Electoral services begins annual canvassing in Hull 24th June 2020 Hull’s electoral services has started to contact Hull residents as part of this year’s electoral canvass. New legislation has enabled the council to match data, meaning for the first time, the vast majority of residents have been sent an email. Residents receiving this email will need to respond as per the instructions with any changes […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News electionsElectoral services
Unusual marine skeletons to be removed from Hull Maritime Museum 24th June 2020 A process has begun that will see eight fragile and unusual marine animal skeletons removed from the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull City Council has launched a procurement process to appoint specialists to remove, conserve, pack and transport the specimens – including the skeletons of a huge tuna fish and a 40ft north Atlantic right whale […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHCALHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hammonds of Hull redevelopment takes shape 24th June 2020 The redevelopment of the former House of Fraser building in Hull city centre is starting to take shape. Hammonds of Hull will be home to a European-style food hall as well as modern office space on the upper floors of the building. In the next few weeks, work will begin on the replacement of all […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hammonds of Hull
Hull registrars prepare to welcome back wedding parties 24th June 2020 Hull City Council’s Registration Service is preparing to reopen for wedding ceremonies. Under new coronavirus guidelines announced on Tuesday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, weddings of up to 30 people will be permitted to take place from Saturday 4 July. But before the service can resume, more clarity is being sought on the logistics of […] Read more Cancellations Civic Closures Coronavirus News Hull City CouncilRegistration Service
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
