Music project will highlight Covid-19’s effect on the BAME community 15th September 2020 A new arts project that will use music to raise awareness about the impact of Coronavirus on the Hull BAME community has got the green light, thanks to a Hull City Council arts grant. Hull-based arts organisation, Create and Express Studios will use the £500 Grants to Arts award to launch the project this month, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on BAMECity artsCOVID-19Creat and Express Community StudiograntHekimaRuth Drake
Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education pass new national educational standards 15th September 2020 Apprentices at Hull Training and Adult Education are celebrating being some of the first in the UK to pass through tough new national educational standards. The End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final assessment apprentices undertake to complete their training. Hannah Cuthbert is one of those apprentices. With a level 2 apprenticeship complete, Hannah decided […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ApprenticeshipsHull Training and Adult Education
Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches 14th September 2020 The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month. The first book children will receive is Peter Rabbit. Children that are eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement can receive a book for free every month through the scheme. Over 1,500 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkCouncillor Stephen BradyDolly Parton Imagination Library
Residents encouraged to recycle 14th September 2020 Residents in Hull will receive their new waste packs over the next week. The pack contains information to support residents to recycle as much of their waste as possible and includes: A new collection calendar The annual resident’s pass for household waste and recycling centres A guide to recycling right Food waste recycling information Nappy […] Read more News Waste blue binbrown binCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingwaste packs
Hull businesses offered new support to go green 14th September 2020 Hull businesses are being offered an exciting opportunity to become more energy efficient, thanks to a new council-led scheme that launches today. The Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEES) is a new project led by Hull City Council and part-funded by the 2014 – 2020 European Regional Development Fund Programme. The scheme offers a whole […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleenergyfundinggrantgreenRegenerationsme
Coronavirus: ‘We had to adapt and take responsibility’, says Hull bar owner 14th September 2020 A Hull business owner has spoken of the importance of following public health guidance and how the early implementation of Covid-19 safety measures has boosted his trade. Lee Kirman is the joint owner of Taphouse, Minerva and Humber Street Distillery on Hull’s Marina alongside his partner Charlotte Bailey. Mr Kirman said: “We had to adapt […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 13th September 2020 A mobile testing unit is being 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
Major investment to boost city’s key transport routes 11th September 2020 Major improvement work is to be carried out in three arterial roads in the east and west of the city. Holderness Road, Hessle Road and Anlaby Road will be undergoing extensive resurfacing works as part of a phased programme to improve the routes for motorists and cyclists. The work will be undertaken in short sections […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Anlaby RoadCouncillor Daren HaleHessle RoadHolderness RoadM.B Roche & SonsPBS ConstructionWright Civil Engineering
Hull’s new footbridge to be named Murdoch’s Connection 11th September 2020 Hull’s new footbridge is to be named after Dr Mary Murdoch. The name was chosen by school students following an essay competition to determine which of the city’s iconic figures should be honoured. Murdoch’s Connection’ immortalises the city’s first female GP, Dr Mary Murdoch, and was chosen after students from Newland School for Girls and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63 footbridgeCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochHumber LEPMurdoch's ConnectionNational HighwaysNorthern Powerhouse
How you can show support on World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September 2020 People across the world are being asked to support awareness of suicide. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is about raising awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Globally, each year 800,000 people completing suicide with a further 20 million attempting suicide and it is one of the top 20 causes of death. There are […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Every Mind MattersMen in ShedsMindNHSSamaritansWorld Suicide Prevention Day
RB takes action to support vulnerable communities in the fight against COVID-19 9th September 2020 Hull based company RB has donated £266k to six charities in the city to support their efforts in the fight against COVID-19. The donations will enable Fareshare, Hull Homeless Community Project, HEY Mind, John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, The Food Partnership and Forum to continue critical support for the most vulnerable groups in the local […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HaleCOVID-19FareShareHEY MindHull Homeless Community ProjectJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankRBThe Food Partnership and Forum
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 8th September 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 4.2 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 15.6 per 100,000 of population and with 22.0 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull infection rateHull Outbreak Prevention and Management PlanJulia Weldon
