Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus 9th April 2020 Businesses in the Hull and Humber region are being urged to take advantage of online support to help them deal with the impact of Covid-19. A series of webinars organised by the Humber Business Growth Hub will offer guidance on subjects including Government grant support, how to mitigate disruption during the outbreak and market insight […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Coronavirus: Wilson Centre closed to customers 8th April 2020 The Wilson Centre has closed to the public to meet Government guidelines on coronavirus. Customers should instead visit www.hullcc.gov.uk, email info@hullcc.gov.uk or call 01482 300300. Those looking for help with issues relating to coronavirus should call 01482 300307. Anyone concerned about homelessness should call the Housing Options Team on 01482 612040 during office hours, or […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus News Wilson Centre
Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK 8th April 2020 New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK. The university is leading a collaboration to produce face shields to support the NHS and other healthcare organisations in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The designs – which take just minutes to make – […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News University of Hull
Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road 7th April 2020 Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadEmergency servicesNHSSafer Roads HumberSpeeding
Stories for children delivered directly into homes in Hull 7th April 2020 Stories are being posted online to help keep children entertained and their imaginations active. The partnership between Hull Libraries, Hull Schools’ Library Service and Groundwork is delivering children’s literature directly into people’s homes. Hull Story Time will see familiar faces from the world of children’s literature, and perhaps beyond, reading aloud stories. On Friday author […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News Bad KnightCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonGood KnightHull LibrariesHull Story TimeTom Knight
£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus 7th April 2020 More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday. The local authority is distributing £58m in grant funding on behalf of the Government, with more than 4,000 businesses in the city expected to be eligible. The online form allowing […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
Pop sensation L Devine reschedules Hull performance 6th April 2020 L Devine, one of the country’s most exciting pop talents, has rescheduled the Hull leg of her European tour that was due to take place at Hull Central Library this summer. The tour has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. She will now perform in the city on Sunday 15 November. Original […] Read more Leisure & Culture News
Coronavirus: Early years childcare advice for key workers 6th April 2020 Hull City Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is providing advice to key workers and families with vulnerable children about childcare options in Hull. The service is in daily contact with all 164 local Ofsted registered childcare providers including nurseries, pre-schools and childminders, to ensure access to childcare for children of key workers and for vulnerable […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News childcare fundingCoronavirusFamily Information Service
New mortuary to be built in Hull in response to Covid-19 6th April 2020 A new temporary mortuary is to be provided in Hull in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The facility will be sited at Plot 44C Stockholm Road, the former McBride’s site and provides a capacity that can be adapted to deal with any rise in fatalities across the Humber region caused by coronavirus. The mortuary […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Humber LRFMcBride
Take to the stage with Middle Child DIY panto kit 3rd April 2020 The Middle Child panto has become a staple of the Christmas calendar in Hull. And now theatre fans can join the cast and recreate the laughs, cheers and hisses in the comfort of their own homes thanks to the Middle Child DIY panto kit. The Middle Child alternative rock’n’roll panto promises to be loud, silly […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Middle ChildPantoPantomimeThe Little Mermaid
Young people in Hull urged to apply for apprenticeships on major A63 project 3rd April 2020 Young people are being urged to apply for skilled apprentice positions on upcoming major A63 Castle Street project in Hull. Apprentices are being sought in positions across civil engineering, surveying and digital professions for the Highways England scheme, which is expected to run for five years. And Hull City Council and contractor Balfour Beatty are […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63Balfour BeattyCastle StreetHull City CouncilNational Highways
Coronavirus: Schools in Hull to remain open across Easter 3rd April 2020 Schools across Hull will remain open for children who need to attend across Easter during the coronavirus outbreak. Schools will remain open to children of key workers and for vulnerable children across the two weeks, including the bank holidays, during which schools would normally be closed. Schools will not open on Saturdays and Sundays. Hull […] Read more Children and families Closures Coronavirus News EasterFree school mealsHow are you feeling?Learning Partnershipschools
