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 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull BID
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 […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness supportCouncillor Daren Hale
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 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkDolly Parton Imagination Library
Families with children under age four can apply for Healthy Start vouchers 27th November 2020 Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive Healthy Start vouchers. The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of one, and £12.40 per child aged between one and four years. The vouchers can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Healthy Start
Warning as Tier 3 to replace national restrictions 26th November 2020 It has been confirmed that Hull will enter tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions, the highest level, when current national measures end on Wednesday December 2. Whilst the situation is improving, with the infection rate dropping from a peak of 785 cases per 100,000 of the population on November 16, when it was the highest in […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyCOVID-19Hull Tier 3tier system
White Ribbon Day calls for people to never commit violence against women 25th November 2020 Today is international White Ribbon Day – a day where every year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women and girls. In Hull, agencies across the city will be actively participating and speaking out, including youth services, schools, youth parliament and the voluntary sector, who are recruiting White […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News #hullyoungpeoplesaynoHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipStrength to ChangeWhite Ribbon DayWhite Ribbon pledge
City leaders issue joint statement following Covid-19 emergency talks with Government 20th November 2020 Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime Minister from Hull’s MPs and the Leader of Hull City Council, requesting more national assistance and support for Hull reflecting the city’s Covid-19 emergency. In a joint statement following the […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyDiana Johnson MPEmma Hardy MPHull covid-19Karl Turner MP
Council leader writes to every resident as city faces ‘health emergency’ 20th November 2020 Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city. The correspondence comes on the back of confirmation last week that Hull had recorded the highest infection rate in the country. With questions remaining as to whether families can spend Christmas together, Councillor […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health CoronavirusCouncillor Stephen Brady
Hull City Council announces further support for businesses impacted by lockdown restrictions 17th November 2020 Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support. One-off business grants of up to £3,000 will be available through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG). This scheme complements the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) which was launched last week for those […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness support HullCouncillor Daren Hale
City Learning Partnership stance on flexibility for schools 16th November 2020 The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city. Within the letter, Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, asks the Prime Minister to urgently grant greater freedom and flexibility to put specific and meaningful restrictions in place locally […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Learning Partnership
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
We are in crisis: grave warning as Hull amongst country’s highest Coronavirus rates 12th November 2020 With one of the highest Coronavirus rates in the country, hospital admissions hit their highest level at any point throughout the pandemic, and the expectation that the peak is still to come, Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has said everyone must act before it is too late. “If we do not act now; […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health coronavirus ratescovidhull covid highestJulia Weldon
