Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support 23rd April 2020 A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend. The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on where residents can get a range of support during the Covid-19 outbreak. At the end of March, the council launched the Hull Helpline, which can […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Hull City CouncilLove Hull
Urgent call for patients to return hospital equipment 23rd April 2020 An urgent call has been made for patients to return beds, mattresses and commodes they borrowed and no longer use. National provider NRS Healthcare, which has a base in Hull and works with the city’s services to provide specialist medical equipment, has launched the Hand It Back campaign to ensure those who need help can […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hand It BackNHS Hull CCGNRS Healthcare
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus 23rd April 2020 The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years. The colourful and uplifting landmark is admired by residents, city centre workers and visitors. It takes a dedicated team of gardeners to maintain the gardens […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets ParksQueens GardensRose Bowl
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged 22nd April 2020 Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus. Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they experience symptoms, in line with advice from the Government and NHS. But professionals have emphasised that health services remain “open for business”. Julia Weldon, director […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSNHS Hull CCG
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’ 21st April 2020 A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of Regeneration, tells us how proud he is of the young people who are leading it. It’s easy to get caught up in the first-world problems […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Regeneration Care LeaversMark JonesRoom 42
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed 21st April 2020 The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed. The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be passing the position to the newly elected Young Mayor. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been decided that the appointment of a new Young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up 21st April 2020 Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Hull City Council joined forces with other public sector services at the end of March as more than 40 voluntary organisations to launch the Hull Helpline. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHCALHull HelplineHumberside Fire and RescueKWL
City centre improvements continue during coronavirus measures 21st April 2020 Work to improve Hull’s public realm continues with contractors and workers following guidance from Government and Public Health England. Contractors are at four sites – Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street and the Maritime Museum – working in small groups with workers maintaining two-metre distances between each other. Workers have been supplied with face masks and […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityPublic Realm
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak 20th April 2020 Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak. Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, Hull City Council’s head of waste management. Almost 150 staff members are employed to collect waste across the city – with 20 additional agency workers […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Waste Doug Sharp
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping? 20th April 2020 Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull earlier this month. The offenders were caught dropping waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street. On Monday 6 April, a man was caught dumping bags of waste before walking off. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300300, visit hull.gov.uk or […] Read more Environment News Waste Alaska StreetBuckingham StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Care home residents enjoy revamped open space during coronavirus pandemic 17th April 2020 A care home in Hull has revamped its garden for residents who are unable to get out and about during the Covid-19 pandemic. 220 Preston Road is an in-house residential care home that provides personal care to young adults with autism or a learning disability. As part of this care, residents are usually taken for […] Read more Adult social care News 220 Preston RoadCQC
Hull’s benefit calculator adjusted to reflect coronavirus impact 17th April 2020 Hull City Council has made changes to its benefit calculator to take into account the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. During the pandemic, some residents have experienced a drop in income after being laid off from work, put on part-time hours or being forced take time off to care for a sick member of their […] Read more Coronavirus Customer Services News Benefit calculatorBenefits
