‘Wood’ you believe it? Hull announced as Tree City of the World for third year running 26th April 2023 Hull City Council is delighted that the city has been recognised as a Tree City of the World by Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Hull is one of only 19 cities in the UK and 168 globally to be recognised and it is the third year in […] Read more Environment News Martin BuddOh Yes! Net ZeroTree Cities of the WorldUnited Nations
Amazing Hull social workers honoured by the British Association of Social Workers 25th April 2023 Social workers across Hull City Council’s Children and Family Services have been honoured as one of the ‘Amazing Social Workers’ being celebrated for World Social Work Month. Many individuals and teams have been profiled as part of the British Association of Social Worker’s (BASW) annual celebrations. The BASW is the UK’s professional membership organisation for […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplechildren's social caresocial workSocial Work Academy
Competitive cycling event comes to Hull 25th April 2023 Keen cyclists are being invited to enter a competitive cycling race at Ennerdale Cycle Circuit next month. On Saturday 13 May, the British Cycling event will include chip-timed races in men, women and youth categories. British Cycling membership is required for the men’s races, however a full race licence is not. No membership is required […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Alison WalkerBritish CyclingEnnerdale cycle trackEnnerdale Leisure CentreRace Day
Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town 24th April 2023 A new lighting scheme installed on Whitefriargate is now complete. The façade lighting has been installed on four buildings to highlight the street’s architecture and heritage. Number’s 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 and 55 Whitefriargate have all benefitted from the project which was funded by Historic England through the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Garry Taylor, assistant […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration High Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate regeneration
A seat fit for a King! St Mary’s College to have their illustrated bench displayed in London for the King’s coronation 21st April 2023 St Mary’s College has been chosen to have their own illustrated bench created and displayed at the Tower of London during the King’s Coronation celebrations in May. They were one of the 15 chosen from over 1,500 entries across the UK. Taking inspiration from teaching resources developed by Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) – the charity […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Children and young peopleEducationKings CoronationRoyal CoronationSt Mary's College
Hull International Choir Competition 2023: All you need to know 21st April 2023 Hull will be singing next weekend – quite literally – thanks to a massive international choir competition that will see singers from all over the globe landing in Hull to showcase their talents. The Hull International Choir Competition will feature more than 1,000 participants, from 27 choirs across 10 countries, coming together to compete in […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Hull International Choir CompetitionVisit Hull
Five days remaining to apply for Voter ID 20th April 2023 Voters without photo ID have five days to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, with local elections now less than a month away. As photo ID now required for all future elections, anyone without valid photo ID can apply for the free certificate here before 5pm on Tuesday 25 April. Director of Legal Services and […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News iAN aNDERSONLocal Elections 2023Voter Authority CertificateVoter ID
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – April 20 20th April 2023 By joining our team, you will be making a difference and working with people who are passionate about our city. Discover the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week. Social Worker – Grades 8 & 9 Salary details: £32020 – £38296 Closing date: 23 April 2023 We have an opportunity to join the Children & Families Disability […] Read more Business Health and Social Care Housing News HousingJobsRecruitmentSocial care
Family fun event to celebrate Hull park’s biodiverse makeover 18th April 2023 A free family event to celebrate the completion of a biodiversity and park improvement project will take place next weekend. The project, led and managed by Hull City Council, has seen Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) in east Hull undergo an extensive makeover and was made possible through the UK Government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund. The […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Aldermand Kneeshaw ParkHull City Nature ChallengeLevelling Up Parks Fund
Council-supported theatre company takes to world stage 18th April 2023 A groundbreaking Hull theatre company, which receives funding from Hull City Council, will take to the world stage in June after being invited to speak at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial. Concrete Youth, a charity specialising in creating work for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), will present their creative ASMR project. Their research into autonomous […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Proposed plans for future of Ennerdale Leisure Centre 17th April 2023 The council has today published a Forward Plan Notice seeking approval for the commissioning of works to Ennerdale Leisure Centre pools. Following the closure of the small pool in 2022, a number of investigations have been undertaken on the works necessary to address subsidence and manage tree root spread. The cabinet is being asked to […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Ennerdale Leisure CentreForward Planning Notice
Exciting retail opportunity thanks to Levelling Up Funding 14th April 2023 A Levelling Up Funding grant has been awarded by Hull City Council to an exciting retail opportunity. The council has provided £205,000 worth of funding to bring back into use West Street Arcade in Hull city centre. The total cost of the project is £450,000 and creation of 10 shops will bring further employment to […] Read more News Regeneration Garry TaylorHull city centre regenerationLevelling Up FundingWest Street Arcade
