Hull City Council are useless, when the make a mistake, it takes a year for a Stage 3 complaint to…read morego through. Then the information governance team try and pull exemptions out the air to not provide information, then cry and refuse to answer questions as to how they got there. here is an example of them attempting to apply a "serious harms test" and my questions I have provided. They will not answer!!!!!!!!! Q1: What specific evidence did Hull City Council rely upon to assert that disclosing my son's social care records would pose a significant risk of serious harm to his physical or mental health, in accordance with the Serious Harm Test as established in R v. Home Secretary, ex parte S. and others (2000) 1 WLR 1733? Q2: How does Hull City Council justify its application of the Serious Harm Test in this instance, particularly in light of the requirement for objective, evidence-based assessments mandated by the Data Protection Act 2018? Q3: What comprehensive risk assessment procedures did Hull City Council undertake concerning the potential impact on my son's welfare, as outlined in Re A (Children) (Risk of Harm) (2011) EWCA Civ 25? Q4: Can Hull City Council provide detailed documentation of the assessments conducted by the Information Governance Team that led to the decision to withhold my son's records, consistent with the transparency obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000? Q5: In light of the family court's determinations in Re B (A Child) (2013) UKSC 33, how did Hull City Council take into account the established absence of domestic abuse and my designation as a suitable parent in its decision-making process? Q6: What specific aspects of the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) findings did Hull City Council consider (if any), and how have these findings been substantiated to meet the evidential burden required under the DPA 2018? Q7: How does Hull City Council reconcile its decision to withhold information with previous judicial findings regarding my parental suitability, as referenced in Re H (Children) (2015) EWCA Civ 1190? Q8: What procedural safeguards does Hull City Council have in place to ensure that decisions concerning information disclosure comply with statutory obligations and are made transparently, as required by the principles outlined in R (on the application of C) v. Secretary of State for Justice (2011) UKSC 28? Q9: On what grounds does Hull City Council assert that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that justifies the continued withholding of my son's later case records, in accordance with the legal principles established in Re L (Children) (2006) EWCA Civ 12? Q10: How does Hull City Council ensure that its actions conform to the human rights obligations under the Human Rights Act 1998, particularly in relation to Article 8 concerning respect for family life? Q11: What legal precedents or case law did Hull City Council reference to substantiate its position on withholding my son's social care records, and how do these precedents apply to the facts of this case? Q12: In light of the evidenced deficiencies in the decision-making process, as identified in R (on the application of T) v. Chief Constable of Greater Manchester [2016] EWHC 1337 (Admin), what steps does Hull City Council intend to take to rectify these issues? Q13: How does Hull City Council ensure that its communications are clear and accessible to all members of the public, in instances like this particularly those who may not have a legal or regulatory background background to challenge decisions effectively? For the avoidance of doubt, I understand this area and I have found your responses to be ambiguous and lacking in detail, relying too heavily on citing the exemption, rather than evidencing how your believed it met said exemption.

Should I ever get put in charge of a city populated with people I despise, I would certainly…read moreconsider using Hull City Council as a template for my governance. It is pretty hard to find good points about Hull City Council, they basically have one phone number 300300, you can call and get messed about by a variety of people; from nice people who can't help you to the more regular rubbish people who won't, but hey it's not their fault because they just take calls (that's OK then) but you can't talk to any one except them either, so it is very much a pass the buck experience, with some of the most grating people alive. In every capacity I have contacted the council over I have been left annoyed and disappointed.

Green Ginger is really good vegetarian cafe in the heart of the Old Town. There's a good range of…read morefreshly prepared food every day, and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

A large library, probably the biggest in the city, but it has a nice feel about it. Light and airy,…read morewell laid out and conducive to study for those wishing to do so on the premises. A huge stock of books, CDs, DVDs, music and other learning media is readily available. If you cannot find what you are looking for, helpful staff are usually around or you can help yourself at one of the public computer terminals. Self service checkout points can speed up your exit if the library is full and returns can be effected in the same way.

Large, well stocked public library. The children's library…read morehas a good play area for younger children, allowing the older ones to browse and read in peace.

Brunswick House is home to Children & Young People's Services - which include Education, Adult…read moreServices and Social Services. The services on offer are Special Educational Needs, Adult & Youth Services, Family Information Services and Early Years which are all public facing. Adult & Youth (from age 18) offer information and services on higher education. Family Information Services offers information on Children Centres, extended services on offer within the city along with other areas. Special Education Needs team specialises in support for pupils and families with educational needs. Social Services offers help and advice for individuals & families.

Stunning building, I thoroughly recommend the view from the roof if you visit on an open day.read more

England's largest Parish Church, dating back to the12th century. The brickwork is some of the…read moreoldest (post-Roman) in the country.