Meet abseilers defying gravity to keep Hull’s tower blocks clean 21st October 2019 It is not a job for the faint of heart. Meet the team of abseilers who defy gravity to make sure cladding on Hull City Council’s 26 tower blocks is kept sparkling clean. Larry and his colleagues at Industrial Abseiling think nothing of launching themselves off high-rise blocks such as Hull’s Gatwick House, which is […] Read more Housing News Gatwick HouseHull City CouncilIndustrial Abseiling
Why parents should take cues from their children 20th October 2019 Do you ever wonder what you child is thinking? The NPCC and Hull City Council are working together to encourage parents to take cues from their children. The Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign encourages parents to look at how they are communicating with their child. It has been designed to benefit the social, emotional and […] Read more Health and Social Care News Hull City CouncilLook Say Sing PlayNPCCsafeguarding
See award-winning gardens from council tenants in Hull 19th October 2019 These gardens are the gold standard among Hull City Council’s talented tenant gardeners. From pots and hanging baskets to lush lawns and vegetable plots, entries in this year’s council tenants’ gardening competition showed the time and care taken to nurture these green spaces. Doreen Hunt from Park Area won the Best Maintained Garden award, while […] Read more Housing News Councillor Lynn PetriniGardeningHull City CouncilPark AreaRiverside
Hammonds of Hull hires firm to find businesses for new House of Fraser venture 16th October 2019 A Hull property firm has been hired to oversee the redevelopment of one of the city centre’s most recognisable buildings. The former House of Fraser building in Paragon Street is to be relaunched as Hammonds of Hull, a dining and shopping brand featuring an artisan food market, it was revealed last month. Now the landlord […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGarness JonesHammonds of HullHouse of FraserHull City Council
Thinking of adopting? Don’t miss this event in Hull 16th October 2019 Potential adopters are being urged to find out if they can help dozens of children in the region who are waiting to find families. There are 69 children across the Humber and North Yorkshire region waiting for permanent homes due to a shortage of people coming forward to adopt. And as National Adoption Week gets […] Read more Health and Social Care News East Riding CouncilGuildhallHull City CouncilHumberNational Adoption WeekOne Adoption North and Humber
Banksy artwork removal from Scott Street Bridge under way 15th October 2019 The removal of the Banksy artwork from Scott Street Bridge is under way. The removal is necessary to preserve the artwork due to the deterioration of the bridge, which poses an increasing risk to shipping. A Hull City Council spokesperson said: “We are in the process of removing the Banksy from Scott Street Bridge in […] Read more News BanksyHull City CouncilScott Street Bridge
Hull to become one of smartest cities in the world with Connexin deal 14th October 2019 A groundbreaking partnership between Hull City Council and smart city operator Connexin is set to put Hull among the world leaders in smart city technology. The ambitious plans would link services including waste management, traffic and parking to deliver improved public services for residents. Using Connexin’s Smart City platform, the local authority will be able […] Read more Business News CiscoConnexinHull City CouncilTechnology
Employers met in Hull today for a very important reason 10th October 2019 A group of Hull employers came together today at the University of Hull for the city’s first conference on employee mental health. Time to Change is a mental health campaign set up to reduce mental health-related stigma and discrimination. The conference – just the second event of its kind to have taken place in the […] Read more News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnHull City CouncilTime to ChangeUniversity of Hull
What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals? 9th October 2019 What does Hull City Council have in common with celebrities including Gillian Anderson, Davina McCall, Glenn Close, Freddie Flintoff, Professor Green, Nadiya Hussain and members of the royal family? They are all backing a new mental health project, Every Mind Matters, designed to help people have better mental health. In a landmark TV takeover this […] Read more News Public Health Davina McCallEvery Mind MattersFreddie FlintoffGillian AndersonGlenn CloseHull City CouncilNadiya HussainProfessor Green
See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent 2nd October 2019 A project to help vulnerable residents live more independent lives with the help of technology is making waves across Hull. Glen and Sam Marshall, a father and son from west Hull, have already experienced a huge difference in their lives. Sam is 27 years old and has a learning disability. He also suffers from severe […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Assistive technologyCouncillor Gwen LunnHull City Council
Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families 30th September 2019 A plan to ensure Hull is an inspiring, healthy and safe city for children and young people to learn, play, work and live has been launched. The city’s Children, Young People and Families Board launched the plan for the city today. It outlines help to provide the best start in life for the city’s children, […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News childrenEducationfamiliesHull City CouncilHull Clinical Commissioning GroupHull Community and Voluntary ServicesHumberside PoliceLearningyoung peopleyoung people and families board
Hull Ice Arena closed for essential repair work 26th September 2019 Hull Ice Arena has closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work. An issue with the arena’s gas supply has affected the building’s air conditioning system, which could cause problems with the surface of the ice. It has also affected the arena’s hot water supply. The work is expected to be completed next week. […] Read more Ice Arena News Councillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull Pirates
