Crane construction competition launched in Hull 24th May 2020 A competition challenging Hull residents to build their own working crane has been launched. The contest, set up by the Hull Maritime project, asks people in the city if they can build a crane that can lift an object without breaking or falling over? Competitors can use household materials such as cans, cardboard boxes, string […] Read more Museums News Regeneration What's on FacebookHull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityInstagramLegoTwitter
Third person caught fly-tipping in Hull’s Alaska Street 24th April 2020 A third person has been caught fly-tipping in Alaska Street in Hull. It comes days after the council issued an appeal for witnesses to two incidents in the same location. On Wednesday 22 April, a woman was caught dumping a bag of waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street. Anyone with information to […] Read more Environment News Waste Alaska StreetBuckingham StreetCaught on cameraDoug SharpFly-tipping
How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents 24th April 2020 Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus. At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to catering workers swap their normal jobs to support the city’s response to the pandemic. They include tenancy participation officer Luke Stepniak, who has spoken to […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News Hull Trinity House AcademyNHS
Free online learning courses launched in Hull 24th April 2020 A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education. The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications from home during the coronavirus pandemic. They offer the flexibility to study alongside other commitments within the course time frame and benefit from one-to-one support […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Training and Adult Education
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing 24th April 2020 Latest footfall figures show that fewer people are visiting the city centre as residents continue to respect restrictions implemented as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest figures from Hull BID show that for last week, from Tuesday 13 April, footfall was down 1.8 per cent compared with the previous week. This is in […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull BIDSocial distancing
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers 24th April 2020 NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts. At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to install the markings with the message “Thank you NHS” alongside three coronets, the city’s symbol. Thank you 💙 #NHSheroes #HullTogether pic.twitter.com/KzlbO2NMga — Hull CC News […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Hull Royal InfirmaryNHSNHS heroesNHS road markings
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions 24th April 2020 Delivery of medicines can be arranged for vulnerable people identified as at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus. Residents who fall into this category, and who have no friends or family who can collect a prescription for them, can contact the Hull Helpline and a volunteer will collect it from the pharmacy. Councillor Hester […] Read more Health and Social Care News CoronavirusHealth and wellbeingHull Helpline
Coronavirus: Hull City Council preparing to distribute grants to businesses 24th March 2020 Hull City Council is preparing to distribute grants to businesses which may be suffering during tough economic times brought on by coronavirus. It follows a Government announcement that businesses across the country are entitled for grants and other support. Business-owners in the city will be contacted by the local authority to ask for details of […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
Hull’s Director of Public Health on coronavirus: You are not alone in this 24th March 2020 Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has urged Hull’s communities to act as one to follow the advice in order to protect each other. It follows a Government announcement yesterday that people must now only leave their homes when absolutely necessary to minimise the spread of coronavirus. People are being reassured they […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia Weldon
Army of staff trained to offer support for bin collections 24th March 2020 Up to 45 additional staff members have been trained to provide waste collection services for Hull City Council. The local authority has trained the new staff members to ensure contingency plans are in place to try to collect waste as normal. It means other service areas will see a reduction in what is provided. Collection […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Waste bin collectionswaste
Coronavirus: Household waste and recycling centres have now closed 24th March 2020 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres have closed with immediate effect. The decision by Hull City Council comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that only key workers are allowed to leave their homes to travel to work. The centres are located in Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road. A member […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Environment News Waste Burma DriveCoronavirusHWRCSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Consultation on gypsy and traveller sites to take place in Hull 24th February 2020 Hull City Council has agreed at a meeting of its Cabinet to consult people in the city and the travelling community on its recommendations to expand provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. The decision will now go to a full council meeting on Thursday 27 February. Detailed consultations will be held with the residents […] Read more Housing News Councillor Mike ThompsonHull City CouncilLocal PlanTraveller sites
