Hull City Council

View article Hull to become one of smartest cities in the world with Connexin deal

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 […]

View article Employers met in Hull today for a very important reason

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 […]

View article What links Hull City Council with these celebrities and royals?

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 […]

View article See how technology in Hull is helping residents to become independent

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 […]

View article Plan launched to deliver best outcomes for children and families

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, […]

View article Hull Ice Arena closed for essential repair work

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. […]

View article Have you ever felt pressure to carry on drinking?

Have you ever felt pressure to carry on drinking?

24th September 2019

A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness that drinking too much increases breast cancer risk. The Spot of Lunch campaign emphasises that two units of alcohol per day will cause one extra woman in every 50 to develop breast cancer. It is supported by Hull City Council’s Public Health team and includes a […]

View article Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull

Here is how vulnerable people can find a Safe Place in Hull

23rd September 2019

Vulnerable people in Hull can feel safer in the city thanks to a project that provides support when its needed most. Safe Place Hull works with shops, banks, bus stations, tourist attractions and other public places to create a safe environment someone can go for help if they are lost, worried or confused. Staff at […]

View article Entertain your children for free with this new project

Entertain your children for free with this new project

23rd September 2019

Parents and carers have endless play inspiration at their fingertips with the launch of a new project. Active Imaginations has been designed to keep toddlers’ brains and bodies active. Public Health England has worked with parents in Hull to film dozens of simple ideas for games that can be set up in minutes and entertain […]

View article Give views on provision for special educational needs or disabilities in Hull

Give views on provision for special educational needs or disabilities in Hull

23rd September 2019

Families who have children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are being asked for their views on provision in the city. Families, carers and professionals who work with children with SEND are being asked to complete a survey about proposals revealed in a draft SEND sufficiency strategy and action plan which was recently published. […]

View article These young entrepreneurs in Hull are eyeing prestigious awards

These young entrepreneurs in Hull are eyeing prestigious awards

18th September 2019

The best young entrepreneurs, schools and businesses in Hull are crossing their fingers ahead of a prestigious awards night in the city. The Hull Youth Enterprise Awards will highlight the outstanding work of businesses and business people in nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hull. The event is organised by Hull City Council in […]

View article Why pupils should aim to attend school every day

Why pupils should aim to attend school every day

13th September 2019

A campaign to encourage pupils to aim for 100 per cent school attendance has been launched in Hull. Headteachers from the city’s primary and secondary schools have launched the Every Day Counts campaign alongside Hull City Council to raise awareness of the benefits of attending school every day. Full-time primary and secondary school pupils who […]