Hull City Council urges local families to foster as it increases its support 26th June 2025 With rising demand for safe, stable homes for children in care, Hull City Council is stepping up its efforts to recruit and retain foster carers – offering an enhanced support package and renewing its pledge to prioritise people over profit. The council is calling on residents to consider fostering through Hull Fostering, a not-for-profit service […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFosteringHull Fostering
Are you primed to work for Amazon? 25th June 2025 Residents of Hull and the East Riding looking for a new career role which ticks all the boxes are invited to a recruitment event to help to fill thousands of jobs with Amazon. The multi-national technology giant will open its new fulfilment centre at Melton West Business Park later this year. Hull City Council’s Employment […] Read more Business News Regeneration AmazonCllr Paul Drake DavisEmployment HubHull Central Library
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 23rd June 2025 A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June). Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor mike rossInvestment
Armed Forces Day celebrated in Hull 20th June 2025 Hull will turn red, white and blue next weekend as Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the city centre. Queen Victoria Square will play host to this free event next Saturday (28 June) which promises to have something for the whole family. As part of the 80th anniversary year the city will join the major […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Armed Forces DayCllr Rob PritchardHull city centreQueen Victoria Square
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 20 June 20th June 2025 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 Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support 20th June 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […] Read more Business Environment News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVivergo Fuels
Essential improvement work scheduled for Rosmead Street 19th June 2025 As part of Hull City Council’s ongoing investment in the city’s footpaths, essential improvement work will commence on Rosmead Street next week. The improvement work will involve resurfacing and reconstructing the footpaths on both sides of the carriageway, spanning the entire length of Rosmead Street. These upgrades will address areas of the footpaths that have […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoimprovementsRedevelop Civil Engineering LimitedresurfacingRosmead Street
Hull City Council and local school trust expand special school places 19th June 2025 The Venn Academy Trust has worked with Hull City Council to build on their capacity for more special school places. Bridgeview Special School, part of the school trust, has greatly expanded their number of places. They have also enhanced their provision and specialist curriculum offer. In response to local needs, they have created a specialist […] Read more Children and families News Bridgeview Special SchoolChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockOfstedschoolsSENDspecial educational needs or disabilitiesSpecial SchoolsVenn Academy Trust
Hull City Council celebrates cohort of newly qualified social workers 19th June 2025 Colleagues from across Adult Social Care and Children’s Services came together to celebrate the hard work of Newly Qualified Social Workers during their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). The annual ASYE Celebration Event is a joyful and reflective tradition where the efforts of both newly qualified social workers and their assessors is recognised. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careASYEChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda ChambersCouncillor Linda TockPauline Turnersocial workSocial Work AcademyTracy Meyerhoff
Anti-violence campaign to be rolled out in Hull schools 18th June 2025 Hull City Council have commissioned a citywide violence reduction campaign for schools. Over the coming months, local man and charity founder Paul Spence will deliver impactful talks to every secondary school pupil in years 7-10, and provide ten educational booklets to every primary school in the city. Through these talks and resources, young people across […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEducationschools
Picnic in the Park event in celebration of Learning Disability Week 18th June 2025 Hull City Council organised a Picnic in the Park event in East Park in honour of Learning Disability Week. The council invited people they provide service support to for a day of fun and celebration. In attendance also were members of the Learning Disability Partnership Board & Profound Multiple Learning Disabilities, people supported by local […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCouncillor Linda ChambersEast Parklearning disabilitiesLearning Disability Week
Council introduces digital parking permits 18th June 2025 Hull City Council has launched digital parking permits, a significant step towards modernising the city’s parking management system. From today (Wednesday 18 June), residents within controlled parking zones (My Hull) are able to apply for digital permits through the MiPermit app and website, available 24/7. However, paper permits are still available for those who prefer a […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDigital parking permitsMiPermit
