Hull launches Milk Trail – highlighting city’s breastfeeding-friendly venues 22nd May 2024 A new trail around Hull city centre highlights some of the best places for breastfeeding. The Milk Trail shines a light on nine venues where anyone breastfeeding their baby can find a comfortable spot and a supportive atmosphere. A specially created map guides visitors to the nine locations – and also includes a quiz about […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health activitybreastfeedingCllr Linda Chambersfreefriendlymilk trail
Council’s Cabinet approves plan for electric bus rollout following successful funding bid 21st May 2024 Following a successful bid to the Government to fund electric buses in Hull and the East Riding, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to enable the purchase of 40 electric buses and the allocation of circa £2million of funding from the authority for the installation of charging infrastructure to support the rollout of the […] Read more News Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Leader calls for extension to cost of living help 21st May 2024 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has called on the Government to extend vital help to deal with the cost of living crisis, as his Cabinet yesterday approved £2.2million more in support. The Household Support Fund has been used in Hull to help families across the city with school uniforms and pays […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
Council to publish plan to improve bus connectivity and grow passenger numbers in the city 21st May 2024 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to publish its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2024/2025 and to submit the document to the Department for Transport (DfT) to outline how it will spend funding to improve and enhance bus services within the city. The BSIP sets out how the council, working alongside local bus […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for Transporteast yorkshire busesHull Bus AllianceStagecoach East Midlands
Council launches new support to help improve school attendance 21st May 2024 Over 100 representatives from education providers across the city came together for the launch of the ATTEND Framework. The ATTEND Framework is an early intervention tool that offers a way of identifying the underlying reasons for pupil absence. It’s for pupils aged between five and 16 years old when attendance falls below 90%. The framework […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockEarly help teamEducationFamily hubsHull Parent Carer Forumschool attendanceschoolsSEND
Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme 20th May 2024 Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way. Starting today (Monday 20 May), people can view and comment on the plans, both digitally, via the council’s YourSay website, or in-person at […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFreetown Way
Stepney green spaces improvements thanks to half a million pound award 20th May 2024 The Stepney area of Hull is to receive major improvements as £500,000 of green funding has been awarded to Hull City Council. The work will be targeted to green space improvement works as part of the government’s High Street Accelerator Pilot Programme. The funding came as a result of a successful green spaces proposal submission […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesHigh Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammeJohn ScotneySculcoates ParkStepney
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 17 May 17th May 2024 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
Wilberforce House Museum highly commended at global awards 17th May 2024 Wilberforce House Museum has been highly commended for its community strategy at the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards, held in London this week. These global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. The museum’s work with the Wilberforce House Museum Advisory Board and the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Cllr Rob Pritchardhighly commendedMuseums + Heritage Awards 2024University of HullWilberforce House MuseumWilberforce House Museum Advisory BoardWilberforce Institute
Find out more about fostering in Hull this Foster Care Fortnight 16th May 2024 Hull City Council is celebrating Hull’s foster carers this Foster Care Fortnight. Foster Care Fortnight, held every May, is a yearly event led by The Fostering Network. It highlights our nation’s incredible foster carers and the difference they make in the lives of young people every day. From 21-23 May, the council will be lighting […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockFoster care fortnightFosteringHull FosteringLooked after children
Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 16 May 16th May 2024 Want to make a difference in Hull? By joining our team, you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the […] Read more News Jobs in HullWorking at Hull City CouncilWorking for Hull City Council
Bude Park improvements underway 15th May 2024 Major improvement works to Bude Park’s football facilities are underway. Work began this week which will see the creation of a new changing pavilion and improvements to the existing football pitches, including drainage. The new pavilion will include modern, comfortable changing rooms for mixed teams, as well as referee facilities, toilets, showers and a kitchen […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Bude ParkCllr Rob PritchardGEO Houlton & Sons LtdHull EsteemKingswood United
