A day in the life of … a Hull bus driver 20th January 2020 We meet East Yorkshire Buses driver Paul Madeley with the view from behind the wheel of the number 33. Read more News Opinion Transport & Streets A Day in the LifeHull City CouncilpotholesRoadworksstreetscene
This is how to feed your family for under £5 8th January 2020 Eating well and saving money are among top new year’s resolutions – and also among the ones most likely to be broken before the decorations are down. But this year, help is at hand. Hull nutrition student Holly Stephenson has come up with a collection of recipes which are tasty, packed with veg and can […] Read more News Public Health Hull City CouncilHull Food PartnershipRecipes
Change is coming at Hull’s Wilson Centre 20th December 2019 Work to remodel the Wilson Centre will begin in January. Hull City Council’s flagship customer service centre in Alfred Gelder Street will see a meet-and-greet area created alongside new online stations where customers can access services. Cash kiosks, a waiting area and private interview rooms will also be added. The changes will also see the […] Read more Customer Services News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilWilson Centre
Hull doctor says parents should do this key thing before Christmas 9th December 2019 Parents and carers in Hull have been urged to take the advice of doctors and other medical professionals when it comes to the flu vaccine. Take-up is currently lower than usual for this time of year and as colder temperatures set in, the message is that it’s not too late to get the vaccine. All […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Public Health Flu vaccineHull City CouncilNHS Hull CCG
Hull housing project named UK’s best for older people 3rd December 2019 A Hull housing initiative has been named as the best in the country at a national awards ceremony. Newbridge Village, which includes the revolutionary Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre, has scooped the top award for older people’s housing at the UK Housing Development Awards. The development of 82 bungalows for those aged over 55 was […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News City Health Care Partnership CICCityCareHull City CouncilJean BishopJean Bishop Integrated Care CentreNHS
Warning of risks to your child ahead of Christmas as 18,000 admitted to A&E in Hull 3rd December 2019 Parents are being urged to keep their children safe in the home after 18,000 under-fives were admitted to A&E in just a year. The project has been launched ahead of Christmas by Hull City Council’s public health team. It features a series of short videos highlighting risks to parents and carers of children aged under […] Read more Christmas News Public Health A&EChildhood Accident Prevention TrustHull City Council
How tech is supporting Hull children with additional needs 29th November 2019 Technology to support children with hearing and visual impairments and physical disabilities has been showcased in Hull. Hull City Council’s Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS) supports children and young people with additional needs through technology such as digital magnifiers, braille communication, writing aids and radio aids. The team showcased some of that tech at […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News EndeavourHull City CouncilIPaSSTechnology Matters
New hub for rough sleepers opens in Hull 28th November 2019 A new service to help people who are sleeping rough has opened in Hull. As temperatures plummet, a new hub has opened with room to accommodate up to eight people who have some of the most complex needs in the city. The hub in Great Union Street offers specialist support including immediate assessment by a […] Read more Housing News domestic abusehomelessnessHull City CouncilHull Domestic Abuse Partnershiprough sleeping
Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home 28th November 2019 People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home. Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not to use unmarked cabs or anyone advertising unlicensed taxi services on social media. The message is to book a private hire vehicle or hail a […] Read more Christmas News Public Health Hackney carriageHull City Councillicensing
Hull youth enterprise manager wins Guardian public servant of the year 27th November 2019 A Hull City Council youth enterprise worker has scooped a prestigious national public service award. Charles Cracknell, the local authority’s employment and youth enterprise manager, won The Guardian’s public servant of the year award at a glittering ceremony last night. He was chosen for the honour by Guardian readers after seeing off competition from four […] Read more Business News Regeneration Charles CracknellHull City CouncilJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankThe Guardian
Hull ‘far exceeds’ expectations with Look, Say, Sing, Play initiative 27th November 2019 A brain-building campaign for children has “far exceeded” expectations in Hull. The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign was launched in July to encourage parents to look at how they are communicating with their children. More than 632 people in Hull have signed up for the initiative since its launch by the NSPCC, Hull City Council […] Read more Children and families News Public Health Hull City CouncilLook Say Sing PlayNHS Hull CCGNSPCC
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse 25th November 2019 Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today. To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way Academy have today been visited by a White Ribbon-themed fire engine and police car. The school will be one of 26 in the city to be […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Hull City CouncilHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime Commissioner
