Public Health

View article ‘Filthy’ Hull takeaway fined more than £25,000 after flies found on food

‘Filthy’ Hull takeaway fined more than £25,000 after flies found on food

8th January 2021

Fines of more than £25,000 have been imposed on the company behind a Hull takeaway guilty of a series of food hygiene offences. Moon River, Holderness Road, was shut down using a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice (HEPN) on March 29 last year after an inspection by officers form Hull City Council’s Food Safety Team found […]

View article Hull businesses can now apply for up to £9,000 Covid grants

Hull businesses can now apply for up to £9,000 Covid grants

7th January 2021

Hull businesses required to close in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are being urged to apply for a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help see them through the latest Covid-19 measures. But Hull City Council is stressing that only businesses in these sectors which have not yet applied for any Covid-related support […]

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 East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light

16th December 2020

Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app. Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of the park to produce virtual games and activities for the whole family to enjoy, a perfect way to be active this Christmas. Funded by Hull […]

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 […]