Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme 6th April 2021 The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull. Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull Maritime Foundation from the Trinity House Maritime Charity (THMC), the ‘Maritime Futures’ programme will offer 100 young people, aged 16-25, the chance to enter a […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Hull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeOffshore trainingTraining
Public urged to take care and act responsibly this Easter bank holiday weekend 1st April 2021 People are being urged to act responsibly, socially distance and follow the current coronavirus safety advice this Easter bank holiday weekend. The coronavirus infection rate in Hull remains high which makes it even more important that people remain vigilant. Tim Fielding, assistant director for public health in Hull, said: “I know people are excited about […] Read more News Public Health Hull coronavirusTim Fielding
Diversion for drivers as footpath temporarily closes in Hull 1st April 2021 Motorists and pedestrians are being advised that the footpath running between the A63 near Murdoch’s Connection and Waterhouse Lane is now closed so tunnelling work on a new sewer can be completed. A large sewer pipe spanning more than half a metre in diameter is being replaced as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street […] Read more News Transport & Streets Murdoch's ConnectionNational HighwaysYorkshire Water
New council deal to help Hull’s small businesses 1st April 2021 Hull City Council has joined forces with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to offer a range of expert services to firms across the city as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Under the new partnership, the council is providing £20,000 of funding to ensure small businesses can get fully funded membership to the FSB […] Read more News Business supportBusiness support HullCovid-19 Small Business SupportRegeneration
Hospitality businesses urged to get a licence as outdoor service returns 31st March 2021 Hospitality businesses in Hull are being urged to apply for Pavement Licences now so they are ready to serve customers when Covid restrictions ease on April 12. The reminder to businesses comes as Hull City Council reveals it has now given out grants totalling £77m to more than 4,800 businesses in the city during the […] Read more News covid safetylicensing
People in Hull no longer need symptoms to get a Coronavirus test 30th March 2021 Everyone in Hull aged 16 and over can now have free routine Coronavirus tests. The rapid-result tests are for people who do not have any symptoms of the virus and can be done at home or a community test centre. They pick up cases of Coronavirus in people who have the virus but do not […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Dedicated base for children with autism inspires awareness-raising project 30th March 2021 The team behind one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for children with autism is raising awareness of the condition among pupils and its workforce. The new £8.2 million Broadacre Primary School in Wawne Road is being built by Sewell Construction to help meet the demand for more pupil places. The school will include a 10-place […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Autistic Spectrum ConditionBroadacre Primary SchoolGoodwin Development TrustSewell Construction
Safety measures in place for voters as Notice of Election published 29th March 2021 On Thursday 6 May 2021, Hull City Council local elections and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election takes place. Residents in Hull have their chance to vote on who represents them in their local ward area, and who represents the Humberside area as Police and Crime Commissioner. Voters can find out who is […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2021Notice of ElectionPolice and Crime Commissioner electionRegister to vote
First cycle hub to open in Hull’s historic Old Town 26th March 2021 A brand new cycle hub has opened in Trinity Market today. The first of its kind to open in the Old Town area, the space will hold storage for up to 40 cycles and offer a repair service to commuters, shoppers and visitors. Local charity R-evolution have been appointed to operate the cycling hub from […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingOld TownR-evolutionTrinity Market
Hull City Council commended for ‘leading the field’ in national housing pilot 26th March 2021 Hull City Council has been recognised for ‘leading the field’ in a national programme aiming to crackdown on rogue landlords and housing benefit fraud. On Friday 19 March the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced that the council would receive an additional £840k to carry out vital work to improve the standards […] Read more Housing News BBC Radio HumbersideCouncillor John BlackEddie Hughes MPMHCLGSupported accommodation
New Restart Grants to help businesses recover from lockdown 26th March 2021 Hull City Council is preparing to pay out vital restart grants to businesses to help them recover from the Covid pandemic and kickstart the local economy. The new Restart Grants announced by the Chancellor in the last Budget are to be paid by the Council starting from April 6 as businesses start to reopen their […] Read more News Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness supportcovidRegeneration
More than 30,000 Hull pupils in school each day for face-to-face learning 25th March 2021 As children complete their third week back at school, Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children and families reflects on their return. Helen said: “We always knew the return to school was going to be challenging, with much wider use of asymptomatic testing helping us to identify more Covid cases that we wouldn’t have […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull SchoolsPublic health
