Hull City Council’s financial position has improved according to latest report 17th June 2021 Robust financial management has meant that Hull City Council’s financial position has improved for the current year. The Council’s Cabinet is set to review the latest financial position at its meeting on Monday 28 June. The 2020/21 Provisional Financial Outturn report outlines that despite budget pressures in Adults and Children’s Services, the position has been […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News CabinetCouncillor Phil WebsterProvisional Financial Outturn report
Hundreds of bottles of fake wine seized 16th June 2021 Fake wine which closely mimicked a well-known brand has been seized from 20 shops in Hull. More than 300 counterfeit bottles of a popular brand with a retail value of around £2,500 were found in a series of visits by Hull City Council’s Trading Standards Team The shops selling the illicit bottles have received warning […] Read more Business News Public Health counterfeitfake wineraidTrading Standardswine
Leader’s message to Hull: work together to ensure restrictions ease 15th June 2021 Cllr Daren Hale, Leader of Hull City Council and Chair of the city’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Engagement Board, has said the government’s decision to delay lifting remaining restrictions for up to four weeks is a message to everyone to continue to take the virus seriously. Cllr Hale said practising virus control measures, using regular […] Read more Business News Public Health
Teachers thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond during the pandemic 11th June 2021 Two teachers from Hull secondary school, The Marvell College, have been thanked by the Prime Minister for going above and beyond in their work during the pandemic. Paul Martin, Assistant Headteacher and Dean Reacher, teacher of PE and Head of Year 11, were nominated by Headteacher Jake Capper for their work in ensuring pupils received […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayThe Marvell College
‘The responsibility to keep our shops, bars and restaurants safe and open is on all of us – not just businesses’ 10th June 2021 ‘We all need to play our part’, that’s the message from Hull City Council as restrictions are lifted and more people visit the city’s shops, bars and restaurants. As the country continues on the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, more people have been enjoying the return to normality. Shops have reopened, bars and restaurants are […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Daren HalePublic Protection Hull
What do you think about vaccine take-up and hesitancy in Hull? 9th June 2021 People in Hull are being asked to give their opinions on vaccines, vaccine hesitancy and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Residents are also being asked what they think about going on holiday and gaming in latest survey from Hull City Council’s People’s Panel Vox Pop Series, which is now live. The People’s Panel Vox Pop […] Read more Coronavirus News People’s Panel
COVID spot checks on businesses in Hull continue as lockdown measures ease 25th May 2021 As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Hull City Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so it is […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID spot checksHealth and Safety ExecutiveHSE
Coronavirus testing is coming to you 25th May 2021 From today, (Tuesday May 25), getting a no-symptom Coronavirus test in Hull is as quick and easy as popping to the shops. Testing in the city is going mobile this week, with a van and pop-up unit letting people test as they go about their daily routine. People can choose to have their test done […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Vaccines, virus control and variants: video advice from Hull’s head of public health 19th May 2021 In a video message, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, has said while this is an ‘exciting time’, as restrictions ease, we are not yet ‘out of the woods’. Julia Weldon urged everyone in the city to continue to follow all remaining restrictions and to get the vaccine when offered it. Speaking in the […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
As restrictions change we must all remember the basics – Hull’s Public Health lead 17th May 2021 Today, as Coronavirus restrictions ease further, the city’s Public Health lead has said the basics of virus prevention must not be forgotten. Key changes today include: The return of indoor hospitality – two households or groups of six can meet inside pubs, restaurants and other venues Overnight stays are allowed Indoor attractions and entertainment including […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronaviruslockdownMay 17restriction changeroadmap
Maritime outreach activities for people with Dementia 7th May 2021 Local people who have dementia and their families are to be offered a new maritime themed activity pack. The Hull Maritime project, funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will share the new activity packs with the city’s Extra Care facilities, and partner organisations working with older people and their family […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health Regeneration DementiaHull Maritime
Authorities working together to make sure businesses in Hull are COVID-secure 30th April 2021 Hull City Council has been working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local public health authorities to contact businesses in Hull and check they have adequate COVID-secure measures in place. The authorities are just starting a second stage of these checks, visiting premises that have been under lockdown until recently. During the checks, […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health covid responseCOVID-secureHealth and Safety ExecutivePublic Protection
