How Hull residents can access a world of literature online 17th April 2020 Libraries in Hull have had to adapt in the face of coronavirus. People are currently unable to visit their local library – but that doesn’t mean they can’t browse and borrow books. Hull Libraries service has seen a significant rise in people loaning e-books and audiobooks online. In March, the amount of people accessing the […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News AudiobooksBorrowBoxCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonE-booksHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesRB Digital
Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated 17th April 2020 Pearson Park’s drinking fountain is set to receive a full restoration as part of the continuing National Lottery Heritage Fund project. It follows the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed drinking bowl in 2016. The original project had also allowed the restoration of the matching bowl on St Helena where Buonaparte was exiled. The entire Grade […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamParksPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull 16th April 2020 A burst water main has closed a key traffic route in Hull. Bankside is currently closed between Air Street and Innovation Drive and will reopen on Monday 27 April. Yorkshire Water are managing the urgent repair and reinstating the damaged road surface. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and planning, said: “We […] Read more News Transport & Streets BanksideCouncillor Daren HaleYorkshire Water
Hull primary school places allocated for September 16th April 2020 Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September. In Hull, 97.7 per cent of parents have received one of their preferred schools, with 93.3 per cent of families obtaining their first preference. Over 80 per cent of parents applied using the council’s online service, and they will have received […] Read more Children and families News Educationprimary school places
Hull organisations benefit from £1m Coronavirus Community Fund 16th April 2020 Hull organisations have benefited from a fund of almost £1 million that has been raised through a public appeal from the National Emergencies Trust (NET) in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The appeal, which has raised £500,000 in the last month, is in partnership with the British Red Cross. Local organisations that have benefited include […] Read more News British Red CrossNational Emergencies TrustTwo Ridings Community Foundation
Coronavirus: Free workouts delivered into your home 15th April 2020 With many leisure facilities in Hull now closed, residents are turning to home workouts as a way of stay fit while in coronavirus lockdown. Now fitness coaches from Hull City Council’s leisure centres are offering free online sessions that can be done from the home. A range of sessions will be uploaded daily to Live […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News HCAL
Animals at East Park continue to receive first-class care during coronavirus 15th April 2020 While East Park’s Animal Education Centre is closed to the public, its residents are still very much in need of care. The centre houses about 200 animals including alpaca, goats, wallabies, deer and primates, as well as countless birds, fish, and insects. All require their own specialist care despite the pandemic going on in the […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Animal Education CentreEast ParkEast Park Animal Education CentreHCALParksZoo
Chocolate eggs bring Easter cheer to city’s most vulnerable residents 14th April 2020 Hundreds of Easter eggs are being delivered to vulnerable residents across the city in a bid to bring some Easter cheer. More than 800 chocolate eggs have been handed out to care homes, children’s centres and charities including the Hull Resettlement Project, Sanctuary Housing, the city’s extra-care facilities and charity Hull & East Yorkshire Mind. […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Community and Living News Cecil GardensEasterHarrison ParkHull & East Yorkshire MindRedwood Glades
Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus 14th April 2020 Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak. Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with challenges brought on by Covid-19. The ICT for Growth scheme has received more than 250 enquiries in a month. The majority have come from companies […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates 9th April 2020 COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available. People being isolated in their own homes with their abuser may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational domestic abuse helplineRefugeSafe LivesStrength to Changewomens aid
Coronavirus: Hull Central Library lends support to university’s face shield production 9th April 2020 Hull Central Library is the latest in a long list of places to lend its support in the battle against coronavirus. The library’s Makerspace facility, which usually helps individuals, creatives and small organisations build and produce artwork and products, has lent its two 3D printers to the Univeristy of Hull to help support its production […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Face shieldHull Central LibraryMakerspaceUniversity of Hull
Beat the boredom this Easter with Hull’s Tenant Participation Team 9th April 2020 Life during social distancing doesn’t have to be lonely or boring. Hull City Council’s Tenant Participation Team has developed a package of fun and creative activities posted daily online on its social media accounts. Activities this weekend include Easter crafts using egg boxes. And coming soon are OneHullova Quiz, name that uniform, build your own […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EasterNeighbourhoods and housingTenant Participation Team
