Hull’s community leaders gather for ambition summit 24th July 2025 Local community leaders and partners came together yesterday (Wed July 23) for The Gathering – an event dedicated to discussing and progressing a shared vision for Hull. At the heart of the conversation was the Community Plan; how partners throughout the city are already working on enacting its six ambitions, and what happens next. The […] Read more News Public Health
Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull 17th February 2025 This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities. Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school breaks – will be offering a slightly smaller version of its usual exciting variety of sessions, with nutritious food included. The programme will run from […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health
Huge seizure takes half-a-million fake cigarettes off the street 24th January 2025 A huge haul of counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes has been recovered by Hull City Council’ Trading Standards team, working with partners in Humberside Police. The seizure consisted of half a million cigarettes, 121kg of tobacco and 500 vapes – the items were found at a Hull home, stored in stacks of carboard boxes, piled […] Read more News Public Health
Affordable Warmth grants support community groups in Hull in 2025 30th December 2024 Affordable Warmth, a citywide initiative to help residents with the cost of living this winter, will begin from Thursday 2 January 2025. The three-month initiative, which has seen 28 voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations receive funding, means more than 30 warm space venues will be open across Hull. This is in addition to the […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Public Health Affordable WarmthCllr Jack HainesHousehold Support FundWarm Spaces
All the fun – none of the hangover: Hull’s Low Ale Trail 18th December 2024 As ‘Mad Friday’ approaches, there’s an option for anyone who wants all the fun of a night out, with a clear head the next day. Hull’s Low Ale Trail is ready and waiting, with a total of 35 venues offering a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks. There are three trails across the city; Old Town, […] Read more News Public Health
Film screening closes 16 days of action on violence to women and girls 6th December 2024 A film about the reality of living with domestic abuse will be shown next week. Tuesday December 10 marks the end of 16 days of activism which began on November 25 – White Ribbon Day, and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. The 90-minute docu-drama Love? Is being shown […] Read more News Public Health
Free online sessions launched for Safeguarding Adults Week 18th November 2024 The Hull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults Boards have worked in partnership to develop a comprehensive programme of free online learning sessions to support this year’s Safeguarding Adults Week and the Ann Craft Trust. Building on the success of Safeguarding Adults Week 2023, the safeguarding partners have expanded the range of topics covered this year. […] Read more Adult social care Community and Living News Public Health Cllr Linda ChambersHull and East Riding Safeguarding Adults BoardsNorth Point Shopping CentreSafeguarding Adults Week
Hull City Council Leader urges government to help to safeguard key services 28th October 2024 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross, has today sent a letter to government ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Statement outlining the urgent support required for Hull. The letter, addressed to UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, details the difficulties the council would face sustaining key […] Read more Adult social care News Public Health Regeneration BudgetCllr Mike RossGovernment
Jewellery scam bust nets Trading Standards team national award 16th October 2024 The discovery of a jewellery scam worth £400,000 has helped net Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team a prestigious national award. Suspicions were raised in 2023, over a Hull-based online trader selling large volumes of ‘gold’ chain from a home address. The team investigated and found the chains were in fact cheap metal, cut from […] Read more News Public Health
One punch can be a killer punch – Council supports One Punch Awareness Week 13th September 2024 Hull City Council is marking One Punch Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 16 September. Over the last five years, there have been 82 deaths because of one punch attacks across the UK, including Hull man Scott Akester. His devastated family, subsequently set up the One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire (OPH&EY) charity, and is […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Public Health Cllr Mike RossDebbie AkesterOne Punch Hull & East Yorkshire
CDC moves step closer as professional services team appointed 14th August 2024 High-quality and easily accessible health facilities in Hull city centre have moved a step closer after a contractor was appointed to support the delivery of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). Ridge and Partners LLP has been awarded a Multi-Disciplinary Services Team (MDST) contract by Hull City Council to support the provision of the CDC on […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Linda ChambersCommunity Diagnostic CentreRidge and Partners LLP
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
