Council backing for Peter Pan Coffee Shop 16th August 2023 A popular coffee shop in west Hull will continue to serve the community thanks to support from Hull City Council and local volunteers. Friends of Peter Pan Coffee Shop have been allocated £2,110 from the Leader’s contingency budget for purchasing of new equipment and making shop improvements. The not-for-profit organisation is run by volunteers and […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike RossCostello Playing FieldsLeaders contingency budgetPeter Pan Coffee Shop
Time2Volunteer Awards given further backing by council 15th August 2023 Dedicated volunteers across the Humber region will be recognised at the Time2Volunteer Awards this autumn. The awards, run by Hull-based HEY Smile Foundation, is a special event acknowledging and celebrating all volunteers throughout the area, saying thank you to those who give their time to help others. Time2Volunteer is a partnership and website that links […] Read more Community and Living News What's on Cllr Mike RossHEY Smile FoundationTime2Volunteer Awards
First Family Hub to offer even more support to Hull families 24th July 2023 The Parks Children’s Centre is becoming the first children’s centre in Hull to be rebranded as one of the new Family Hubs, offering even more support to local children and families. One-stop hubs will offer support from conception through to age 19, or up to 25 for young people with special education needs and disabilities, […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFamily hubsParks Family Hubyoung people and family services
Football tournament celebrates Refugee Week 14th July 2023 Members of Hull’s BAME community have come together for a football tournament to mark Refugee Week. People of various different nationalities were involved in the event, which took place at the Tigers Trust Arena in West Park last month. As well as the five-a-side matches, Tigers Trust coach Abdu Abubakar shared his inspiring story of […] Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium Active Through FootballCouncillor Rob PritchardfootballMKM Stadium
Applications invited for Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants 11th July 2023 Applications are invited for Hull City Council and partners’ Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme. Launched on Monday 10 July, it offers grants to voluntary organisations such charities, faith groups and residents’ associations to help people keep warm and well over the winter months. The scheme is supported by businesses in the city […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Housing News Cllr Jack HainesCommunity Grantscost of livingIdeal Heating
Lord Mayor to welcome residents 19th June 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to stage his Lord Mayor’s At Home event at the Guildhall next month. The free event will allow residents to meet Councillor Kalvin Neal following his recent appointment to the prestigious role, as well as enjoying a cuppa and a piece of cake. It will take place […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Councillor Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Hull Refugee Week 2023: All you need to know 14th June 2023 Hull Refugee Week is an annual festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Read more Community and Living Leisure & Culture News What's on AdelphiArt LinkHull Afro Caribbean AssociationHull Refugee WeekRefugee WeekUniversity of Hull
Annual Hull Air Raid Memorial Event 27th April 2023 Hull’s annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service will take place next month. The commemorative service will be held from 2pm on Tuesday 9th May in Northern Cemetery on Chanterlands Avenue. Led by the Reverend Stephen Whalley, members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend. Also in attendance will be representatives from Hull City […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services News What's on Air raid memorialNorthern Cemetery
Council improves property-buying process in Hull 27th March 2023 From Monday 24 April, buying a property in Hull will become quicker and simpler for everyone. As part of its digital transformation, the council has worked with HM Land Registry to transfer local land charges (LLC) service to the national digital register. The LLC Register allows users to search information online instantly, enabling buying decisions […] Read more Business Community and Living Housing News Planning HM Land RegistryLocal land charges
Hull City Council launches £1m neighbourhood tidy-up project 2nd March 2023 Hull City Council is launching a £1m neighbourhood clean-up programme that will make the city’s streets cleaner and greener and create up to 30 jobs. The council’s budget for 2023/24, which was approved last week, includes £1m a year for the Love Your Neighbourhood project. The project will see a new team set up to […] Read more Community and Living News Transport & Streets Waste Employment HubLove Your Neighbourhoodstreetscene
Council funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs 1st March 2023 Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council. The Greenwood Avenue facility has received £1,205 from the Leader’s Fund to purchase three thermal imaging cameras. The Library of Stuff is part of a global movement that aims to reduce waste by encouraging […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Cllr Mike RossCouncil LeaderLibrary of Stuff
City landmarks to glow purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 26th January 2023 Hull City Council will mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day by lighting up city centre landmarks purple and flying the Guildhall flag at half-mast. Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on 27 January each year to remember the six million Jews and the millions of people from other communities who were murdered by the Nazi regime […] Read more Community and Living News holocaust memorial day
