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View article Coronavirus: Public transport services change to support key workers

Coronavirus: Public transport services change to support key workers

20th March 2020

Public transport companies including TransPennine Express, Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire bus services are introducing temporary changes to their timetables from Monday 23 March. The move follows new government advice around social contact and non-essential travel to help combat the coronavirus. A reduced timetable will operate across the region until further notice. TransPennine Express […]

View article Urgent treatment centres in Hull change opening times

Urgent treatment centres in Hull change opening times

20th March 2020

Urgent treatment centres in Hull have changed their opening times. Centres in the city – as well as those in Goole, Beverley and Bridlington – will be open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. The City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP) which runs the centres, are redeploying staff during the coronavirus crisis to […]

View article Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

Coronavirus: These council-owned leisure facilities are to close from today

20th March 2020

Some Hull City Council-owned leisure facilities – including all leisure centres, museums and the Ferens Art Gallery – will close to the public today. The Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd (HCAL) board met yesterday in light of the growing national crisis relating to Covid-19. HCAL said in a statement: “Mindful of Government statements, the public advice […]

View article Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance

Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance

19th March 2020

Schools across the country will restrict attendance from Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has announced that schools will remain closed until further notice, except to the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Key workers include health and social care staff, education and childcare staff, those essential to key public services […]

View article 5 ways to stay connected during isolation from coronavirus

5 ways to stay connected during isolation from coronavirus

19th March 2020

Schools have closed and home working is advised as the country deals with the coronavirus outbreak. It can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected. But lots of great resources can help people to feel more connected to the outside world. Here are 5 things to do to help during isolation and school closures. 1. BBC […]

View article Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader

Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader

19th March 2020

Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has reassured residents that plans are in place to respond to the challenges of coronavirus during “unprecedented times”. Cllr Brady stressed during a Full Council meeting in this morning the importance of following Government advice to protect against the outbreak. He said: “We are clearly living in unprecedented times […]

View article Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council

Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council

19th March 2020

A coronavirus 10 point plan has been announced by Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady. The Covid 19 Response 10 Point Plan was revealed during a meeting of Full Council at the Guildhall today. It includes targeting support for the most vulnerable, supporting residents and offering help to businesses. Cllr Brady told the meeting in […]

View article £350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

£350,000 awarded for Hull Maritime Museum major refurb

18th March 2020

A charity dedicated to supporting the city’s major maritime project has been awarded £350,000 towards the refurbishment of the Hull Maritime Museum. Hull Maritime Foundation has been awarded the grant thanks to support from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The funding will support the complete refurbishment of the museum, which is a significant element of the city […]

View article Coronavirus: How to protect yourself and your community

Coronavirus: How to protect yourself and your community

18th March 2020

Guidance comes from Dr James Crick, a GP and consultant in public health medicine, who is associate medical director for NHS Hull CCG and Hull City Council.

View article Coronavirus: Business support team set up by Hull City Council

Coronavirus: Business support team set up by Hull City Council

18th March 2020

Hull City Council has established a business support team to advise on business rate relief, Government grants and business loans. It comes in response to the announcements by Government yesterday regarding the importance of supporting business through the Covid-19 crisis. Details are still to emerge from Government on exactly how these loans will be accessed. […]

View article Coronavirus update: Hull Street Race postponed by Greenpower

Coronavirus update: Hull Street Race postponed by Greenpower

18th March 2020

The Hull Street Race has been postponed in line with Government advice on tackling the outbreak of coronavirus. The Greenpower Education Trust, the charity which organises the electric racing event, said in a statement that entrants were being contacted. The event was expected to bring thousands of people to Hull city centre on Sunday 3 […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close

17th March 2020

Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement. “In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both […]