildhall on Monday. The £4.8 million in European Structural and Investment Funds which will increase to £7.5 […] Read more Community and Living
Holocaust Memorial Day 24th January 2018 Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a special ceremony taking place at the Guildhall on Thursday 25 January at 7pm. This years theme focuses on the power of words and […] Read more Community and Living
Students to benefit from domestic violence awareness training 27th November 2017 From Monday 27 November a newly branded White Ribbon fire engine and police car will be taken into 19 schools across the city to raise awareness around domestic abuse. Children and young people across the city will have the opportunity to discuss and explore domestic abuse, bullying and understanding respectful, healthy relationships, whilst engaging with […] Read more Community and Living
Service to be held in Hull to mark World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 15th November 2017 On Sunday 19 November Hull City Council will hold its 16th annual service to remember people who have lost their lives or been injured on Hulls roads. To mark this day of remembrance, a trail of temporary butterflies are being painted onto the pavements from St Marys Church to the permanent memorial which is housed […] Read more Community and Living
Crime Reduction Grants launched for Community Groups in Hull 23rd October 2017 Voluntary and community groups in Hull are being invited to apply for grants from a new fund that has been launched to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and other community issues. The Hull Community Grant Fund Scheme has been established by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, thanks to over £100,000 of funding provided by the Humberside […] Read more Community and Living
New partnership formed to support Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families 18th October 2017 Five local councils have joined forces to strengthen the areas local Armed Forces Covenants, which support those who are serving, veterans and their families. Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council have secured £480,000 funding from the Ministry of Defence to form […] Read more Community and Living
Avenue Ward Forum on the Move 3rd October 2017 The next Avenue Ward Forum on the Move will take place on Wednesday 25th October at various locations across the ward. Residents living in the Avenue Ward will have the opportunity to discuss local issues with ward councillors, area team officers and partners on board the community bus. The ward forum will take place at […] Read more Community and Living
Seven residents prosecuted for environmental crimes 25th August 2017 Seven residents have been successfully prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city. Stephany Lynnette Broderick of Mayfield Street, Hull was prosecuted and ordered to pay a total of £350 (£120 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £200 costs) for an offence contrary to section 34(2A) Environmental Protection Act 1990. This case was brought […] Read more Community and Living
Have you had your say on litter enforcement in Hull? 22nd August 2017 With just under two weeks to go until the vote closes on whether you would support litter enforcement, have you had your say? So far, 88 per cent of the public are in favour of the Council engaging with an external company to enforce action against those who litter. Litter blights our city centre and […] Read more Community and Living
Child car seat enforcement day 21st August 2017 Hull City Council, Humberside Police and Good Egg Safety will be joining forces to promote child car safety. On Tuesday 22 August a police car will be stopping cars across the city with children on board to enforce compliance with child car seat safety legislation. The purpose of this exercise is to inform and advise […] Read more Community and Living
