Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
Section 222 injunction to be heard at Hull’s Combined Court 7th May 2020 IN THE COUNTY COURT AT KINGSTON UPON HULL HULL CITY COUNCIL and PERSONS UNKNOWN & OTHERS CLAIM NUMBER A00KH948 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972, SECTION 222 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hull City Council has applied to discharge the injunction order made by HHJ Sarah Richardson on 2 December 2019. The application is listed for hearing […] Read more Council Government and Democracy
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road 7th April 2020 Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadEmergency servicesNHSSafer Roads HumberSpeeding
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull 7th April 2020 Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Bad KnightCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGood KnightHull LibrariesHull Story TimeTom Knight
£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus 7th April 2020 More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday. The local authority is distributing £58m in grant funding on behalf of the Government, with more than 4,000 businesses in the city expected to be eligible. The online form allowing […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
High winds could shut Humber Bridge this weekend 7th February 2020 Hurricane winds this weekend could close the Humber Bridge to all users for just the second time in its history. Storm Ciara is expected to hit the UK from Saturday, with winds of up to 80mph forecast. As the storm hits and the wind increases, the bridge is likely to be closed to high-sided and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Humber Bridge
Open Exhibition in Hull: All you need to know 7th February 2020 The 53rd annual Open Exhibition, which celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region, opens at Ferens Art Gallery next weekend. The exhibition will feature more than 370 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. The artwork was selected by a panel of judges […] Read more Ferens Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Marjorie BrabazonFerens Art GalleryNatasha MonfaredOpen Exhibition
Wardens to crack down on Hull litter louts 7th January 2020 Increased litter enforcement began in Hull today (Tuesday 7 January). Eight new litter wardens have been contracted to patrol the streets of Hull and fine those who are caught littering. Fines of £100 will be issued, but reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene services at Hull […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonLitterlitter enforcementLocal Authority Supportwaste
5 things to do in Hull this weekend 7th November 2019 Millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts will be remembered in Hull this weekend. The city is also hosting a famous portrait of one of its most celebrated sons, a performance about one of its unsung heroes, the return of a YouTube sensation and the bizarre misadventures of a […] Read more Ferens Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on 5 things to do in Hull this weekendHull CenotaphJonathan PiePark Street Performing Arts CentreRemembrance SundayStick ManWilliam Wilberforce
Voting in the General Election: all you need to know 7th November 2019 People across the country will next month be given the chance to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament in the General Election. Read more Council Government and Democracy General Election News DemocracyGeneral Election 2019Matt JukesNotice of ElectionRegister to vote
