Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe 16th December 2020 2020 has been tough, really tough. The pandemic has reached every corner of the globe with countries, cities and communities having to respond, almost daily, to new challenges and threats posed by coronavirus. The story in Hull has been no different. In July, the city was the first in the UK to introduce street marshals […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HaleStreet marshals Hull
Can you spot the signs of abuse? 16th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being reminded on how they can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Adults Safeguarding Week, people across the county are being reminded of the role they can play in helping to prevent abuse. Councillor Gwen Lunn, portfolio holder for adult services, said: “We all […] Read more Adult social care News Adult Safeguarding WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding Board
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools 16th November 2020 The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city. Within the letter, Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, asks the Prime Minister to urgently grant greater freedom and flexibility to put specific and meaningful restrictions in place locally […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Council leader issues urgent plea direct to Downing Street 16th November 2020 The leader of Hull City Council has written a personal letter to Prime Minster Boris Johnson, calling on him to take action to support the city as it faces a health emergency, with the Coronavirus infection rate one of the highest in the country. The rate in the city is continuing to rise. Currently it […] Read more News Boris Johnsoncllr bradyCoronavirusgovenrmentHullletter
Hull paves way for more cycle lanes 16th November 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1,035,500 for further cycling improvements. This means that work to incorporate safer cycling routes in Holderness Road and Hessle Road can now begin. Freetown Way has already benefitted from a wider cycle route with light lane segregation, providing a safer travel space for cyclists. Combined bus and cycle lanes […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active HullCouncillor Daren HaleCycle investment planCyclingFerenswayFreetown WayHessle RoadHolderness RoadSpring Bank
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises 16th October 2020 Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks. The Alley, on Cottingham Road, has been ordered to close. Skippers, on Grampian Way, must now follow safety rules imposed by the local authority or face further action. Both […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironmental HealthPublic Protection Hull
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history 16th October 2020 An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture. The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month. The exhibition will feature stories from the Africans in Hull & East Yorkshire project. Gifty Burrows, founder of the project, said: “Most of the time when […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on Africans in Hull and East YorkshireBlack History MonthBlack History Month HullCouncillor Daren HaleGifty BurrowsHistoric EnglandHull High Street Heritage Action ZoneWhitefriargate
30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme 16th September 2020 Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create six-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The Government published details of the £2 […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Business supportEmploymentGovernmentKickstartUniversal Credit
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 16th September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 15.3 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 32.2 per 100,000 of population and with 44.6 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health for Hull, said: “The increase in confirmed […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Families urged to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin 16th July 2020 Families in Hull are being urged to continue to follow public health guidance as summer holidays begin. More than 5,000 pupils have attended school each day through July, with 4,500 in primary schools on a daily basis, in keyworker bubbles, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, and 600 students attended secondary schools in Year 10. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Clark
HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park 16th July 2020 Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) is working with partners to safely manage East Park. The park’s main gates remain closed for the safety of users and cyclists, with access to East Park car park now being through Woodford car park. An overflow car park is also in use. The closure of the main gates and […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkHull Culture and Leisure
