Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated 13th November 2023 An event has taken place to celebrate the life of Hull City Council Director of Regeneration Mark Jones. Mark died in September, at the age of 66, following a short illness. Known affectionately by many as ‘Mr Hull’, he was awarded an MBE in 2016 in recognition of his dedication and commitment to economic regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Hester BridgesCllr Mike RossGuildhallLord MayorMark JonesMatt JukesStephen Brady
Wilberforce House Museum wins Museums Change Lives Award 10th November 2023 Wilberforce House Museum has won a national award from the Museum Association. The annual awards recognise and celebrate outstanding practice by UK museums delivering social impact, promoting the best examples of work by museums and individuals that support communities and engage with contemporary issues. The museum’s work with the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Arts and cultureCllr Rob PritchardHull MuseumsmuseumWilberforce House Museum
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 10 November 10th November 2023 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Read more News Transport & Streets Christmas lights switch-onHull weekly roadworks updateRemembrance Day 2023Roadworks
Exciting West Docklands plans to be discussed at Cabinet 10th November 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet will discuss a report detailing the design brief for the West Docklands area. The design brief would set a planning framework for development and regeneration of the area. The land is bounded by the operational Albert and William Wright Docks to the south, the A63 to the north, Daltry Street to […] Read more Business Housing Ice Arena News Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisIce arenaWest Docklands
Hull’s longest serving foster carers honoured 9th November 2023 Seven of Hull’s longest serving foster carers attended a lunch with the Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Kalvin Neal and Councillor Linda Tock, in recognition of their long service to children and young people in care. Foster carers were also presented with medals at the lunch, which took place […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and UpdatesLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
5,000th person supported by Employment Hub 9th November 2023 The Employment Hub has celebrated welcoming its 5,000th person to benefit from the service in less than three years. The significant milestone was reached when Abdullah Yaguba met with employment advisor Lynsey Adam. Since Hull City Council created the Employment Hub in December 2020 in partnership with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), it has […] Read more News Regeneration 5000Cllr Paul Drake DavisEmployment HubGill Brownlee
Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on 9th November 2023 Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull-born football legend and Former England Women’s Football Captain Dr Carol Thomas, alongside the Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal next week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with stunning light and sound installations on Thursday 16 November, with thousands expected to be there. A 50 ft […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on ChristmasChristmas 2023Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealQueen Victoria Square
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – 9 November 9th November 2023 Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: Building Safety Manager Salary details: £52050 – £55796 Closing date: 19 November 2023 An exciting opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods and Housing, forming part of […] Read more News Hull City Council JobsJobs in HullWork for Hull City Council
Find out how Occupational Therapy is changing lives in Hull this Occupational Therapy Week 8th November 2023 Hull City Council is celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 (OT Week) to raise awareness of how life changing occupational therapy can be. It takes place from Monday 6 November – Sunday 12 November. Victoria Goldsbrough, Principal Occupational Therapist at Hull City Council said ‘’We want to share what occupational therapy is all about and why […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careAdult Social Care HullcareerscarersCouncillor Linda ChambersOccupational Therapy WeekProud to care
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Returns 8th November 2023 The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will be back at Hull Minster next month. Dozens of decorated trees will fill up the 700-year-old Church, from Tuesday 5 December to Saturday 23 December. The Festival, which started in 2019, raises money for Hull Minster, as well as the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which is […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasHull MinsterLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Hull City Council backs “Together for Safety” 7th November 2023 National Social Housing Safety & Compliance Week: 6-10 November 2023 Residents’ safety and wellbeing is the number one priority for Hull City Council (HCC) which is why we are backing “Together for Safety,” a new, national movement which is being launched during National Social Housing Safety & Compliance Week, which runs from 6 – 10 […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Housing News Cllr Paul Drake DavisNational Social Housing Safety & Compliance Week
‘Tis the season to donate unwanted Christmas jumpers 6th November 2023 Hull City Council is appealing for residents to donate unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers to help local families and keep textiles out of wheelie bins. Over the past few years, the council has collected hundreds of Christmas jumpers and delivered them to schools in priority areas identified by the council’s Love Your Street project. For many […] Read more News Waste ChristmasCouncillor Julia Connercustomer service centresLove Your Street