Key actions of Hull schools announced 21st May 2020 Hull’s Learning Partnership is continuing to plan for a wider opening of schools to ensure schools are as safe as possible for pupils, staff and parents. All schools confirmed on Thursday 21 May the key actions they will take, including robust risk assessments in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance, to ensure the safety and […] Read more Children and families News Learning Partnershipschools
Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus 21st May 2020 Two business grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are helping businesses in Hull to thrive despite coronavirus measures. The #GrowMySME schemes can help cover the cost of working with experts to help companies grow and become more resilient. Its Finance for Growth scheme had seen 49 applications approved – with 20 more applications likely […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthGrow my SMEICT for Growth
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed to motorists for foreseeable future 21st May 2020 Sculcoates Bridge in Chapman Street will remain closed to road traffic until further notice. The decision comes after an inspection found the condition of the bridge has deteriorated to the point it is no longer able to carry motor vehicles. While engineering solutions are explored, the Grade II-listed bridge will become a designated pedestrian and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan 21st May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries. The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week following consultation with residents and library staff. The vision for Hull’s libraries in 2030 illustrates the central role […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesLibraries strategy
Free poetry book to give Hull a headstart on suicide prevention 21st May 2020 A free book of personal poetry has been written to commemorate the two-year anniversary of a project to shine a light on mental health issues experienced by young people. Two years ago, HeadStart Hull volunteers – with help from Hull poet and BBC Audio Award Winner Vicky Foster – wrote a collection of poetry as […] Read more Children and families News BBCHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?You Are Not Alone
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Bulky item collections double as Hull residents shield from coronavirus 20th May 2020 Hull residents are being told how they can book bulky item collections after Hull City Council doubled capacity for the service. The temporary increase has been introduced to help those shielding at home during the coronavirus pandemic. It will also relieve pressure on the city’s household waste and recycling centres. Residents can book this service […] Read more Customer Services News Waste bulky collectionsBurma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks 20th May 2020 A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun. Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last week, in a bid to encourage more cyclists to use the designated cycle routes. The cleaning of the city’s cycle tracks including Stepney Lane, Wiltshire […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Cycling
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support 20th May 2020 Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is to help small businesses and charities not eligible for the Small Business Grants Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund. An […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in Hull 20th May 2020 A Hull homelessness charity has funded extra staff to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in the city during the coronavirus pandemic. The support from Hull Harp will help outreach programme Emmaus Hull to support those in temporary accommodation in the city. It will fund a six-month outreach post, an extra team member to assist those […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EmmaushomelessnessHull Harprough sleeping
Hull Maritime project appealing to businesses before moving thousands of objects 20th May 2020 The Hull Maritime project is encouraging businesses to help inform a procurement exercise to remove, store and return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects. This information from businesses will help to inform the procurement approach when it is expected to go live next month. The maritime collection ranges from small fragile objects, […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development 19th May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to enter into a funding grant with Homes England for Local Authority Accelerated Construction funding that will be used to support the creation of residential units on the Albion Square development. The £800,000 grant will contribute towards development costs at Albion Square, which includes demolition, asbestos removal and site investigation […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Albion SquareHousing
