Council leader writes to every resident as city faces ‘health emergency’ 20th November 2020 Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city. The correspondence comes on the back of confirmation last week that Hull had recorded the highest infection rate in the country. With questions remaining as to whether families can spend Christmas together, Councillor […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health CoronavirusCouncillor Stephen Brady
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign 18th November 2020 As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began in May 2019. With almost 600 civic engagements under his belt and new Civic Crown awards handed out, Councillor Wilson has been very busy, despite a […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
November is Make Your Mark month 6th November 2020 Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change. The issues that are voted for will be debated by Members of Youth Parliament. They will campaign to influence the UK Parliament and their […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Peter ClarkMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment 13th October 2020 Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment. People in the UK now have a legal duty to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19 or are contacted by NHS Test and Trace. Now, those on lower incomes […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health FinanceNHSNHS Test and Trace
Coronavirus: how we’re managing local outbreaks 4th August 2020 Hull’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan has been approved by Hull City Council. Cllr Stephen Brady is Leader of the Council, and chair of the elected-member led Hull Outbreak Control Engagement Board, which focuses on engaging with local communities and partners. He said the plan was a powerful tool to tackle Coronavirus. However, he […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Coronaviruscouncillor bradyCOVID-19HullPHEtake care take notice take action
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
Take this weekly survey on lockdown effects and win £500 17th June 2020 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 surveys could win £500 in high street shopping vouchers. The surveys, titled Helping Hull Bounce Back, are part of Hull City Council’s People’s Panel project. […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HalePeople’s PanelSurveys
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
Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support 23rd April 2020 A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend. The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on where residents can get a range of support during the Covid-19 outbreak. At the end of March, the council launched the Hull Helpline, which can […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Hull City CouncilLove Hull
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed 21st April 2020 The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed. The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be passing the position to the newly elected Young Mayor. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been decided that the appointment of a new Young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Coronavirus: Hull City Council amends meeting and committee arrangements 25th March 2020 Hull City Council has made changes to the management of council meetings in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The changes will initially be applied to meetings which take place until Friday 19 June. The local authority said in a statement: “The council recognises the importance of public access for meetings and intends to facilitate that […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Planning Public Health Area CommitteesCivic CommitteeFull CouncillicensingPlanning meetingsScrutiny meetings
