Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull 2nd June 2020 Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste. Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and illegally dumping their waste. If caught, offenders could face a £400 fine or criminal prosecution which would result in an unlimited fine and […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Thousands of pounds of period products donated by Hull organisations 2nd June 2020 Thousands of pounds worth of period products have been donated by Hull organisations to help those struggling during lockdown. Charities, supermarkets, health providers and communities all responded to a request for donations made by The Warren and Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair. Councillor Hester Bridges, Hull’s Health and Wellbeing Board Chair and The Warren […] Read more Children and families News Public Health FareShareHull Health and Wellbeing BoardThe Warren
Grants to be issued to care providers to help manage pressures of Covid-19 2nd June 2020 Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The grants have been provided by the Department of Health & Social Care’s Infection Control Fund to help with additional costs being faced by care providers who are […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19Department of Health & Social CareInfection Control Fund
Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online 1st June 2020 Love Staying Safe Online launches this week, with young people sharing their top tips for safety online. The online campaign is a series of short sound bites, filmed by young people from their homes, with each film sharing a top tip for staying safe while using the internet, emails and social media. The first of […] Read more Community and Living News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying Safe OnlineNSPCCUK Safer Internet SafetyVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Survey asks young people in Hull how they’re coping during coronavirus pandemic 1st June 2020 Young people in Hull are being asked how they are coping with their emotional and mental health during the coronavirus lockdown. Headstart Hull has launched the anonymous survey for young people aged 10 to 25. It was developed by the city’s voice and influence team on behalf of Hull City Council and Hull CCG. The […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Green light for work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads 29th May 2020 Work to transform one of Hull’s busiest roads will start in summer. The A63 Castle Street scheme will improve transport links between the Port of Hull to the A63 and M62 along with the wider strategic road network. The scheme also help to reunite the city centre with its waterfront, supporting the city’s economic growth […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeBalfour BeattyCouncillor Daren HaleDr Mary MurdochFruit MarketHumber LEPNational HighwaysTransport for the North
How public spaces in Hull are being kept safe 29th May 2020 Hull City Council is working alongside partners and city businesses to put in place guidance and protection to keep public spaces safe. In the past few weeks, following changes in measures issued by Government, social distancing and public health guidance has appeared across the city centre. Places such as Trinity Market have introduced one-way systems […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDKathryn ShillitoTrinity Market
Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced 28th May 2020 The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public. From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Requests for help can be made online via the council’s website hull.gov.uk. In the first nine […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks 27th May 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure. The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the city. The money will also support the council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan, designed to create more space for cyclists and clearly marking all […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportSculcoates Bridge
Thousands vote for artefacts to go on show at revamped Maritime Museum 26th May 2020 Thousands of people in Hull have been voting for objects they would like to see as part of a new exhibition at the refurbished Hull Maritime Museum. In the past three months, 200 objects have been put to the vote, with more than 8,500 votes cast in the People’s Choice project. The final few days […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News HCALHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Survey asks how you’re coping during coronavirus pandemic 25th May 2020 People in Hull are being asked how they are coping physically, emotionally and financially during the coronavirus lockdown. A survey has been launched by Hull City Council to help understand the ways people are feeling vulnerable. It will ask how people have been affected by homeworking, furlough, or redundancy along with the financial and family […] Read more Business Customer Services News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HalePeople’s Panel
Crane construction competition launched in Hull 24th May 2020 A competition challenging Hull residents to build their own working crane has been launched. The contest, set up by the Hull Maritime project, asks people in the city if they can build a crane that can lift an object without breaking or falling over? Competitors can use household materials such as cans, cardboard boxes, string […] Read more Museums News Regeneration What's on FacebookHull MaritimeHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityInstagramLegoTwitter
