East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards 8th June 2020 East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards. The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second place in the parenting community group’s first Family Awards, celebrating the best things to do for families in East Yorkshire. Voting took place in January […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Museums News East ParkParksStreetlife Museum
How dog-walkers are helping people stay safe in Hull 8th June 2020 Dog-owners in self-isolation are being helped to stay safe and keep their pets happy during the coronavirus pandemic. A series of community hubs has been set up by Hull City Council alongside the voluntary sector to offer advice and help to residents who may not have other support. The hubs have provided help to pick […] Read more Coronavirus News City of Culture volunteersHull City Council
Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen 5th June 2020 More than a thousand people have played a round of golf on Hull City Council-owned course in just two weeks. Golf courses reopened to the public on Friday 15 May with new social distancing guidelines – and 1,146 bookings have been made since then. From 1 June, groups of up to four are now permitted […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Sport Councillor Marjorie BrabazonGolfHCALTennis
Mums in Hull share stories of giving birth during lockdown 5th June 2020 Mums in Hull who have given birth during lockdown are sharing their stories to mark Breastfeeding Celebration Week. The week is designed to remove stigma and promote support to help more women breastfeed. Support services have all continued to operate throughout the pandemic, helping women and babies to start breastfeeding and overcome difficulties. Here are […] Read more Coronavirus Opinion Public Health breastfeedingBreastfeeding Celebration Week
New business grant fund payments processed by Hull City Council 5th June 2020 Hull City Council is now processing payments for a new grant support fund for city businesses. About £2.4 million is being distributed by the local authority to businesses hit by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is targeted at small businesses and charities that may not be eligible […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
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
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
Survey asks young people in Hull how they’re coping during coronavirus pandemic 1st June 2020 Young people in Hull are being asked how they are coping with their emotional and mental health during the coronavirus lockdown. Headstart Hull has launched the anonymous survey for young people aged 10 to 25. It was developed by the city’s voice and influence team on behalf of Hull City Council and Hull CCG. The […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced 28th May 2020 The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public. From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Requests for help can be made online via the council’s website hull.gov.uk. In the first nine […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 2020 21st May 2020 The Lord Mayor’s Gala, Veteran’s Weekend and Hull Fair have all been cancelled for 2020. Due to take place in June, July and October, the decision to cancel the events has been taken by the council in order to protect the health of Hull’s residents and in order to follow current Government guidelines on social […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerHull FairLord Mayor’s GalaVeterans Weekend
Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus 21st May 2020 Two business grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are helping businesses in Hull to thrive despite coronavirus measures. The #GrowMySME schemes can help cover the cost of working with experts to help companies grow and become more resilient. Its Finance for Growth scheme had seen 49 applications approved – with 20 more applications likely […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthGrow my SMEICT for Growth
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
