Stoptober – five reasons to join in 15th October 2020 We may be two weeks into Stoptober, but there’s no time limit on taking part. The annual stop smoking drive is a chance to join thousands of smokers nationally in quitting for 28 days – and possibly forever. Lung health is vital at any time but particularly important as flu season begins and Covid rates […] Read more News Public Health Public healthQuit for Covidquit smokingstoptober
Christmas lights arrive in Hull city centre 15th October 2020 More than 45,600 Christmas lights are currently being installed across Hull city centre ready for the festive period. Although there will be no large switch-on event this year due to covid restrictions on mass gatherings, Hull will still be ready to welcome Christmas shoppers with main streets and areas lit, as well as the traditional […] Read more Christmas News ChristmasChristmas lightschristmas treeCity centreCLLR DAVE CRAKER
Call for volunteers to help conserve the National Picture Theatre 14th October 2020 Volunteers are being recruited to assist with a project to conserve and repair the National Picture Theatre on Beverley Road. Currently in the second round development stage of a National Lottery Heritage Fund application, long-term plans for the site include repair and conservation works, as well as the restoration of the façade of the building […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleNational Civilian World War II Memorial TrustNational Picture Theatrevolunteering
Residents in need of help and support encouraged to get in touch 14th October 2020 Hull City Council and Citizens Advice are urging residents to seek assistance if they are experiencing financial difficulties. Residents experiencing any problems, including struggling to pay rent or council tax, have a housing issue or any other issues they feel the council could help with can go online or call 01482 300 300 to make […] Read more Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCouncillor Mike Thompsoncustomer service centres
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision 13th October 2020 Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work remotely. Students can access the same work that the rest of the class is doing through platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, through […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning PartnershipMalet LambertRemote learning
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull 13th October 2020 Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of restrictions. While there are currently no changes to rules on what people in Hull must do, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health alert systemCoronavirusCOVID-19Julia Weldonlocal lockdownoutbreak managementPublic healthtier systemtiers
Walliker Street footbridge to close until further notice 13th October 2020 Walliker Street footbridge will close to pedestrians tomorrow morning (Wednesday 14 October) until further notice. The decision comes after a routine inspection found the condition of the bridge required further testing and repair works. The nearest alternative crossing points are Anlaby Road Flyover and St George’s Road level crossing. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Anita Harrisonwalliker st footbridge
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
Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant 12th October 2020 Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund. It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are receiving a share of £257m as part of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. The […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Museums News Public Health Arts Council EnglandCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonCultural Recovery FundHull Culture and LeisureHull Museums
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 12th October 2020 A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home. The mobile testing unit moves around the region offering testing strictly by appointment only. The mobile testing unit will be at the following locations this week – Tuesday […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull mobile testing unit
Urgent repair works in Anlaby Road 9th October 2020 Part of Anlaby Road will be closed from next week. Anlaby Road inbound from Trenton Avenue to the Calvert Lane Junction will be closed to traffic from Tuesday 13 October. Diversion signs will be in place via Boothferry Road. The closure will be in place for up to four weeks, after a crack in the […] Read more News Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadBoothferry RoadCouncillor Daren HaleRoadworks
Free collections for large domestic appliances 9th October 2020 Residents wishing to donate to Hull’s new re-use shop can now benefit from free collections. The Re-use Electricals shop opened in July this year, aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality large domestic appliances. And now the service is stepping up its offer, and residents are being encouraged to get in touch […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonDove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentRe-use Electricals Shop
