Community and Living

View article Community garden to celebrate 27 years of support for local communities with special Open Day

Community garden to celebrate 27 years of support for local communities with special Open Day

9th July 2025

A thriving community garden in north Hull that has been supporting families for nearly three decades is opening its doors to showcase the vital role it plays in bringing people together and connecting them with nature. The free event at Rainbow Community Garden, Levisham Close (off Endike Lane), takes place on Monday 21 July. There […]

View article Spotlight on opportunities in Hull during Volunteers’ Week

Spotlight on opportunities in Hull during Volunteers’ Week

4th June 2025

Residents across Hull have the chance to make a huge difference in their communities by exploring the wealth of volunteering options available in the city. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, people are being urged to find out how they can help in their local areas. The Time2Volunteer platform is available across Hull, as well […]

View article Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more

Council opens two new pocket parks and announces plans for more

2nd June 2025

Hull City Council has announced the completion of works on two new pocket parks – one around Dingley Close in Orchard Park and one on Oak Road in Beverley and Newland. The land at both sites has been transformed and improved, now featuring new seating areas and planters. The Postcode Gardener, John Pickles, is supporting local […]

View article Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents

Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents

22nd May 2025

Schemes to help Hull’s most vulnerable residents deal with the cost-of-living crisis will continue after senior councillors agreed the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF). £5.3 million will be spent in the city over the next year on initiatives to help keep residents in need warm, clothed and fed. It will include continuing to […]

View article New pocket park in west Hull

New pocket park in west Hull

24th April 2025

Land south of St Thomas More Road in west Hull is the latest to benefit from Hull City Council’s pocket parks scheme. The site has welcomed a new dedicated trail path and the planting of tree saplings on an area previously uncared for and subject to fly-tipping. The grass has also been maintained but left […]

View article The Friends of Hull General Cemetery: Council applauds ‘incredible’ community of volunteers

The Friends of Hull General Cemetery: Council applauds ‘incredible’ community of volunteers

15th April 2025

Hull City Council highlights the efforts of The Friends of Hull General Cemetery, a dedicated community of volunteers transforming and preserving the site of heritage and natural interest. Founded by Bill Longbone in 2018, The Friends of Hull General Cemetery is a dedicated community group of volunteers committed to the care and restoration of the […]

View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Marfleet area receives tidy-up treatment

Love Your Neighbourhood: Marfleet area receives tidy-up treatment

21st March 2025

Marfleet is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets within the Marfleet area of East Hull are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to the council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent […]

View article Marfleet Park makeover: Schoolchildren join Hull City Council for community litter-pick

Marfleet Park makeover: Schoolchildren join Hull City Council for community litter-pick

18th March 2025

Children from Marfleet Primary Academy, and their parents, recently joined Hull City Council on a community litter-pick at Marfleet Park. Organised by the councils Love Your Neighbourhood team, in coordination with the school, the community litter-pick was carried out in Marfleet Park on Tuesday 11 March. The team provided the children and their parents with […]

View article Ideal Heating extends support to vulnerable residents through Hull City Council partnership

Ideal Heating extends support to vulnerable residents through Hull City Council partnership

17th March 2025

Ideal Heating has reinforced its commitment to supporting residents in its home city through its partnership with Hull City Council. Ideal has provided a significant sum of money to the council’s Money Matters and Affordable Warmth schemes, directly benefiting local charities, organisations and community groups. The schemes are designed to alleviate financial hardship and promote […]

View article Calling all green fingered tenants!

Calling all green fingered tenants!

14th March 2025

Entries have opened for the seventh annual Hull City Council Tenants’ Garden Competition, and hopefully we’ll have a bumper crop of entries. People can enter the garden competition if they are Hull City Council tenants living within the Hull city boundary. The only other rules are that each entrant must have done the gardening themselves, […]

View article Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

Council wants residents’ input for new Local Plan

11th March 2025

Hull City Council is creating a new Local Plan for Hull – and needs the input of the city’s residents. The updated plan will guide how the city grows and changes over the next 15 years, impacting homes, jobs, health and climate action. The council wishes to have an active and open conversation about these […]

View article Love Your Neighbourhood: Pickering area receives tidy-up treatment

Love Your Neighbourhood: Pickering area receives tidy-up treatment

10th March 2025

Pickering is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project. Streets within the Pickering area of West Hull are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to the council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative. As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent […]