Community and Living

View article HEY Credit Union celebrates 25th birthday at Hull Guildhall

HEY Credit Union celebrates 25th birthday at Hull Guildhall

The Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Credit Union has celebrated 25 years of supporting the financial wellbeing of people in Hull and surrounding areas. Founders and early members of the Credit Union joined directors, volunteers and staff at the Guildhall, as they were welcomed by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mark Collinson. Set up in 1999, […]

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View article Free online sessions launched for Safeguarding Adults Week

Free online sessions launched for Safeguarding Adults Week

The Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have worked in partnership to develop a comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week and the Ann Craft Trust. Building on the success of Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, the safeguarding partners have expanded the range of topics covered this year. […]

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View article New publication to keep you up to date with news about your city and your council

New publication to keep you up to date with news about your city and your council

Residents now have a new way to keep up to date with the latest ‘what’s on’ in Hull and news about council services and plans thanks to a brand-new publication. Hull CC News will be landing on doorsteps from Monday, 11 November, with copies being delivered throughout this week. The 12-page publication features a welcome […]

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View article Hull City Council Leader signs up for the Big Sleep Out

Hull City Council Leader signs up for the Big Sleep Out

Hull City Council Leader Cllr Mike Ross will be participating in the Big Sleep Out at Craven Park on Thursday 7 November. The fundraising event is aiming to raise vital funds for three local causes that address issues including homelessness, youth activities and end of life care. Homelessness and rough sleeping is a global problem, […]

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View article Halloween and Bonfire Night: Council joins forces with police to combat anti-social behaviour  

Halloween and Bonfire Night: Council joins forces with police to combat anti-social behaviour  

Hull City Council and Humberside Police are working in partnership this spooky season to tackle anti-social behaviour across the city.  From today (Monday 28 October) to Sunday 10 November, additional police presence will be seen in neighbourhoods across Hull, to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween and Bonfire Night.  The initiative is being […]

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View article HTAE learners hear of One Punch impact from survivor

HTAE learners hear of One Punch impact from survivor

Hull Training and Adult Education (HTAE) learners welcomed Paul Spence from Hull-based charity P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery during a series of inspirational talks. Paul, CEO and founder of the charity, delivered his ‘One Punch’ and ‘Rock Bottom’ talks to HTAE learners across the service’s training centres. Having suffered life-threatening injuries in 2012 due to a […]

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View article Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet

Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet

UPDATE: Full Council voted to endorse the Council Plan at a meeting on Thursday 21 November 2024. Hull City Council’s priorities for the next four years have been set out, as Cabinet members have endorsed the proposed Council Plan. The Council Plan is the Council’s contribution towards the new Community Plan, which will shape the […]

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View article Humber Forest plants a quarter of a million trees to support communities and local environment

Humber Forest plants a quarter of a million trees to support communities and local environment

Humber Forest has planted a record number of trees in the last 12 months, with 238,000 trees planted across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Since the project began three years ago, 400,000 trees have been planted across the region. Humber Forest, supported by Defra, is the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North […]

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View article One punch can be a killer punch – Council supports One Punch Awareness Week

One punch can be a killer punch – Council supports One Punch Awareness Week

Hull City Council is marking One Punch Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 16 September. Over the last five years, there have been 82 deaths because of one punch attacks across the UK, including Hull man Scott Akester. His devastated family, subsequently set up the One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire (OPH&EY) charity, and  is […]

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View article Expressions of interest invited for Asset of Community Value land

Expressions of interest invited for Asset of Community Value land

Hull City Council is inviting expressions of interest from voluntary and community groups for the opportunity to occupy, develop and manage 5.3 hectares (13.07 acres) of Asset of Community Value land located at Coronation Road. The council’s Cabinet agreed in principle to the disposal of a long-term leasehold interest in this land, subject to the […]

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View article Survey feedback calls for clean and tidy neighbourhood for Stepney area of Beverley Road

Survey feedback calls for clean and tidy neighbourhood for Stepney area of Beverley Road

A clean and tidy area free of litter, graffiti and fly-tipping would have the greatest impact in improving Stepney, according to a survey completed by the area’s residents and businesses. A four-week survey held earlier in the summer showed that 69 per cent of respondents were of the same opinion. The survey, part government’s High […]

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