Back to Ours beams direct into people’s homes 31st March 2020 Hull’s Back to Ours has carved a reputation for bringing incredible shows to the city – and that has not changed since the coronavirus pandemic. The arts company has been lifting spirits by beaming its unique brand of entertainment direct into people’s living rooms. Right on your Sofa launched last week with a diverse mix […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Back to OursRight on your Sofa
Hull Helpline fielding hundreds of calls from city’s most vulnerable 30th March 2020 The Hull Helpline has received about 150 calls a day since its launch last week. The helpline was launched by Hull City Council on Thursday 26 March to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, hundreds of residents have contacted the line and the council’s website hull.gov.uk to request help. Around 78 […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull Helpline
Coronavirus: How council tenants could be affected by service changes 30th March 2020 Hull City Council tenants are being updated on how changes to the authority’s neighbourhoods and housing service could affect them during the coronavirus outbreak. Services are being affected in areas such as rent payments, housing repairs and homelessness. Here are how some of the services will be affected: Repairs and planned improvements The council will […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Housing News Public Health homelessnessNeighbourhoods and housing
Hull Music Service launches Sing for Hull 30th March 2020 Hull Music Service is inviting everyone in the city to Sing for Hull. The project will see a performance of a well-known song posted on the Hull Music Service YouTube channel every Friday at 1.30pm. The Hull Music Service, a lead partner for Hull Music Hub, wants to bring people together through song. The performance […] Read more Children and families News Albemarle CentreHull Music HubHull Music ServiceSing for Hull
Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge 30th March 2020 A specialist contractor has been appointed to dismantle Scott Street Bridge. Civil contractor Eric Wright Group has been appointed to carry out the work following an open tender process. Plans to remove the Grade II-listed bridge were developed in conjunction with Historic England, after the structure was deemed as a risk to river traffic. Councillor […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksyCouncillor Daren HaleEric Wright GroupScott Street Bridge
Hull students creating virtual reality tour of Veterans Village 30th March 2020 A group of Hull sixth form students are using state-of-the-art technology skills to help create a visual walkthrough of the world’s first purpose-built centre of its kind for veterans. Year 12 engineering students from Ron Dearing University Technology College (UTC) in Hull are assisting in the creation of a virtual reality tour of the Hull 4 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Hull 4 HeroesHull 4 Heroes Veterans Village.Ron Dearing UTCVeterans Village
Hull Register Office services change due to coronavirus 30th March 2020 Hull’s Register Office has announced changes to their services due to the coronavirus outbreak. The office, at the Wilson Centre in Alfred Gelder Street, manages the city’s births, deaths, marriages and civil ceremonies. Here are the changes: Births From today, new parents will be unable to make new appointments to register a birth. It is […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Hull Register Office
Hull Trains suspends all services due to coronavirus outbreak 30th March 2020 Hull Trains has temporarily suspending all train services to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The move follows Government guidance urging for people to stay at home and stop all non-essential travel. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains will be able to travel on alternative train services on the date and route shown on the […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Hull Trains
Coronavirus: Humber Bridge toll booths closed as drivers directed through tag lanes 30th March 2020 All traffic crossing the Humber Bridge is now directed through tag lanes to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The Humber Bridge Board closed toll booths on Sunday to protect members of staff, key workers and those travelling for essential reasons. The board urged all other drivers to avoid non-essential travel in line with […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Humber Bridge
Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need 27th March 2020 A helpline launched yesterday to support those most in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has already supported more than 100 residents. More than 160 people have called the Hull Helpline in its first 24 hours. Most of the calls were from residents requesting support with essential food and the collection of medication. Watch […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Absolutely CulturedDave RichmondHull City CouncilHull Helpline
Hull applauds NHS heroes as residents #ClapForOurCarers 27th March 2020 Thousands of people in Hull applauded those working in the NHS last night as part of an emotional national display of support. The Clap For Our Carers tribute saw people all across the country including the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, David Beckham and even James Bond, Daniel Craig, applaud the incredible work of our […] Read more Coronavirus News Clap for our CarersNHS
Walk-by food hub launched for Hull’s young care leavers during coronavirus outbreak 27th March 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. It has been set up by Hull City Council’s Room 42 team, a care leavers’ hub based at The Guildhall, and the 16-25 Team at Kenworthy House. Items can be collected at […] Read more Cancellations News Public Health Room 42
