Hull Fostering on BBC Look North 14th November
Head of Hull City Council's Hull Fostering, Michele Priest was interviewed by Peter Levy on BBC Look North this week. Prepare to feel warm and fuzzy after watching this.
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Hull Leader calls for businesses to join support for families most in need
Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund to provide support to the families of children attending … More
Weekly roadworks update – November 11
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Lift up your everyday this Occupational Therapy Week
Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy for this Occupational Therapy Week.
Occupational Therapy Week is a national awareness campaign designed to celebrate … More
Results of 2022 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards
Hull and East Yorkshires very own tourism “Oscars” culminated in a triumphant and glittering awards ceremony, attended by 500 people at Bridlington Spa last night (Thursday 10 November).
It was … More
Health advice issued amid bird flu outbreak
Avian flu has been spreading nationally over the past few weeks, prompting the government to put in place extra precautions. Currently, everyone who keeps birds must ensure they stay indoors, … More
Festive season gets underway with lights switch-on in Hull
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull’s own Connor Lynes, star of the England Physical Disability Rugby League team who recently stormed to victory over New Zealand … More
John Lewis’ Christmas Advert Helps Promote Fostering with Foster Dad’s Story
Thank you John Lewis & Partners for highlighting the incredible love and support our foster carers give to our children.
The department stores Christmas adverts often make us feel warm … More
Remembrance Sunday 2022 service to take place next week
Hull will remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, this Sunday, on the 104th anniversary of the 1918 armistice.
At … More
Employment Hub a huge success as it smashes targets again
Hull City Council’s Employment Hub has smashed its targets ahead of the year end.
The team at the Employment Hub have yet again exceeded their targets set out in their … More
Bye, gum! Hull city centre gleaming after big chewing gum clean-up
Hull city centre is positively gleaming after a deep clean of discarded chewing gum, made possible by a £20,000 Chewing Gum Task Force grant.
Over the past few weeks, Hull … More
Flood Action Week: The partnership working to protect the Humber from tidal floods
Climate change is the biggest threat we face. Sea level rise and extreme weather will have very real and direct impacts on lives and livelihoods.
This year, we have already … More
Hull wins digital transformation in social work award
Hull City Council has won the new Digital Transformation in Social Work Award at this year’s national Social Work Awards.
The award highlights Hull’s young people-led work on listening … More
Weekly roadworks update – November 4
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Tech Week Humber 2022: Everything you need to know
Tech Week Humber 2022 returns with a week-long festival connecting enterprise and education in all things tech. The event aims to inspire the next generation of tech talent and quality … More
Extra slices of comedy at Hull City Hall
Funnyman Tom Allen has announced he’ll be serving up an “extra slice” of comedy next year as he adds a second helping to his date at Hull City Hall.
Due … More
Hull Museums secures £3.3m investment for heritage and culture across the Humber region
Hull Museums is delighted to announce a major £3.3m investment from Arts Council England (ACE) through its National Portfolio Programme to support and expand the work of the Humber Museums … More
Remember, remember, to keep your bins safe on Bonfire Night
Hull City Council is offering advice to help residents keep their wheelie bins safe around Bonfire Night.
The Fifth of November brings increased risk of theft and arson, so the … More
Prizes on offer to enterprising young people this Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Team at Hull City Council are delighted to again be offering a packed programme to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022, supported by Hull Culture … More
Road improvement works on Southcoates Lane and Preston Road
Essential improvement works will begin later this month on Southcoates Lane and Preston Road.
The work is a necessary part of Hull City Council’s duty of care to maintain the … More
Hull young people to attend House of Commons debate to decide priority campaign for 2023
Members of the UK Youth Parliament are to take part in a debate in the House of Commons chamber on Friday 4 November to decide on the priority campaign for … More
Work begins on new children’s home for disability short breaks
Work is starting on a new modern, fully adapted, energy efficient home for young people and their families, for disability short breaks.
Limetree Court in East Hull will be … More
Cycle hubs deliver more than 1,000 repairs to bikes in the community
More than 1,000 bike repairs have taken place thanks to the community cycle hubs in Hull.
The hubs are operated by local cycling charity R-evolution and provide weekly drop-in sessions … More
What’s on in Hull – November 2022
Hull Comedy Festival returns for its 16th year, Trinity Market’s weekly music night, and a World Cup double header! Here’s our latest selections of what’s on in Hull this … More
Hull City Council hosts networking event with business leaders from Kurdistan Region of Iraq
A delegation of people from businesses across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have visited Hull this week as part of a networking event.
The delegation, made up of 22 businesses, … More
Essential road improvement work on Walton Street
Essential road improvements will take place on Walton Street, west Hull, next month.
The work will improve the section of road between Goathland Close and Lowther Street, for the benefit … More
Weekly roadworks update – October 28
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New crime prevention fund to make Hull safer
Local residents and community groups will soon be able to bid for grants to tackle crime within their neighbourhoods.
A £250,000 Crime Prevention Fund has been given the official go-ahead … More
Warning over “Huggy Wuggy” toys following Hull Fair
A warning has been issued after a particular type of soft toy available at Hull Fair was found to be dangerous.
More than 400 ‘Huggy Wuggy’ and ‘Huggy Wuggy Baby … More
Hull young people win national The Voice Award
Young people from Hull representing Young Voices Influencing Care have won a national The Voice Award.
Four young people, representatives of Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care group, attended the event … More