Hull shows huge support for Ukraine aid effort
Hull’s appeal for humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine has seen such a huge response that organisers are opening new drop-off points and a larger storage facility.
Over the … More
Community and Living
Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine
Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who … More
Hull’s Healthy Holidays programme to continue to 2025
Hull City Council has been awarded funding from the Department for Education for delivery of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for 2022 through to 2025.
Government has confirmed that … More
Children and young people’s emotional and mental health support is changing
Support for children and young people around emotional and mental health is changing.
The funding for the city’s flagship HeadStart Hull programme is coming to its natural end in 2022 … More
New Local Offer website to support children and young people with SEND
The new look Hull Local Offer website launches today (Monday 21 February).
The website is for people aged 0-25 with a special educational need and/or disability, their parents, carers and … More
Pay Council Tax by direct debit to receive £150 energy rebate as soon as it is available
Hull City Council is advising residents to pay their Council Tax by direct debit, to make sure households get the £150, one off, Energy Bill rebate from the government as … More
Always wanted to volunteer? Well now’s your chance
For the first time in two years, HEY! Volunteering is taking on new volunteers.
The iconic blue-coated army are opening up their ranks and expanding so that they can support … More
Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works
Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage.… More
City centre to turn purple and help ‘light the darkness’ on Holocaust Memorial Day
Landmarks across Hull city centre will be bathed in purple light on Thursday to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust.
From dusk (approximately 4.30pm) on Thursday January 27, Hull … More
HEY! Volunteering is recruiting new members for the first time in two years
HEY! Volunteering is on the lookout for new volunteers to help support expansion into the wider region.
The programme, which launched for Hull’s tenure as UK City of Culture in … More
Innovative approach to children’s homes improves outcomes for children
Hull City Council made a commitment to caring for looked after children in local, home environments within a community setting, to contribute to better outcomes for those children and young … More
First residents move into new council bungalows
Residents in east Hull have moved into brand new bungalows built by Hull City Council.
Shirley Bentley and Betty Cross were welcomed to their new homes in Drayton Close by … More
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund
Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter.
Hull City Council … More
Hull City Council consults residents on future housing provision
Hull City Council has consulted residents about the future of their homes at both Boothferry Flats in west Hull and Henson Villas, off Beverley Road, and sought the views of … More
Local businesses step up to help Hull children
Local businesses have stepped forward with donations to help ensure every Hull pupil, aged eight to 16, has access to a laptop.
Several businesses have made financial contributions and donated … More
Community leaders come together to tackle Islamophobia
Leaders from Hull’s Islamic community came together yesterday to discuss how to tackle Islamophobia as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM).
Islamophobia Awareness Month highlights the threat of Islamophobic hate … More
Plans revealed for £3m winter hardship fund to help families with essentials
A report, published today, details proposals of how vulnerable households in Hull will be provided with help with essentials over winter as the city continues its recovery from the Covid-19 … More
Inspirational volunteers celebrate future of programme at Hull Minster
Hull’s iconic blue army of volunteers gave their blue uniforms the night off yesterday and gathered at Hull Minster to celebrate the future of the programme.
The programme, which was … More
International Day of Charity inspires Hull business
A business in Hull is offering to brand a a charity’s van or other vehicle for free, to help them be instantly recognised when going about their vital work in … More
Contractor appointed to restore Hull’s last remaining 20th century Scotch Derrick crane
A leading specialist in historic engineering projects has been appointed to restore the city’s last remaining Scotch Derrick crane.
A decision record published by Hull City Council yesterday 25th August … More
Inner City Sesh to take place in Queens Gardens in September
One of the biggest events of the year is set to take place in Queens Gardens next month
Inner City Sesh, a 15,000-capacity music festival, will be brought to Queens … More
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people
Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor.
Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied.
The Young Mayor’s … More
Remembering Srebrenica
Hull City Council is supporting the Srebrenica Memorial Day through two acts of remembrance.
This Sunday, 11 July, marks 26 years since the Bosnian genocide in Srebrenica, where more than … More
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council … More
Inspiring City of Culture volunteering programme secures funding for further three years – and a new home
The iconic City of Culture volunteering programme has received funding for a further three years from Spirit of 2012.
The programme, which was fundamental to the success of Hull UK … More
Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council
Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents.
The local authority has completed … More
Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor
Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor.
The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young … More
Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent
97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and … More
Absolutely Cultured gets £198,000 boost to support Hull communities and local creatives
Hull’s Absolutely Cultured has been awarded £198,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
The funding will support the organisation’s plans over the next three years to increase cultural opportunities within Hull’s … More
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change
Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection.
In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to … More
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