Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020 19th May 2020 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online. This year’s festival will include a wide-ranging broadcast and online programme that can be enjoyed at home. Mikey Martins, artistic director and joint chief executive of Freedom Festival Arts […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustMikey Martins
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces 18th May 2020 New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces. The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would see the gradual easing of lockdown measures over the coming months. In response to this, Hull City Council has rolled out messaging that will encourage […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren Hale
Trinity Market to open five days a week under extra safety measures 15th May 2020 Trinity Market will be open from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday from next week following the Government’s latest changes to coronavirus measures. Trinity Market has remained partially open during the measures to support businesses still able to operate in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. From next week, more traders will choose […] Read more Business Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Trinity Market
Motorists will be charged for on-street parking – but car parks remain free 15th May 2020 Motorists will be charged for using on-street parking from Monday 18 May. But any Hull City Council-owned car parks, including short-stay and long-stay sites, will remain free until further notice. This means motorists parking in council-owned car parks including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippett Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermitNHSparkingSocial distancing
Share your acts of kindness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 15th May 2020 People in Hull are being urged to share stories about acts of kindness with the city. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday 18 May, people are being offered the chance to learn how to help someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. The #Talksuicide campaign has been created by the Humber, Coast and Vale Health […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonMental Health Awareness Weektalksuicide
Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation 15th May 2020 Residents are being asked to submit their memories and pictures of time spent in self-isolation for an archive being created by Hull History Centre. The initiative, in partnership with Heritage Learning, has been inspired by a Second World War project that recorded Hull children’s experiences of the Blitz. In 1941, Hull school children aged 10 […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHeritage LearningHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreLockdown archive
Hull City Council invests £20,000 in young enterprise in the city 14th May 2020 Hull City Council has committed to investing £20,000 to support the next generation of business leaders in the city. The funding for young enterprise will be managed by the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership through the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. It follows the local authority distributing a significant amount of grant support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for Careersyoung enterprise
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin 14th May 2020 Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station in Hull gets under way this week. The East Hull Pumping Station, part of a £28.5 million flood alleviation scheme, will reduce the risk of flooding to 1,000 homes in the city. The station will be built at the southern end of the Holderness Drain, where it […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Mike ThompsonenvironmentEnvironment AgencyFlood defence
Wider opening of Hull schools from June ‘subject to risk assessments’ 14th May 2020 The city’s Learning Partnership is planning for a wider opening of schools to specific year groups from 1 June. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday, schools and early years settings are now considering the guidance to offer places to more children. Schools continue to be open for children whose parents are key workers, and also vulnerable pupils. […] Read more Children and families News Learning Partnershipschools
Keep your drinking under control during coronavirus 13th May 2020 Health experts have urged people in Hull not to let drinking become a daily activity as Government restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic continue. Drinking alcohol in excess can suppress the immune system, lower mood and increase the risk of a range of health problems. With pubs and bars closed for the foreseeable future, national […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Alcohol abuseDays Off appDrugs and alcoholPublic Health England
Work to improve roads in Hull will begin in summer 13th May 2020 Plans to carry out roadworks across Hull are still ongoing. Work behind the scenes to plan and implement road improvement schemes have been under way to take advantage of the reduced number of vehicles on the city’s highway network. Improvement works to the north and south roundabouts in Mount Pleasant, Holderness Road, Great Union Street, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEndike LaneGreenwood AvenueHessle RoadHolderness RoadMount PleasantPembroke GroveRoadworks
Thousands of litres of water to be flushed through Hull city centre 13th May 2020 Almost 7,000 litres of water will be flushed through Hull city centre as part of a programme to cleanse its streets. Disinfectant will also be sprayed on shop fronts and street furniture in Queen Victoria Square and Jameson Street. The cleaning trial will also take part in Elmbridge Parade shop fronts in Annandale Road, east […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19Disinfectant
