Coronavirus

View article Message of hope for Hull as lockdown returns

Message of hope for Hull as lockdown returns

5th January 2021

Following yesterday’s government announcement, the country has returned to a full lockdown, including the closure of all schools and colleges, except for the children of key workers or vulnerable children. Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) have been advised that they will once again be asked to shield and all non-essential retail must close. […]

View article How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement

How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement

5th January 2021

Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The majority of pupils in the city will now move to remote learning. Schools will be in touch with their families to provide home […]

View article Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions

Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions

30th December 2020

Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions. Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “Currently, we remain in Tier 3 and the priority for all of us must be […]

View article Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions

Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions

23rd December 2020

Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions. Tim Fielding, Deputy Director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said: “Currently, we remain in Tier 3 and the priority for all of us must […]

View article Hull City Council to distribute £3,000 grants to businesses in hospitality sector

Hull City Council to distribute £3,000 grants to businesses in hospitality sector

17th December 2020

Hull City Council is to distribute thousands of pounds in extra grant provision for pubs, cafes and restaurants after it was announced the city will remain under Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions. The support will see grants of £3,000 made available for hospitality venues required to close under the Government measures. Councillor Daren Hale, Deputy Leader […]

View article Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3

Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3

17th December 2020

It has been confirmed following a Government review that Hull will remain in Tier 3, the highest level of Coronavirus restrictions. Strict rules over household mixing remain in place and pubs and restaurants must stay closed for all but takeaway orders. In-line with national guidance, rules will still be relaxed over the Christmas period, allowing […]

View article Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe

Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe

16th December 2020

2020 has been tough, really tough. The pandemic has reached every corner of the globe with countries, cities and communities having to respond, almost daily, to new challenges and threats posed by coronavirus. The story in Hull has been no different. In July, the city was the first in the UK to introduce street marshals […]

View article Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools

Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools

15th December 2020

Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils. Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of Christmas. Across the city, schools have been holding socially distanced Carol services on school playgrounds, nativities performed and videoed for parents, Christmas parties within their […]

View article Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas

Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas

14th December 2020

Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays. Parents of children who receive free school meals in Hull’s schools will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice. Vouchers for their […]

View article Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year

Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year

11th December 2020

Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […]

View article Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund

Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund

3rd December 2020

The first payments are now being made under a new fund designed to help Hull businesses through coronavirus. More than 350 applications have already been received for the Additional Restrictions Grant, set up to provide support to businesses hit by the pandemic. This scheme can provide grants to businesses required to close which do not […]

View article Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?

Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?

1st December 2020

As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme launched in September, and provides a free book each month to two year olds in Hull. It is hoped that through donations […]