Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan 21st May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries. The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week following consultation with residents and library staff. The vision for Hull’s libraries in 2030 illustrates the central role […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHull Central LibraryHull Culture and LeisureHull LibrariesLibraries strategy
Free poetry book to give Hull a headstart on suicide prevention 21st May 2020 A free book of personal poetry has been written to commemorate the two-year anniversary of a project to shine a light on mental health issues experienced by young people. Two years ago, HeadStart Hull volunteers – with help from Hull poet and BBC Audio Award Winner Vicky Foster – wrote a collection of poetry as […] Read more Children and families News BBCHeadStart HullHow are you feeling?You Are Not Alone
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Bulky item collections double as Hull residents shield from coronavirus 20th May 2020 Hull residents are being told how they can book bulky item collections after Hull City Council doubled capacity for the service. The temporary increase has been introduced to help those shielding at home during the coronavirus pandemic. It will also relieve pressure on the city’s household waste and recycling centres. Residents can book this service […] Read more Customer Services News Waste bulky collectionsBurma DriveCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks 20th May 2020 A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun. Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last week, in a bid to encourage more cyclists to use the designated cycle routes. The cleaning of the city’s cycle tracks including Stepney Lane, Wiltshire […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Cycling
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support 20th May 2020 Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is to help small businesses and charities not eligible for the Small Business Grants Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund. An […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in Hull 20th May 2020 A Hull homelessness charity has funded extra staff to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in the city during the coronavirus pandemic. The support from Hull Harp will help outreach programme Emmaus Hull to support those in temporary accommodation in the city. It will fund a six-month outreach post, an extra team member to assist those […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EmmaushomelessnessHull Harprough sleeping
Hull Maritime project appealing to businesses before moving thousands of objects 20th May 2020 The Hull Maritime project is encouraging businesses to help inform a procurement exercise to remove, store and return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects. This information from businesses will help to inform the procurement approach when it is expected to go live next month. The maritime collection ranges from small fragile objects, […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
Hull City Council agrees £800,000 grant for Albion Square development 19th May 2020 Hull City Council has agreed to enter into a funding grant with Homes England for Local Authority Accelerated Construction funding that will be used to support the creation of residential units on the Albion Square development. The £800,000 grant will contribute towards development costs at Albion Square, which includes demolition, asbestos removal and site investigation […] Read more Housing News Regeneration Albion SquareHousing
Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020 19th May 2020 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online. This year’s festival will include a wide-ranging broadcast and online programme that can be enjoyed at home. Mikey Martins, artistic director and joint chief executive of Freedom Festival Arts […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustMikey Martins
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces 18th May 2020 New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces. The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would see the gradual easing of lockdown measures over the coming months. In response to this, Hull City Council has rolled out messaging that will encourage […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren Hale
Trinity Market to open five days a week under extra safety measures 15th May 2020 Trinity Market will be open from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday from next week following the Government’s latest changes to coronavirus measures. Trinity Market has remained partially open during the measures to support businesses still able to operate in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. From next week, more traders will choose […] Read more Business Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Trinity Market
