Campaign launches to help safeguard Hull’s most vulnerable children 12th May 2020 A campaign has been launched by Hull City Council to encourage residents to share concerns about potentially vulnerable children and young people in their community. The campaign, which is supported by the NSPCC, is called “Worried about a child in your neighbourhood?”. It will raise awareness of how residents can play their part and highlight […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Peter ClarkNSPCC
Submit your Hull Fair memories for this online exhibition 11th May 2020 An appeal for memories of Hull Fair is being made ahead of the launch of an online exhibition. Residents are being asked to contribute with photographs, stories and artwork from memorable visits to this highlight of Hull’s calendar. Hull Museums has commissioned Hull writer Russ Litten and filmmakers Nova Studios to make a video about […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Hull FairHull Museums
Gardening competition in Hull to go ahead under new rules 11th May 2020 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants are readying their gardens for the local authority’s annual garden competition. The competition for council tenants has been tweaked to abide by social distancing rules while judging. And with Covid-19 restricting many to homes and gardens, a bumper entry is expected. This year, entrants will be invited to post pictures of […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News GardeningTenant Participation Team
Tips for families to help with good family relationships 11th May 2020 Relationship Matters is a new partnership between Hull City Council and 14 other local authorities across Yorkshire and the Humber which are getting together to support families. A new website is being launched to offer families information, tips and advice during the coronavirus pandemic. The Relationship Matters website provides tips, information and help to stay […] Read more Children and families News Relationship Matters
Survey asks how coronavirus has hit Hull businesses 7th May 2020 Hull businesses are being invited to tell Hull City Council what help they need to recover from the economic impact of coronavirus. A survey is now live to ask business-owners how they have been affected, whether businesses have remained open and if staff have been furloughed. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren Hale
Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector honoured with sparkling virtual awards ceremony 6th May 2020 The annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) were held tonight and although the ceremony took a different format to previous years, it still honoured some of the region’s best and brightest businesses and organisations. Winners were announced across 15 categories celebrating a variety of businesses from the region’s tourism sector. Pride in Hull took […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020Visit HullVisit Hull and East Yorkshire
How planning applications are being heard in Hull during coronavirus pandemic 6th May 2020 New measures have been introduced to ensure planning applications can still be heard in Hull during the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council has introduced changes to allow applications to be considered by the local authority’s Planning Committee as steps are taken to help stop the spread of Covid-19. It means the public will still be […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Planning Regeneration Alex CoddPlanning meetings
Young people in Hull invited to share stories during isolation 6th May 2020 Young people in Hull are being urged to share their stories to help others during isolation. A website co-produced by young people to provide support and advice on emotional health and wellbeing now has a dedicated coronavirus section for young people and families seeking help. The How Are You Feeling? site, managed by HeadStart Hull, […] Read more Children and families News HeadStart HullHow are you feeling?
Bulky item collection from Hull households to start next week 6th May 2020 Hull City Council will begin to collect from next week. Residents will be able to book for this collection service on the council’s website from today (Wednesday 6 May). Appointments will be available from Tuesday 12 May. The move comes after the household waste and recycling centres reopened on Monday. Doug Sharp, head of waste […] Read more Environment News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centres
