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View article Marketplace event to promote autism acceptance in Hull

Marketplace event to promote autism acceptance in Hull

A marketplace event designed to promote understanding and acceptance of autism will take place in Hull later this month as part of Autism Acceptance Week. Hosted by Hull’s Autism Partnership Board, the marketplace will bring together a range of local organisations, services and community partners to showcase the support and resources available for autistic people […]

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View article Hull social workers recognised in national awards

Hull social workers recognised in national awards

Hull City Council is proud to announce that many of its social workers, as well as one of its teams, have received nationwide recognition for outstanding contribution to the social work profession. Amazing Social Workers is a campaign championing the exceptional work happening across the UK social work profession. It is run by the British […]

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View article Council appoints Balfour Beatty to begin preparing Freetown Way ahead of major scheme

Council appoints Balfour Beatty to begin preparing Freetown Way ahead of major scheme

A programme of advanced works will get underway on Freetown Way from early April to prepare one of Hull’s busiest routes for a major investment that will see the return of two lanes of traffic in each direction as well as the development of off-road cycling facilities. Hull City Council has appointed Balfour Beatty to […]

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View article Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation

Hull Best Start Family Hubs Achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 2 Accreditation

Hull Best Start Family Hubs have officially achieved Stage 2 accreditation from the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative, marking an important milestone in the city’s work to support families and provide high-quality infant feeding and parent-infant relationship care. The Baby Friendly Initiative, which began in 1994, is a global programme that transforms healthcare for babies, […]

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View article Humber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people

Humber frontline leaders to drive 10‑year plan for young people

A gathering of 160 youth sector professionals took place at the University of Hull on Wednesday 25 February to discuss the challenges facing young people in the region and what the government’s new National Youth Strategy means for local services. The event was organised by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Youth Work Unit, in partnership […]

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View article Have Your Say on Future SEND Support

Have Your Say on Future SEND Support

The Government has launched a national consultation about improving support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The consultation, SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First, was published on Monday 23 February and is seeking the views of families in Hull and across England. The proposals aim to: Your experiences […]

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View article Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed

Hull celebrates historic milestone as more than half of local babies are now breastfed

The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a […]

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View article Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health: Creating a Sense of Belonging

By a Thrive Partnership Officer Each year, Children’s Mental Health Week shines a light on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. In 2026, the national theme is “This is My Place.” The theme encourages all of us to create environments where young people feel safe, valued and able to be themselves. It’s about […]

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View article National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 

National recognition for Hull schools supporting disadvantaged pupils to succeed 

A number of Hull schools have received national recognition for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. The city is amongst the top-performing nationally for the achievement of its primary school cohort. However, the recognition isn’t limited to primary. Pre-school outcomes are also strong in relation to similar […]

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View article Hull City Council Publishes Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028

Hull City Council Publishes Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028

Hull City Council has published its Adult Social Care Plan for 2026-2028, setting out how the council will support adults across the city to live fulfilling lives, now and in the future. Built around the vision of “a life, not a service”, the plan focuses on what matters most to people – experiencing love, friendship and relationships, […]

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