Hull primary school children’s once-in-lifetime London experience 9th December 2022 Cloud services provider Giacom has given primary school children from Hull an unforgettable experience in London. Giacom is a Gold sponsor of Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University, which aims to build the confidence, self-esteem and aspirations of youngsters living in areas of high deprivation by providing them with a diverse range of experiences […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News GiacomHull and East Yorkshire Children’s UniversityPaisley Primary School
Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected 5th December 2022 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s fourth Young Mayor. Amaya Newman from Ron Dearing UTC was appointed following a selection day attended by 16 young people. The young people were set a team challenge and planned and made a speech in their bid to be the next Young Mayor for Hull. For the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentRon Dearing UTCVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Malet Lambert opens Jane Disbrey Hall as the school celebrates 90 years of education 2nd December 2022 The new extension to Malet Lambert School has officially opened. The sports hall extension has been named Jane Disbrey Hall, after the well-loved former Headteacher. The hall is a multi-functional space that can also be used for exams and events. Along with the sports hall, there are an additional five classrooms and a staff room, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Esteem ConsortiumHull Learning PartnershipHull SchoolsJane Disbrey HallMalet Lambert School
Adult maths and numeracy skills boost for Hull 28th November 2022 Adults across Hull who want to improve their numeracy skills can sign up for free courses and activities thanks to a £1.5m investment. It’s aimed at boosting opportunities for more people to progress and secure well paid jobs. People who improve their numeracy skills are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration Councillor Drake-DavisEducationHCALHull CollegeHull Culture and LeisureHull Training and Adult EducationHumber Learning ConsortiumLearning and skillsRegenerationTrainingUK Shared Prosperity Fund
Newly restored Invacar on display to mark Disability History Month 23rd November 2022 A newly conserved Invacar has gone on display at Hull’s Streetlife Museum to celebrate UK Disability History Month. The car will be displayed alongside a film from the East Midlands Film Archive from the 1970s, featuring people explaining how phasing out the Invacar would affect them. It is also accompanied by a personal story of […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News What's on Arts and cultureArts Council EnglandCouncillor Rob PritchardDisability History MonthHCALHull Culture and LeisureHull MuseumsMuseums QuarterStreetlife Museum
Primary school pupils to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card 21st November 2022 Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Christmas is always an exciting time for our primary school pupils. The Christmas card design competition is a festive way […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Bricknell Primary SchoolChristmas card competitionCouncillor mike rossHull Primary SchoolsTogether at Christmas
Hull Leader calls for businesses to join support for families most in need 14th November 2022 Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund to provide support to the families of children attending primary schools in the city who are in most need this winter. Hull City Council is sponsoring Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to establish […] Read more Business Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning News Council LeaderCouncillor mike rossHardship FundHull Children's UniversityHull Schools
Employment Hub a huge success as it smashes targets again 8th November 2022 Hull City Council’s Employment Hub has smashed its targets ahead of the year end. The team at the Employment Hub have yet again exceeded their targets set out in their contract by the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP). The targets include supporting people into work, training or volunteering opportunities. The council’s Employment Hub has […] Read more Business Education and Learning News Regeneration businessCouncillor Drake-DavisEducationEmploymentEmployment HubEventsHull Central LibraryRegenerationUnemployment
Prizes on offer to enterprising young people this Global Entrepreneurship Week 2nd November 2022 The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, supported by Hull Culture and Leisure, the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Engaging Education. Global Entrepreneurship Week was founded 15 years ago to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration businessChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Drake-DavisGlobal Entrepreneurship WeekHull Youth EnterpriseJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRegenerationschoolsyoung enterpriseyouth enterprise
Hull young people to attend House of Commons debate to decide priority campaign for 2023 2nd November 2022 Members of the UK Youth Parliament are to take part in a debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 4 November to decide on the priority campaign for 2023. 300 members, aged 11 to 18, will debate the issues chosen by the Make Your Mark ballot, which was hosted in Hull in July. […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Consultation opens on plans to protect nursery places in North Hull 10th October 2022 Consultation has today opened on the future of nursery provision in North Hull. This follows Cabinet approval to hold formal consultation on plans that aim to protect nursery provision in North Hull for the long term. The current McMillan Nursery in North Hull has been hit by a decreasing birth rate in the area and […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockEarly yearsMcMillan Nursery
Queen Victoria and her relationship with Hull showcased at new exhibition 6th October 2022 Queen Victoria’s own Jewel-Cabinet will visit the city as part of a new exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery. The exhibition is part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Collection Trust, which was generously lent by the late her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Previously commissioned for 2020 before the pandemic, this revived exhibition will take […] Read more Education and Learning Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Alison CollinsonFerens Art GalleryHCALHull Culture and LeisureQueen VictoriaRoyal Collection Trust
