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
The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog – Make May ‘a Month of Movement’ 1st May 2024 In his third post for ‘The Step in the Right Direction Hull Blog’, Paul Schofield, a tour guide in the city for more than 30 years, talks about how you can improve your health and wellbeing by taking a few small steps each day. May is very much the month of movement. With the weather […] Read more Education and Learning Health and Social Care News Opinion Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelThe Step in the Right Direction Hull BlogWalking
Footpath resurfacing works commence in east Hull 30th April 2024 Essential resurfacing works began in east Hull yesterday (Monday 29 April), which aim to provide much-needed improvements to the footpaths. As part of the council’s investment in the city’s footpaths, improvements and resurfacing works will take place on Clare Grove, Oriel Grove, Exeter Grove, and St Johns Grove. The improvements will involve resurfacing and reconstructing […] Read more Closures News Transport & Streets East HullimprovementsInvestmentWright Civil Engineering
Walker Street to undergo essential carriageway repairs 25th April 2024 Hull City Council has announced that essential repairs to Walker Street will commence next month. The work will improve and repair the existing carriageway in Walker Street from Rawling Way to Quantock Close, for the benefit of road users and pedestrians. The intention of the work is to resurface and reconstruct where the carriageway is […] Read more Closures News Transport & Streets Road closureRoadworksWright Civil Engineering
