Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Woman caught using pram to fly-tip in Hull 13th November 2020 A woman using a pram to fly-tip waste on two occasions has been caught on camera. She is one of ten offenders who have been caught fly-tipping on CCTV over the past few months. The culprits have been captured in the act across Hull’s streets, and Hull City Council needs your help in identifying them. […] Read more News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingHousehold waste and recycling centres
We are in crisis: grave warning as Hull amongst country’s highest Coronavirus rates 12th November 2020 With one of the highest Coronavirus rates in the country, hospital admissions hit their highest level at any point throughout the pandemic, and the expectation that the peak is still to come, Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has said everyone must act before it is too late. “If we do not act now; […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health coronavirus ratescovidhull covid highestJulia Weldon
Residents in Hull are being urged to protect themselves against flood risk 12th November 2020 Residents in Hull are being reminded of how to protect themselves from one of nature’s biggest threats to the city. At present, there are around 120,000 home in Hull and of these, 106,302 are at risk from flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber 2100Living With Water
Virtual memorial service to be held for Hull’s road traffic victims 12th November 2020 A virtual memorial service will take place to remember those who lost their lives on Hull’s roads. On Sunday 15 November, people will be able to access an online memorial service to remember and celebrate the lives of victims of road traffic accidents. The annual event forms part of the United Nation’s World Day of Remembrance […] Read more News Transport & Streets road safetyUnited NationsWorld Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull 12th November 2020 All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended. The scheme launched in September, with the council investing £88,500 for the scheme to be rolled out to two year olds who received early education entitlement. Around 1000 families took up the […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council 12th November 2020 Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council. Payments will be made to eligible businesses from Monday 16 November. Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, can receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Businesses need […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Assisted Restriction GrantCouncillor Daren HaleLocal Restrictions Support GrantLockdown business support
Historic whale skeleton attracts national attention 11th November 2020 The dismantling of the 40ft North Atlantic right whale skeleton captured the imagination of many and was featured in the national media. Work to dismantle the 168 bones of the North Atlantic right whale skeleton took whale conservator, Nigel Larkin, five days to complete and transport to his workshop in Shropshire. Now, the eight marine […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull Maritime MuseumHull Maritime ProjectHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Sculcoates Bridge closed for essential repair work 11th November 2020 Sculcoates Bridge will be closed to cyclists and pedestrians for three days next week. The bridge in Chapman Street is already closed to motorists, however in order for some essential maintenance work to be carried out, the bridge will close to everyone. The closure will take place from Tuesday 17 – Thursday 19 November. The […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetSculcoates Bridge
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live 10th November 2020 A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning. The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also be available to view on the news Facebook and Twitter accounts. Starting at 10.50am, the 15 minute service will be introduced by Rev. John Hotchin […] Read more Civic News What's on Armistice DaycenotaphCouncillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Popular trail in Hull’s Victoria Dock to reopen 10th November 2020 A popular section of footpath in Hull’s Victoria Dock is reopening this week. The route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail is re-opening after an upgrade to flood defences on Hull’s Victoria Dock Village western frontage. The majority of the path will open this week so that people can walk along the estuary […] Read more News Regeneration Environment AgencyFlood defenceHumber Hull Frontage SchemeVictoria Dock
Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year 10th November 2020 A new report, from the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO), has found that local Trading Standards teams prevented £400m in consumer and business detriment in 2019/20, seized more than 5.4 million of unsafe or non-compliant products, supported 21,000 scam victims and prosecuted over 1,400 criminals. Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for public protection […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
