110-year-old whale skeleton to move for first time in four decades 19th October 2020 Work to carefully dismantle and move the skeleton of a juvenile North Atlantic right whale, the largest item at Hull’s Maritime Museum, is now underway. The fragile skeleton, that hasn’t moved for 45 years and seven other whale skeletons are the first objects to be moved to make way for a £12m refurbishment, part of […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England 19th September 2020 Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England. Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the historic street, had been accepted. Historic England has confirmed that the regeneration project in Hull city centre will receive the full amount. Councillor Daren Hale, […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHigh Streets Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate
Partnership launched to tackle criminal behaviour in young people 19th August 2020 A partnership aimed at diverting young people away from criminality has been launched. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Humberside Police and the Safer Hull Community Safety Partnership are working alongside nation charity Revolving Doors Agency to prevent young adults being pulled into a cycle of crime. In the last year, Humberside Police […] Read more Community and Living News Humberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerKeith HunterRevolving Doors AgencyTracy Harsley
97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding delivered in Hull 19th June 2020 More than 97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding has been delivered to eligible businesses by Hull City Council. The local authority has distributed grants to 4,022 of 4,133 eligible businesses hit by the effects of the pandemic. More than £45 million has been handed out since applications began in April. The Small Business Grant […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant FundSmall Business Grant Fund
Retail returns to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen doors to customers 19th June 2020 Retail has returned to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen their doors to shoppers. Independent businesses in Humber Street have reopened with safety measures in place, including hand sanitiser stations, contactless payments, two-metre socially distanced floor markings, one-way systems and limits on shoppers allowed inside at any one time. While several Fruit Market businesses had […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Fruit MarketHumber StreetWykeland Beal
More than 4,000 pupils now attending Hull primary schools each day 19th June 2020 The number of primary pupils attending schools in Hull continues to increase as secondary schools phase a wider opening to pupils. The number of vulnerable children attending primary schools has risen fourfold since March, increasing from 167 attending at least once a week in March to 757 in June. Pupils attending nursery, reception, year one […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Hull Schools and Learning Partnership
Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development 19th May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to enter into a funding grant with Homes England for Local Authority Accelerated Construction funding that will be used to support the creation of residential units on the Albion Square development. The £800,000 grant will contribute towards development costs at Albion Square, which includes demolition, asbestos removal and site investigation […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Albion SquareHousing
Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020 19th May 2020 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online. This year’s festival will include a wide-ranging broadcast and online programme that can be enjoyed at home. Mikey Martins, artistic director and joint chief executive of Freedom Festival Arts […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustMikey Martins
Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance 19th March 2020 Schools across the country will restrict attendance from Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has announced that schools will remain closed until further notice, except to the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Key workers include health and social care staff, education and childcare staff, those essential to key public services […] Read more Children and families Closures Coronavirus News CoronavirusFree school mealsLearning Partnershipschools
5 ways to stay connected during isolation from coronavirus 19th March 2020 Schools have closed and home working is advised as the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak. It can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected. But lots of great resources can help people to feel more connected to the outside world. Here are 5 things to do to help during isolation and school closures. 1. BBC […] Read more Coronavirus News What's on #frommywindow#WeMadeThis5 things to do in Hull this weekendBBC SoundsDown DogTwinkl
Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader 19th March 2020 Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has reassured residents that plans are in place to respond to the challenges of coronavirus during “unprecedented times”. Cllr Brady stressed during a Full Council meeting in this morning the importance of following Government advice to protect against the outbreak. He said: “We are clearly living in unprecedented times […] Read more Civic Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyGuildhallHull City Council
Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council 19th March 2020 A coronavirus 10 point plan has been announced by Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady. The Covid 19 Response 10 Point Plan was revealed during a meeting of Full Council at the Guildhall today. It includes targeting support for the most vulnerable, supporting residents and offering help to businesses. Cllr Brady told the meeting in […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustHumber LRFNHS Hull CCG
