Families encouraged to take up free nursery places 15th April 2021 Hull City Council is encouraging parents of pre-school children to take up their child’s free nursery place. All children aged three and four are entitled to 15 hours of free early education a week, and most working families will be eligible for 30 hours per week. The free early education can be at Ofsted registered nurseries, nurseries […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Early educationFamily Information ServiceFree childcare
Statement from Hull City Council 14th April 2021 Hull City Council met earlier this week with the Superstadium Management Company (SMC) to discuss concerns that have been raised about a contractual dispute between the SMC and Hull F.C. Hull F.C. and Hull City A.F.C. are essential to the sporting culture of the city and their future success is very important so the meeting […] Read more News Hull City AFCHull City CouncilHull FCKCOM StadiumSMC
Remember to fill in your Census questionnaire 13th April 2021 Millions of households across England and Wales have already completed their Census 2021, but to avoid a knock at the door from a field officer, residents who have not yet filled in their form are being encouraged to do so. It is vital everyone who hasn’t yet responded does so as soon as possible now […] Read more Community and Living News Census 2021
Support available for businesses in Hull ahead of next stage of roadmap out of lockdown 9th April 2021 On Monday 12 April, the country will reach the next stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will see a variety of businesses being allowed to reopen. This will include non-essential retail, such as personal care premises including hairdressers and nail salons, and public buildings, including libraries and community centres. Indoor leisure facilities […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health covid-19 supportNHS COVID-19 appPublic Protection TeamVisit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
Statement from Hull City Council Leader Stephen Brady following the death of Prince Philip 9th April 2021 On behalf of Hull City Council and the people of the city, we would like to express our great sorrow at the news of the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke dedicated his life to public service and carried out his duties across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the […] Read more Civic News Prince PhilipRoyal FamilyStephen Brady
Hull leisure facilities to reopen next week 8th April 2021 Leisure facilities across Hull will reopen next week, as national Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease. Ennerdale and Woodford Leisure Centres, Albert Ave Pools and Costello Stadium will all welcome back users for gym, swim and racquets bookings from Monday 12 April. Outdoor fitness classes will restart, although indoor classes, alongside steam rooms and saunas will […] Read more Ice Arena Leisure & Culture News Sport Albert AveAnimcal Education CentreCostelloEnnerdalereopeningWoodford
Hull’s Customer Service Centres and Citizens Advice to reopen for appointments 8th April 2021 The Wilson Centre, Bransholme and Orchard Park Customer Service Centres will reopen for appointments from Monday (12 April) for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or over the phone. Restrictions will be in place allowing a limited number of people into the buildings at any time, with social distancing measures in […] Read more Customer Services News BransholmeCitizens AdviceHull customer service centresOrchard ParkWilson Centre
Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign 8th April 2021 Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign to urge Council tenants to get in touch with their local housing teams or one of its customer service advisors if they are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19. Hull City Council tenants experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent, housing issues or […] Read more Community and Living Feature Housing News
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021 8th April 2021 Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey. The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside local artists, creators and makers in a careful, considered and socially distanced way to showcase the wonderful world the city’s libraries offer. Hello World is the […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey FestivalChris WormellCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonDan FreedmanEllen BianchiniHull LibrariesMaisie Paradise Shearring
Hull’s writing stars to feature on BBC with Humber Mouth 7th April 2021 The creativity of Hull’s writing community is being celebrated with four new writing commissions for the Humber Mouth literature festival. And, the new stories and poems written for radio will be broadcast through a special partnership with BBC Radio Humberside. Created by Hull City Council in 1992, the Humber Mouth literature festival celebrates the city’s […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on BBC Radio HumbersideCassandra ParkinClive SullivanDave WindassHumber Mouth literature festivalJodie Russian-RedMatt NicholsonRosalyn Sullivan
Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road continues 6th April 2021 As work to carry out a full carriageway reconstruction between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout takes place, some road closures will be required. The final stage of the work will be split into three phases in order to minimise disruption to motorists. On Tuesday 6 April, the outbound section will be closed to motorists from […] Read more News Transport & Streets Diadem roundaboutGanstead roundaboutHolderness Road
Hull and East Yorkshire LEP officially launches 6th April 2021 The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has now officially opened its doors and is beginning work on the region’s future economic direction. The new LEP covers the two council geographies of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. HEY LEP’s launch will see strengthened collaboration between communities, businesses, the two local […] Read more Business News Regeneration HEY LEPHull and East Yorkshire LEPJames Newman
