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
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions 17th November 2020 Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support. One-off business grants of up to £3,000 will be available through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). This scheme complements the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) which was launched last week for those […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness support HullCouncillor Daren Hale
Chair sought for new-look Local Enterprise Partnership 17th November 2020 The new Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for its first Chair. This high profile role requires a dynamic and experience business leader to establish and lead a board and help raise the profile of the area. Applications are being invited from those with drive, energy and a passion for Hull and […] Read more News Regeneration Arcocllr bradyCllr BurtonHull and East Yorkshire LEPLocal Enterprise PartnershipThomas Martin
Hull business fined for fly-tipped waste 17th November 2020 Businesses in Hull are being warned of heavy fines for fly-tipping. A business in Hull has been forced to pay a £400 fine for fly-tipping waste in Bergen Way, Hull. It comes after the local authority has seen an increase in fly-tipping, despite council and private commercial waste services operating as normal throughout the pandemic. […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingHousehold waste and recycling centres
Can you spot the signs of abuse? 16th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being reminded on how they can play their part to protect vulnerable adults in the city. As part of Adults Safeguarding Week, people across the county are being reminded of the role they can play in helping to prevent abuse. Councillor Gwen Lunn, portfolio holder for adult services, said: “We all […] Read more Adult social care News Adult Safeguarding WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnHull Adult Safeguarding Board
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools 16th November 2020 The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city. Within the letter, Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, asks the Prime Minister to urgently grant greater freedom and flexibility to put specific and meaningful restrictions in place locally […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Council leader issues urgent plea direct to Downing Street 16th November 2020 The leader of Hull City Council has written a personal letter to Prime Minster Boris Johnson, calling on him to take action to support the city as it faces a health emergency, with the Coronavirus infection rate one of the highest in the country. The rate in the city is continuing to rise. Currently it […] Read more News Boris Johnsoncllr bradyCoronavirusgovenrmentHullletter
Hull paves way for more cycle lanes 16th November 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1,035,500 for further cycling improvements. This means that work to incorporate safer cycling routes in Holderness Road and Hessle Road can now begin. Freetown Way has already benefitted from a wider cycle route with light lane segregation, providing a safer travel space for cyclists. Combined bus and cycle lanes […] Read more News Transport & Streets Active HullCouncillor Daren HaleCycle investment planCyclingFerenswayFreetown WayHessle RoadHolderness RoadSpring Bank
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
Woman caught using pram to fly-tip in Hull 13th November 2020 A woman using a pram to fly-tip waste on two occasions has been caught on camera. She is one of ten offenders who have been caught fly-tipping on CCTV over the past few months. The culprits have been captured in the act across Hull’s streets, and Hull City Council needs your help in identifying them. […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingHousehold waste and recycling centres
We are in crisis: grave warning as Hull amongst country’s highest Coronavirus rates 12th November 2020 With one of the highest Coronavirus rates in the country, hospital admissions hit their highest level at any point throughout the pandemic, and the expectation that the peak is still to come, Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has said everyone must act before it is too late. “If we do not act now; […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health coronavirus ratescovidhull covid highestJulia Weldon
Residents in Hull are being urged to protect themselves against flood risk 12th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being reminded of how to protect themselves from one of nature’s biggest threats to the city. At present, there are around 120,000 home in Hull and of these, 106,302 are at risk from flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber 2100Living With Water
