Council funding helps push the boundaries for Hull Zingari CC 17th January 2023 Hull Zingari Cricket Club’s ambitions to play at the top level of Yorkshire cricket have been given a huge boost thanks to support from Hull City Council. The Chanterlands Avenue club has been awarded £8,095 from the Leader’s Contingency Budget. The grant will be used to fund Zingari’s purchasing of new equipment, including sight screens […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Cllr Mike RossCouncil LeaderCricket
Weekly roadworks update – January 13 13th January 2023 Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Significant step forward for children’s services in Hull 13th January 2023 Hull’s children’s services mark a significant milestone after the latest full Ofsted inspection found the service is no longer Inadequate. During a two-week inspection in November, inspectors found that the council provides ‘good’ services for children in care and has given an overall judgement of Requires Improvement. The previous full inspection, in 2019, assessed the […] Read more Children and families News children's serviceschildren's social careCouncillor Linda TockMatt JukesOfstedPauline TurnerSocial Work Academy
Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic family of volunteers 13th January 2023 HEY! Volunteering, a big, friendly enthusiastic family of volunteers, is hosting a recruitment drive. Applications opens on Monday 16th January and provides an opportunity for the people of Hull and East Yorkshire to join the programme and support arts, culture and heritage across the region. The iconic, blue-coated volunteer programme began back in 2016 to […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rob PritchardHEY VolunteeringRecruitment DriveSpirit of 2012
Former England Football captain to become Honorary Freeman of Hull 12th January 2023 England Women’s Football captain, Carol Thomas BEM will be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this month. The Hull-born footballer will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday 19 January. Carol was the second ever captain of England Women […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Carol Thomas BEMFreedom of the CityHonorary Freeman of HullLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – January 12 12th January 2023 This week, we have opportunities in ICT, legal, customer services and more. Discover some of the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council and apply today. Occupational Therapist – 8 Posts Salary details: £32020 – £34723 Closing date: 15 January 2023 Care and support in Hull is transforming and Hull City Council is looking for exceptional […] Read more Adult social care Business News Regeneration businessJobsOccupational therapyPlanningRecruitmentRegenerationSocial care
Bike Lights for Dark Nights: Cyclists offered free lights to be safe and seen 11th January 2023 Poorly illuminated cyclists are being given free bike lights and reflective gear in a new road safety project run by Hull City Council. The “Bike Lights for Dark Nights” initiative, funded by Safer Roads Humber, aims to reduce collisions on the city’s roads by encouraging more cyclists to ride with lights and reflective wear. Members […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cyclingroad safetySafer Roads Humber
Kingswood roundabout improvement works to begin this month 10th January 2023 Work to improve a roundabout in Kingswood will begin this month, making travel safer for cyclists and pedestrians and helping traffic flow. New sections of off-road cycle track will be created at the Wawne Road / Kesteven Way roundabout, along with “parallel crossings”, which are like zebra crossings but also include a designated area to […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelkingswoodRoadworks
Community projects boost for Kingswood Ward 10th January 2023 Hull’s Kingswood Ward will receive a boost to two of its projects thanks to almost £5,000 worth of funding from Hull City Council. A decision record has been published to award £4,918 to fund targeted youth outreach projects through the New Life Support Kingswood Youth Hub. The money will also go towards supporting the maintenance […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Cllr Mike RossForedyke Greenkingswood
New ‘half-on half-off’ parking to help traffic flow and protect grass verges 9th January 2023 Residents will soon benefit from better parking provision on North Road, west Hull Starting next week, block-paved areas will be installed within the grass verges on sections of North Road, allowing vehicles to be parked half on and half off the road. The new on/off carriageway parking will help ensure residents and visitors have somewhere […] Read more News Transport & Streets parkingRoadworks
R-evolution given three-year grant to continue running city cycle hub 6th January 2023 Local cycling charity R-evolution has been awarded a grant of £90,000 a year for the next three years to continue its work running a cycle hub in Hull’s Trinity Market. The city centre cycle hub opened in March 2021, providing free secure parking for up to 40 bikes, as well as carrying out small repairs […] Read more News Transport & Streets Cycle hubR-evolutionTrinity Market
5 places in Hull where you can enjoy Veganuary 6th January 2023 It’s that time of year when many people are persevering with, and possibly struggling with new year resolutions. In recent years reducing, or even cutting-out meat consumption, has been an increasingly popular choice, encouraged in part by Veganuary – an annual challenge that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News AtomChurch Street Coffee and KitchenFalafiaFlour and FeastHull foodOnlyPattie ShackVegan HullVeganuary