Online ‘one-stop shop’ to support independent businesses in Hull 2nd October 2020 Hull City Council is supporting independent businesses by partnering with an online ‘one-stop shop’. The council has teamed up with with digital platform ShopAppy.com. The ShopAppy.com platform will enable more than 20 local businesses to sell their products in one place, online. Products can be delivered on bicycle, by Green Wheel Delivery. Take a look […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Daren HaleShopappy
Stoneferry Corridor improvements take shape 2nd September 2020 Work to improve Stoneferry Corridor began in June earlier this year. Once completed, the transport scheme will aim to reduce congestion by nearly 50 per cent, cut down accidents by at least 40 per cent within the next 15 years and improve air quality for residents and businesses in the area. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio […] Read more News Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Daren HaleHolwell RoadHumber LEPLeads RoadStoneferry CorridorSutton Road
Hull Fair brought to life in digital exhibition 2nd September 2020 The sights and sounds of Hull Fair can still be enjoyed this year thanks to a digital exhibition that launches this weekend. The exhibition, Hull Fair, includes specially commissioned videos of the iconic and historic annual event, interviews with regular fairgoers explaining why the fair means so much to them, as well as pictures and […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Culture and LeisureHull FairHumber MuseumsHumber Museums PartnershipRuss Litten
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 2nd September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 12.0 per 100,000 of population, with 15.3 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateHull Outbreak Prevention and Management PlanJulia WeldonNHS Test and Trace
39 streets in Hull to be protected from potholes 2nd July 2020 Work to reduce the number of potholes on Hull’s roads will begin next week. Hull City Council will be laying a specialist treatment to 39 sections of road starting from Monday 6 July to Friday 14 August. The works will cover a total of 66,169 sq m of road. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Colas LtdCouncillor Anita HarrisonpotholesRoad closure
Free cycling lessons for rusty riders in Hull 2nd July 2020 People in Hull are being encouraged to take up free cycling lessons. The Rusty Riders scheme is a training course for adults who wish to brush up on their cycling skills. The two-and-a-half-hour session is designed to refresh the skills of adults returning to cycling by preparing them to cycle safely on Hull’s roads. Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceOperation Safe PassRusty Riders
Hull crematorium to allow more mourners at funerals 2nd July 2020 Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium is to increase the number of mourners permitted at funerals. From Monday 6 July, up to 30 people will be permitted into the crematorium’s large chapel and 12 will be allowed into the small chapel. This follows reviewed guidelines recently announced by Government. Richard Barker, bereavement services manager at Hull City Council, […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Customer Services News Chanterlands Avenue CrematoriumFuneralsHull crematorium
Cycle track at Ennerdale in Hull reopens to riders 2nd July 2020 The cycle circuit track at Ennerdale has reopened to riders. Ennerdale Cycle Circuit is the only all-weather 1km circuit of its kind in the Humber region. The 1km enclosed circuit can now be booked for an hour by up to 12 people through an online booking system. Slots are available on Monday from 9.15am to […] Read more Closures Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonCyclingEnnerdaleEnnerdale cycle trackHCAL
Children in Hull to be given laptops after £10k donation 2nd July 2020 Children that are looked after by Hull City Council are to receive laptops following a donation from Hull Esteem Consortium. A donation of £10,000 for the purchase of 20 laptops for children in the city has been made by Dalmore Capital, the majority stakeholder in the Esteem Consortium. The devices are to be given to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor ClarkEducationEsteem ConsortiumLearningLearning Partnership
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull 2nd June 2020 Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste. Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and illegally dumping their waste. If caught, offenders could face a £400 fine or criminal prosecution which would result in an unlimited fine and […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Thousands of pounds of period products donated by Hull organisations 2nd June 2020 Thousands of pounds worth of period products have been donated by Hull organisations to help those struggling during lockdown. Charities, supermarkets, health providers and communities all responded to a request for donations made by The Warren and Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair. Councillor Hester Bridges, Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair and The Warren […] Read more Children and families News Public Health FareShareHull Health and Wellbeing BoardThe Warren
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19 2nd June 2020 Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants have been provided by the Department of Health & Social Care’s Infection Control Fund to help with additional costs being faced by care providers who are […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19Department of Health & Social CareInfection Control Fund
