Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together” 3rd August 2020 Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, has highlighted the importance of the businesses sector taking appropriate action and working with the local authority in order to protect the city and residents. […] Read more Business News Councillor Stephen Brady
Hull History Centre archives reopen this week 3rd August 2020 Hull History Centre’s archives will reopen on Wednesday 5 August. The History Centre, which houses city and University of Hull archives, as well as the local studies library, has been open for a select and collect library book service since Wednesday 28 July. The History Centre is operating in accordance with Public Health England guidance. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull History Centre
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 3rd August 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 8.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 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 CoronavirusJulia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
Coronavirus: Hull’s infection rate explained 3rd July 2020 Numbers of Coronavirus cases in Hull are currently low, but it is vital people continue to take the virus seriously, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health has explained, following newly released Government data. As pubs, restaurants and other businesses prepare to reopen tomorrow, Julia Weldon has urged people to continue to take steps to […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyJulia WeldonOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Secondary schools developing online learning for pupils 3rd July 2020 Secondary schools in Hull have been developing how they deliver online learning to pupils. Secondary schools have remained open for key worker and vulnerable children only since the end of March, and have now invited back some pupils from year 10 from the end of June. The majority of students across secondary schools remain learning […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor ClarkHull Learning PartnershipKelvin Hall SchoolMalet Lambert SchoolOn-line learning
Hull City Council urges people to act responsibly this weekend 3rd July 2020 Hull City Council is urging people to remain vigilant and act responsibly this weekend ahead of more businesses reopening. From Saturday 4 July, pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen providing they are following public health advice and have been able to introduce any necessary safety measures. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHumberside Police
Cyclists in Hull to benefit from increased bus lane enforcement 3rd July 2020 Cyclists in Hull are to benefit from all-day bus lane enforcement. Bus lanes in Hull will be enforced from 7am to 6.30pm from Monday 13 July in a bid to make cyclists feel safer. The move comes as part of Hull City Council’s plans to overhaul its cycling infrastructure and encourage more people to choose […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active HullBus laneCouncillor Daren HaleCycling
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism 3rd June 2020 Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism. Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we are united with those across the world who are struggling against racism and other forms of prejudice. “Reflecting our proud status as a City of […] Read more Civic News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Veterans’ Village project in Hull granted conditional approval 3rd June 2020 Hull City Council has granted conditional approval for a new 48-dwelling Veterans’ Village for ex-servicemen and women in Hull and the East Riding. The innovative project, led by the Hull 4 Heroes charity, is to be built on a 22-acre site next to Priory Road in Hull, extending into the boundaries of Hull City Council […] Read more Business Housing News Regeneration Armed ForcesEast Riding CouncilHull 4 HeroesHull City CouncilVeterans Village
Former M&S store bought by Hull developer Wykeland 3rd June 2020 The former Marks and Spencer store and a neighbouring property in Whitefriargate have been bought by a Hull developer. Wykeland Group has acquired the 60,000 and 42,000 sq ft buildings, the two largest properties on the historic Hull street that has been highlighted by Hull City Council as a priority area for regeneration. Hull City […] Read more Business News Regeneration HMVMarks and SpencerNew LookWhitefriargateWykeland
Look Say Sing Play campaign helping young families in lockdown 3rd June 2020 A baby brain-building campaign for Hull parents of children aged under-two has proven such a success that it is now to be rolled out nationally. The city was one of the first areas to roll out the Look, Say, Sing Play campaign, which aims to empower and highlight to parents the brain-building benefits that everyday […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News CCGLook Say Sing PlayNSPCC
Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit 3rd April 2020 The Middle Child panto has become a staple of the Christmas calendar in Hull. And now theatre fans can join the cast and recreate the laughs, cheers and hisses in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the Middle Child DIY panto kit. The Middle Child alternative rock’n’roll panto promises to be loud, silly […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Middle ChildPantoPantomimeThe Little Mermaid
