How to help someone who’s homeless this Christmas 21st December 2020 For most people, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, it’s the hardest. As Christmas approaches, some people find themselves homeless and sleeping on the street. To try and support some of the most vulnerable people in our society, Hull City Council is reminding the public on what action they can […] Read more Housing News Councillor John BlackEmmausStreetlink
Protect yourself against the risk of flooding 21st December 2020 A new project aimed at helping home and business owners across Yorkshire to make their properties more resilient to flooding has launched a website where people can access a wealth of information and advice. Yorkshire Flood Resilience is one of three Flood Resilience Community Pathfinder Projects nationally that have been funded by the Department for […] Read more Living With Water News DefraFloodPathfinder ProjectYorkshire Flood Resilience
Hull among top UK cities for start-up businesses in new research 18th December 2020 Businesses starting up in Hull have an advantage over those anywhere else in Yorkshire, according to recent research. Experts from online magazine Startups Geek found that Hull was the best city in Yorkshire to start a business, ranking in the top 15 locations in the whole of the UK. Cities scoring lower than Hull included […] Read more Business News Regeneration C4DICllr Daren HaleCraven ParkKreateStartups Geek
Hull City Council begins next stage of district heating project 18th December 2020 Hull City Council has appointed three consultancy firms to support the next stage of the city centre district heating project. The local authority has appointed technical consultants Sustainable Energy Ltd, legal consultants Womble Dickinson LLP and financial consultants QMPF to support the project. The appointments are an important step for the council’s 2030 carbon neutral ambitions for […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHull District Heating ProjectQMPFSustainable Energy LtdWomble Dickinson LLP
Hull children will get Christmas presents thanks to £700 churches donation 18th December 2020 Hull City Council’s Leisure & Family Support Service (LAFSS) has been given £700 by St Marys and St Pauls Churches in Hull. Parishioners, along with members of Blokes United, a men’s mental health group, have raised the money to help local children. The donation will go towards purchasing Christmas presents for children who attend LAFSS, […] Read more Children and families Christmas News Blokes UnitedLAFSSLeisure & Family Support ServiceSt Marys and St Pauls Churches
Check your bin collection dates over the festive period 18th December 2020 Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and New Year break. Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next month. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “We would like to remind residents to check their bin collection […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecycling
Hull City Council to distribute £3,000 grants to businesses in hospitality sector 17th December 2020 Hull City Council is to distribute thousands of pounds in extra grant provision for pubs, cafes and restaurants after it was announced the city will remain under Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions. The support will see grants of £3,000 made available for hospitality venues required to close under the Government measures. Councillor Daren Hale, Deputy Leader […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness supportCllr Daren HaleLocal Restrictions Support Scheme
Additional funding sought for two Beverley Road projects 17th December 2020 Two reports will be discussed at Finance Scrutiny this week. The reports are requesting additional funding to support two ongoing projects of significant buildings on Beverley Road. Additional essential works on the Brunswick Arcade site at 52a and 54 Beverley Road were identified through the open tender exercise in order to make the building safe […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Beverley Road bathsBeverley Road heritageBrunswick ArcadeCouncillor Daren Hale
Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3 17th December 2020 It has been confirmed following a Government review that Hull will remain in Tier 3, the highest level of Coronavirus restrictions. Strict rules over household mixing remain in place and pubs and restaurants must stay closed for all but takeaway orders. In-line with national guidance, rules will still be relaxed over the Christmas period, allowing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health #tier3ChristmasCoronavirusCOVID-19restrictionstiers
More than 60 people were fined for littering last month 17th December 2020 More than 60 people have been prosecuted for littering in Hull. A total of 64 people including a man from London have been issued with heavy fines after they were caught littering in Hull. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene for Hull City Council, said: “Littering of any kind, including throwing cigarette butts onto […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990LA Support LtdLittering
Communities pull together to create magical Christmas for 2020 17th December 2020 2020’s Christmas may not be like any other, but communities around Hull have been coming together to ensure memories will still be made this festive season. Schools, businesses, volunteers and even neighbours have been busy across the city organising everything from advent calendar walks to light displays, covid-safe grottos and Christmas competitions. Amongst the many […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmascommunitiesCouncillor Hester Bridgesfamily activities
Hull’s Old Town set for new One Stop store 17th December 2020 Hull city centre is set to welcome a new nationally-known convenience store. Silver Street will soon be home to a One Stop franchise, which will also offer made-to-order sandwiches from sandwich-makers Stacked This project has been supported by a £182,000 grant from the Humber High Street Challenge Fund. The Humber High Street Challenge Fund has […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPOne StopSilver StreetStackedWhitefriargate
