Hull’s iconic Fish Trail goes digital 12th August 2020 Hull’s popular Fish Trail is going digital thanks to a free app that can turn your mobile phone into a virtual time machine. The trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town, can now be enjoyed alongside an app that brings historic areas of the city back to life. The What Was Here? app, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerFish TrailHull Fish TrailHull Old TownPaul SchofieldWhat Was Here?
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 11th August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 1.9 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 9.4 per 100,000 of population, with 15.5 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull coronavirus rateHull Outbreak Prevention and Management PlanJulia Weldon
Bike-friendly buses come to Hull 11th August 2020 Buses in Hull are to become more cycle-friendly. Bus company East Yorkshire has introduced eight new buses which allow passengers to store their bikes on board. The specialist racks have been installed as part of plans to support people who choose to make more environmentally-conscious and active journeys. The move comes as Hull City Council […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets East Yorkshire bus servicepop-up cycle lanesStagecoach East Midlands
Win £100 by simply sharing your COVID-19 Safe photos 10th August 2020 A competition has been launched challenging Hull residents to take photographs of themselves or their family members being COVID-19 safe this summer. Photos can be taken at home, in the garden, or out and about in your neighbourhood, your local park or even in the city centre. The most important thing is that you must […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Feature News COVID-19 Safe PhotosLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Off-road cycle lanes transformed as part of cycling city plans 10th August 2020 Work to improve existing cycle lanes has been taking place across Hull. A dedicated team has been put together to carry out regular inspections of the city’s existing off-road cycle tracks. Cycle lanes including Stepney Lane, Duesbury Street and the Hornsea cycle track are all benefitting from regular sweeps to ensure they are safe for […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travel grant
Humber Street venue opens its doors this weekend following £1.2m revamp 10th August 2020 A new music, arts and entertainment venue on Hull’s Marina will open its doors this weekend following a £1.2m revamp. Social, formerly known as Fruit, will open on Friday 14 August. Operators of Social, Sesh Events UK, aim to gradually introduce a programme of entertainment and events to include live music, visual performance, comedy, theatre […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration What's on FruitHull MarinaHumber Street SeshSesh Events UKSocial
Children to receive a free book every month through Dolly Parton scheme 7th August 2020 Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two year olds in Hull during the next academic year. From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two year old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme. […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Albert Avenue Pools main swimming pool reopens next week 7th August 2020 The main pool at Albert Avenue Pools will reopen on Monday 10 August. Swimmers will be able to pre-book hourly sessions and lifeguards will be on hand to assist visitors with the safe use of the pool. Family bookings will be allocated an area of the pool. Booking will be available from Saturday for members […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Albert Avenue PoolsHull Culture and Leisure
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape 7th August 2020 The multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate in Hull’s Old Town is starting to take shape. New boards have been installed on the historic street highlighting investment and funding opportunities through the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge fund. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment at Hull City Council, said: “The Humber […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
A new Safer Hull Pod has arrived in Queen Victoria Square 6th August 2020 A new Safer Hull Pod has today arrived in Queen Victoria Square to provide people with support from a range of agencies. Launched by the Hull Community Safety Partnership, it will provide access to a range of services including: Hull City Council’s Neighbourhood Nuisance Team, Humberside Police, Hull BID, Renew and Emmaus whom will all […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Hull BIDHull Community Safety PartnershipHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafer City Centre groupSafer Hull PartnershipSafer Hull Pod
Hull businesses urged to apply for Government financial support before funding ends 6th August 2020 Businesses in Hull have until Friday 14 August to apply for the Government’s Covid-19 Small Business Support and Retail Hospitality Leisure Grant schemes. Hull City Council has already issued grants to 4200 businesses, worth £48m. All applications will be processed and concluded by Friday 28 August where necessary evidence requested has been provided. Councillor Daren […] Read more Business News Councillor Daren HaleCovid-19 Small Business SupportRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant
Heroic Hull catering staff feed city during Covid-19 pandemic 6th August 2020 Hull catering staff, who have supplied thousands of meals to school children and the city’s most vulnerable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, have been praised for their “heroic” efforts. Over the summer holidays, Hull Catering continues to feed thousands of children as part of the Hull City Council Healthy Holiday Scheme, where children get a healthy […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor Hester BridgesHealthy HolidaysHull CateringMarcus Rashford
