‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service 18th December 2025 Hull City Council’s streetscene services recently bid a fond farewell to a much-loved member of staff. Joan Marriott retired in November after an incredible 28 years of service as a school crossing patrol officer, based on Amythest Road. Joan, 88, first joined the council in 1997, taking on the role with pride and an unwavering commitment to the children she served. For over two decades, rain or […] Read more Community and Living News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoretirementschool traffic patrol
Hull City Council to continue support for most vulnerable heading into the new year 15th December 2025 Support will continue for Hull’s most vulnerable residents this winter and into the early spring after senior councillors agreed the use of funds aimed at helping the most vulnerable. Cabinet members have approved proposals to boost existing schemes receiving funding via the Household Support Fund (HSF). It means the families of over 16-thousand pupils in […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News
Councillors to consider allocating government funding 8th December 2025 Two of Hull City Council’s ongoing schemes could receive a funding boost, should councillors decide to allocate a government grant to the projects at this month’s cabinet meeting. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that the council had been chosen to receive £1.5m of Pride in Place Impact Fund (PiPiF). The […] Read more Business Community and Living News Regeneration CabinetCity Centre GrantsCllr Paul Drake DavisCommunity HighstreetsPride in Place Impact Fund
Council working together with Humberside Police and partners to prevent retail crime this Christmas 5th December 2025 Issued by Humberside Police As the festive season approaches, we remain committed to preventing retail crime and keeping shopping areas safe by working closely with local retailers and partners during one of the busiest times of the year. This work also supports the Home Office’s Winter of Action, a continuation of the Safer Streets Summer […] Read more Community and Living News CrimeHumberside Police
Crime Prevention Fund grants boost security and privacy in city’s communities – including at football pitches 4th December 2025 The latest organisations and communities across Hull that have successfully applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund 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 […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Cllr Ted DolmanCrime Prevention Fund
White Ribbon Day: schools focus for anti-violence campaign 25th November 2025 A campaign which engages men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls is the focus of work in Hull schools, including in both primary and secondary settings. Today – Tuesday 25 November – is White Ribbon Day and is the start of 16 days of activities where this year’s theme is ‘We Speak […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Cllr Ted DolmanMatt JukesWhite Ribbon Day
Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council 18th November 2025 40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months. The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces. These community groups may also offer guidance on how to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingIdeal HeatingWarm Spaces
Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme 17th November 2025 An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull. Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull City Council’s work with community centres across the city to address the need for investment and enhance the visibility of what they can offer. Community […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News BransholmeCllr Mike Rosscommunity
Customer Services expands in the Bransholme area 12th November 2025 Local residents in the Bransholme area are to benefit from expanded options to talk face-to-face to Hull City Council’s Customer Services representatives. Staff who are currently based at Bransholme Health Centre will go out further into the community to advise on available services and support. From Monday 1 December, face-to-face walk-in help desk surgeries will […] Read more Community and Living News BransholmeCllr Ted DolmanCustomer Services
Hull community centre adds Warm Space to expanding provision 6th November 2025 Impressive new signage has been installed at a popular Hull community centre, which has plans to further expand the activities it offers to local people – including providing a Warm Space. The Maurice Rawling Community Centre has grown what it can offer in the past 12 months, including new groups using the venue. Cheerleading and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services Leisure & Culture News Cllr Ted DolmanWarm Spaces
Life-saving equipment installed at Priory Woods Cemetery 21st October 2025 Priory Woods Cemetery has become the latest Hull City Council site to have a life-saving defibrillator installed. The heart-starting device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Health and Social Care News Public Health Bereavement ServicesCllr Ted DolmanPriory Woods Cemetery
City centre Advice Hub to boost help available from Hull Warm Homes Team 18th September 2025 Hull City Council’s Warm Homes Team is to raise awareness of the valuable help available to residents and tradespeople by opening a short-term pop-up Advice Hub. The drop-in will be in the city centre at 18 Whitefriargate between Monday 22 and Friday 26 September. It will provide residents with the opportunity to understand the way […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Councillor Drake-DavisWarm Homes Team
