Councillor Linda Tock

View article Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week

Creativity, confidence and community spirit celebrated at Hull’s Youth Work Week

Hull City Council marked Youth Work Week 2025 with a celebration of the creativity, confidence and community spirit shown by young people across the city. Held from 3–9 November and led nationally by the National Youth Agency, this year’s theme – Building Brighter Futures– highlighted the essential role youth workers play in helping young people feel supported and empowered. Throughout the […]

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View article Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate

Hull Member of Youth Parliament represents the city in Westminster debate

A Member of Youth Parliament – Emperor-David Ikechukwu – made the trip up to Westminster on Thursday 6 November, where he met with other members for the UK Youth Parliament’s annual debate. More than 300 elected young members, aged between 11 and 18, discussed crucial current issues for young people, including housing, health, employment, crime […]

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View article Hull City Council and East Riding Council host Apprenticeship Expo 2025

Hull City Council and East Riding Council host Apprenticeship Expo 2025

Hull City Council is teaming up with East Riding Council to host a large-scale apprenticeship event. Members of the public are invited to attend the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Expo 2025 on Wednesday 19 November from 3.45pm-6pm at Bishop Burton College’s Equine Centre*. More than 50 exhibitors will attend, including apprenticeship employers, colleges, Independent […]

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View article Hull City Council seeks to understand the oral health of home-educated children with survey

Hull City Council seeks to understand the oral health of home-educated children with survey

Hull City Council’s Public Health team is keen to understand the oral health of children who are educated at home. Due to a lack of national and local data, Public Health would like to hear the challenges and problems you may have encountered in relation to oral and dental health for your child or children. […]

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View article Hull Young Voices Influencing Care celebrate recognition at Amplify 2025

Hull Young Voices Influencing Care celebrate recognition at Amplify 2025

Young people from Hull’s Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC) group recently celebrated their nomination for the Campaign Award at A National Voice’s (ANV) Amplify 2025 event, held in London on Friday 31 October. ANV, which is the Children in Care Council for England, hosts the Amplify event annually, to bring together groups across the country […]

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View article Hull Family Hubs launch new ‘Togetherness’ model to strengthen support for families

Hull Family Hubs launch new ‘Togetherness’ model to strengthen support for families

For many years, Hull City Council has used the Solihull Approach as a framework for supporting emotional health and wellbeing for families, and improving relationships between children, young people and their cares. Now, Hull Family Hubs are entering a new era, as the Solihull Approach becomes known as Togetherness. The change marks a significant step […]

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View article Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

Hull gardener recognised by Friends of the Earth for work with Bransholme youth garden project

A gardener in Hull has been acknowledged for his work at Astra Youth Centre in Bransholme, where young people are connecting with nature, developing new skills, and improving their wellbeing through the centre’s innovative gardening project. Jon Pearson was presented with the prestigious Earthmovers Award at Friends of the Earth’s Yorkshire Summer Action Gathering. The […]

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View article Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

Free school meals auto-enrolment pilot helps hundreds of Hull pupils

A Hull City Council pilot scheme to automatically identify and register eligible children for free school meals has helped ensure 750 additional pupils are now receiving the support they are entitled to. The auto-enrolment pilot, launched earlier this year, was designed to make it easier for families to access free school meals without the need for a separate application. […]

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View article Hull City Psychological Service hosts training day for children support assistants

Hull City Psychological Service hosts training day for children support assistants

Hull City Psychological Service recently hosted its first Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Continued Professional Development (CPD) Day. On Tuesday 14 October, 25 ELSAs from 20 schools in the city attended the session at the Albemarle Music Centre, including representatives from primary, secondary, post-16 years education, specialist SEND and alternative provision. The milestone event aimed […]

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View article Blue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month 

Blue Diamond Awards return as National Care Leavers Week expands to a month 

Hull City Council hosts its annual Blue Diamond Awards on Thursday 13 November, celebrating the successes and achievements of the city’s young people. This year, the ceremony lands in the middle of National Care Leavers Month. Previously, National Care Leavers Week took place at the end of October. The week has now moved and expanded to run throughout November. […]

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View article Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull Family Hubs pass Stage One of UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Hull’s Family Hubs successfully passed Stage One of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation, on the first attempt. The Baby Friendly Initiative is a global programme transforming healthcare for babies, their mothers and families as part of a wider global partnership between UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).   Since 1994, the Baby Friendly […]

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