Warning over scammers as Test and Trace gets under way
People in Hull are being urged to be vigilant against scammers as the Government’s Coronavirus Test and Trace programme gets under way.
Phase one of the programme is now live, … More
Latest Coronavirus updates
Hull registrars prepare to welcome back wedding parties
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 … More
Join in virtually with Armed Forces Week in Hull
Armed Forces Week takes place this week, paying tribute to the British Armed Forces community.
While celebrations and events are being conducted virtually, there are still plenty of ways people … More
Children in Hull to receive laptops to support learning
Children in Hull will be given laptops to support their learning.
About 1,200 laptops are to be distributed by the city’s schools to disadvantaged children who do not have access … More
97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding delivered in Hull
More than 97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding has been delivered to eligible businesses by Hull City Council.
The local authority has distributed grants to 4,022 of 4,133 eligible … More
Retail returns to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen doors to customers
Retail has returned to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen their doors to shoppers.
Independent businesses in Humber Street have reopened with safety measures in place, including hand sanitiser stations, … More
More than 4,000 pupils now attending Hull primary schools each day
The number of primary pupils attending schools in Hull continues to increase as secondary schools phase a wider opening to pupils.
The number of vulnerable children attending primary schools has … More
Take this weekly survey on lockdown effects and win £500
People in Hull are being urged to take part in series of short surveys into how they have been affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
Those who take the weekly tracker … More
Young entrepreneur sets up Pawfect business thanks to support from Hull City Council
A young entrepreneur has proven the coronavirus pandemic is no barrier to ambition thanks to help from Hull City Council.
After struggling to find a job, Kara Savage accessed help … More
Hull city centre shopping centres: June 15 opening times and safety measures
Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers.
High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be … More
Businesses in Hull working together toward safe reopening on June 15
Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers.
High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed … More
Children in Hull estate growing vegetables to combat coronavirus boredom
A Hull residents’ group is digging deep to keep children engaged, exercising and learning during the coronavirus lockdown.
Working alongside Hull City Council’s tenant participation team, Charterhouse Community Tenants’ and … More
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards
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 … More
How dog-walkers are helping people stay safe in Hull
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 … More
Hundreds of golfers tee off as Hull leisure facilities begin to reopen
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 … More
Mums in Hull share stories of giving birth during lockdown
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
New business grant fund payments processed by Hull City Council
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 … More
Look Say Sing Play campaign helping young families in lockdown
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 … More
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19
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 … More
Survey asks young people in Hull how they’re coping during coronavirus pandemic
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 … More
Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced
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 … More
Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 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 … More
Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus
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 … More
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable
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 … More
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support
Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hull Business Discretionary Grant … More
Extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in Hull
Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020
Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online.
This year’s festival will … More
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces
New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces.
The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would … More
Trinity Market to open five days a week under extra safety measures
Trinity Market will be open from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday from next week following the Government’s latest changes to coronavirus measures.
Trinity Market has remained partially open … More
Share your acts of kindness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week
People in Hull are being urged to share stories about acts of kindness with the city.
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday 18 May, people are being … More