VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector honoured with sparkling virtual awards ceremony 6th May 2020 The annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) were held tonight and although the ceremony took a different format to previous years, it still honoured some of the region’s best and brightest businesses and organisations. Winners were announced across 15 categories celebrating a variety of businesses from the region’s tourism sector. Pride in Hull took […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020Visit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
How planning applications are being heard in Hull during coronavirus pandemic 6th May 2020 New measures have been introduced to ensure planning applications can still be heard in Hull during the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council has introduced changes to allow applications to be considered by the local authority’s Planning Committee as steps are taken to help stop the spread of Covid-19. It means the public will still be […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Planning Regeneration Alex CoddPlanning meetings
Young people in Hull invited to share stories during isolation 6th May 2020 Young people in Hull are being urged to share their stories to help others during isolation. A website co-produced by young people to provide support and advice on emotional health and wellbeing now has a dedicated coronavirus section for young people and families seeking help. The How Are You Feeling? site, managed by HeadStart Hull, […] Read more Children and families News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Bulky item collection from Hull households to start next week 6th May 2020 Hull City Council will begin to collect from next week. Residents will be able to book for this collection service on the council’s website from today (Wednesday 6 May). Appointments will be available from Tuesday 12 May. The move comes after the household waste and recycling centres reopened on Monday. Doug Sharp, head of waste […] Read more Environment News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centres
Domestic abuse campaign aims to help people isolating with their abuser 5th May 2020 A domestic abuse campaign has been launched in Hull to encourage people to seek help. The campaign, led by the Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership (Hull DAP), is aimed at people isolated in their own homes with their abuser, which may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Those who are […] Read more Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull DAPHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipYou Are Not Alone
Three more people caught dumping waste at fly-tipping hotspot 5th May 2020 Three more people have been caught fly-tipping in Alaska Street in Hull. It comes after three others were caught dumping waste in the same spot. A man was caught fly-tipping a broken bike on Wednesday 8 April at 10.22pm. Anyone with information to help identify this person should call 01482 300300 or email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk […] Read more Environment News Waste Alaska StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Hull families could be missing out on food vouchers 4th May 2020 Families in Hull have been urged to check whether they qualify for vouchers to help fund healthy essentials. The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child aged under one and £12.40 per child aged from one to four, which can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy StartNHS
Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus 4th May 2020 The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned. One of Yorkshire’s most famous attractions, The Deep is operating with a hugely reduced team of experts – but its animals still require the highest standard of care. And […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News The Deep
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony 1st May 2020 An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020VHEYVisit England
Coronavirus: Short-term taxi licences launched in Hull 1st May 2020 Taxi drivers can apply online for a free four-month licence to help them keep their businesses running. The short-term licences have been introduced to prevent drivers having to undergo a full renewal application – which involves a fee and a visit to the council’s licensing offices. The change, agreed by members of Hull City Council’s […] Read more News licensing
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen next week 1st May 2020 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres are to reopen next week for essential trips only. The centres located in Burma Drive, Amsterdam Road (Sutton Fields) and Wiltshire Road will open on Monday 4 May for residents who are unable to keep any excess waste at home. The sites will be open from 10am to […] Read more Environment News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19household waste and recycling centreSocial distancingSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
