Domestic abuse campaign aims to help people isolating with their abuser 5th May 2020 A domestic abuse campaign has been launched in Hull to encourage people to seek help. The campaign, led by the Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership (Hull DAP), is aimed at people isolated in their own homes with their abuser, which may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Those who are […] Read more Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull DAPHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipYou Are Not Alone
Three more people caught dumping waste at fly-tipping hotspot 5th May 2020 Three more people have been caught fly-tipping in Alaska Street in Hull. It comes after three others were caught dumping waste in the same spot. A man was caught fly-tipping a broken bike on Wednesday 8 April at 10.22pm. Anyone with information to help identify this person should call 01482 300300 or email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk […] Read more Environment News Waste Alaska StreetCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Hull families could be missing out on food vouchers 4th May 2020 Families in Hull have been urged to check whether they qualify for vouchers to help fund healthy essentials. The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child aged under one and £12.40 per child aged from one to four, which can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy StartNHS
Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus 4th May 2020 The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned. One of Yorkshire’s most famous attractions, The Deep is operating with a hugely reduced team of experts – but its animals still require the highest standard of care. And […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News The Deep
REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony 1st May 2020 An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerREYTA 2020VHEYVisit England
Coronavirus: Short-term taxi licences launched in Hull 1st May 2020 Taxi drivers can apply online for a free four-month licence to help them keep their businesses running. The short-term licences have been introduced to prevent drivers having to undergo a full renewal application – which involves a fee and a visit to the council’s licensing offices. The change, agreed by members of Hull City Council’s […] Read more News licensing
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen next week 1st May 2020 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres are to reopen next week for essential trips only. The centres located in Burma Drive, Amsterdam Road (Sutton Fields) and Wiltshire Road will open on Monday 4 May for residents who are unable to keep any excess waste at home. The sites will be open from 10am to […] Read more Environment News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19household waste and recycling centreSocial distancingSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
A63 bridge to be named after Hull’s first female GP 30th April 2020 Hull’s new A63 bridge will be named after the city’s first female GP after 55,000 votes were cast. The footbridge will be named after trailblazer Dr Mary Murdoch, who was House Surgeon at the Victoria Hospital for Sick Children in Park Street and founder of the Hull Women’s Suffrage Society. Students from the Newland School […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets A63A63 footbridgeDr Mary MurdochHull MinsterHumber LEPJulia LeeLillian BiloccaNational HighwaysThomas RansomWilliam Wilberforce
Clap for carers safely, public urged 30th April 2020 Health bosses have urged those observing the weekly Clap For Our Carers to maintain social distancing. People in Hull have embraced the gesture, which happens nationally every Thursday at 8pm. Clapping, car horns, drums, trumpets and saucepans have all been co-opted to raise a din and demonstrate appreciation for the frontline workers continuing to deliver […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Clap for our CarersJulia WeldonNHS
£3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing 29th April 2020 Pearson Park’s National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project is to restart. The £3.8million scheme is nearing completion and has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets brought back to life. Following Government guidelines for construction sites, contractors are practising safe social distancing. They have reduced the number of staff working on […] Read more News Councillor John FarehamParksPearson Park
Street cleaning staff in Hull step up to make 75,000 PPE deliveries 28th April 2020 Hull City Council’s street cleansing and grounds staff have delivered 75,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers in care homes and vulnerable households. A team of 10 has stepped up to the mark and have made 150 repeat visits with vital PPE equipment to care homes across the city and to 50 […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News Waste care homesCOVID-19PPEstreetscene
5 tips to manage your finances through coronavirus 28th April 2020 The region’s leading credit union has offered five tips to help people manage their finances through the coronavirus pandemic. HEY Credit Union has closed its branches across the Humber region, including one in Brook Street, Hull, to help stop the spread of the virus. The not-for-profit savings and loans organisation, which has 15,000 members and […] Read more Coronavirus News HEY Credit Union
