News





Additional Needs or Disability Fostering

As an Additional Needs and Disability Foster Carer you will be able to provide a child with the love, support and home they need to reach their full potential. If you are thinking of becoming a specialist foster carer, we don't expect you to have all the skills at the beginning, just the motivation to work with us, a big heart and commitment to the children in your care.

A gold mardi gras mask

Lord Mayor brings Mardi Gras to Guildhall

The Lord Mayor, Cllr Christine Randall is holding a Mardi Gras-themed charity ball next month, with tickets available to buy now.

The ball will be held on Friday 14 April … More



Fostering as a Professional Career

If you have ever considered fostering a child or young person, here is a whistle-stop-tour of what the process is like and what it could be like for you as a carer for Hull Fostering.


What is Supported Lodgings?

Most young people are not ready to move on to independent living at the age of 16. Our 'Supported Lodgings providers' offer a home and support for these young people aged 16-21 with the view to helping them make that big step towards independent living.

A green graphic with an image of an alarm clock. White text says: Today is the day to stop smoking. It's time to take back your health. For help to quit smoking, search NHS smokefree

Could you quit this No Smoking Day?

A former smoker who quit after 50 years has urged others to seek support to stop this No Smoking Day. The March 8 event is an annual awareness day which … More


Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, inset on a picture of the Guildhall

Hull Business – Your Future

Hull City Council is inviting smaller and medium-sized businesses within the city to a breakfast event later this month.

Hull Business – Your Future will be held on Friday 24 … More


Close-up of a roadworks sign on a pavement

Weekly roadworks update – March 3

Here is the latest breakdown of roadworks taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates:

LocationStart dateDue
More

This year’s New Family Social LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week of action is 6th - 12th March 2023 and will focus on how LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference when they adopt or foster.

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week

This year’s New Family Social LGBTQ+ Fostering and Adoption week of action is 6th - 12th March 2023 and will focus on how LGBTQ+ people can make a huge difference when they adopt or foster.

Debbie Morrell and Cllr Julia Conner

Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park

A biodiversity and park improvement project in east Hull will get underway soon.

Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Dunswell firm Landplan Ltd which will undertake £85,000 worth … More










Chips discarded on the ground in Hull. The Deep can be seen in the background

Hull litter louts ordered to pay £28,000

People caught dropping litter in Hull have been ordered to pay more than £28,000 in February.

Over the past month, 87 people have been prosecuted for littering and subsequently failing … More



A bus lane with green paint

Cabinet agrees next steps on Hull’s bus lanes

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has agreed the next steps in response to calls for the city’s bus lanes to return to peak-time operation.

About 65 per cent of Hull-based respondents … More




Close-up of a roadworks sign on a pavement

Weekly roadworks update – 24 February

LocationStart dateDue dateSummary of worksUtility/HCC
A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place01-May-2001-May-25Lane closures and local diversions until completion of scheme.
More

Hull Fostering What is Respite Care

What is Respite Care?

In this series of blog articles we explore the six different types of fostering available to suit your home, your family dynamics and life commitments. In this article we explain what fostering respite care is.