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
East Park pedestrian gates to close overnight from next month 5th August 2020 The overnight closure of East Park pedestrian gates will begin again next month. From Monday 14 September, all 14 gates will be closed from around 7pm and will reopen around 7.30am. Times will move with dawn and dusk and all times are advertised on each gate. Councillor Dave Craker, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerEast ParkHull Culture and Leisure
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight 5th August 2020 Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening. In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will benefit from a designated cycle and bus lane, […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travel grantCouncillor Daren HaleDepartment for TransportFerenswayPBS Constructionpop-up cycle lanesSpring Bank
Coronavirus: how we’re managing local outbreaks 4th August 2020 Hull’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan has been approved by Hull City Council. Cllr Stephen Brady is Leader of the Council, and chair of the elected-member led Hull Outbreak Control Engagement Board, which focuses on engaging with local communities and partners. He said the plan was a powerful tool to tackle Coronavirus. However, he […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Coronaviruscouncillor bradyCOVID-19HullPHEtake care take notice take action
Freedom Festival From Home 2020 programme announced 4th August 2020 Hull’s annual Freedom Festival will bring a flavour of its international arts festival direct to homes this September, with a programme broadcast digitally and via the BBC. Freedom Festival From Home’s diverse programme will feature selfies being drawn by robots, sound installations delivered straight into the city’s streets and performances from artists in familiar Hull […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival From HomeMikey Martins
Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together” 3rd August 2020 Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, has highlighted the importance of the businesses sector taking appropriate action and working with the local authority in order to protect the city and residents. […] Read more Business News Councillor Stephen Brady
Hull History Centre archives reopen this week 3rd August 2020 Hull History Centre’s archives will reopen on Wednesday 5 August. The History Centre, which houses city and University of Hull archives, as well as the local studies library, has been open for a select and collect library book service since Wednesday 28 July. The History Centre is operating in accordance with Public Health England guidance. […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor John FarehamCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull History Centre
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 3rd August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 8.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 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 CoronavirusJulia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
The Human League are coming to Hull next year 31st July 2020 Iconic New Wave band The Human League will visit the Bonus Arena next year as part of their UK tour. Tickets for this all-seater event go on sale today at 10am. Tickets are available here. ICYMI@humanleagueHQ are coming to the Bonus Arena #Hull on 6 December 2021! Celebrating 40 years since the release of DARE, […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Bonus ArenaThe Human League
Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day 30th July 2020 The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, will visit children’s centres across Hull on Wednesday 5 August as National Play Day takes a new form for 2020. The UK-wide celebration of children’s play, usually celebrated as a mass event in Queen’s Gardens, has been adapted due to the current restrictions on large-scale events, with organisations holding […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Children's centresLord MayorPlay Day
