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
Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull 12th November 2020 All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended. The scheme launched in September, with the council investing £88,500 for the scheme to be rolled out to two year olds who received early education entitlement. Around 1000 families took up the […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council 12th November 2020 Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council. Payments will be made to eligible businesses from Monday 16 November. Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, can receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Businesses need […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Assisted Restriction GrantCouncillor Daren HaleLocal Restrictions Support GrantLockdown business support
Hull’s rising covid rates: act now, urges health lead 9th November 2020 An urgent plea has been issued by Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, as Coronavirus rates and hospital admissions rocket. The official Public Health England (PHE) seven-day rate for the city (October 29 to November 4) has reached 630.9 per 100,000, with 315 new cases yesterday. The figure is now double that of England […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Coronavirushull covid rateHull lockdownlockdownnhs capacityratesrestrictions
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week 8th November 2020 A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home. The mobile testing unit moves around the region offering testing strictly by appointment only. It is important that through lockdown people continue to get tested for coronavirus if […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull mobile testing unit
November is Make Your Mark month 6th November 2020 Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to introduce or change. The issues that are voted for will be debated by Members of Youth Parliament. They will campaign to influence the UK Parliament and their […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Peter ClarkMake Your MarkUK Youth Parliament
Children’s Centres continue to support families in Hull 6th November 2020 Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families. Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an appointment to visit the centres, and if assessed as safe in the family’s home. All buildings have a risk assessment in place, and anyone coming […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News birth registrationChildren's centresCouncillor Peter ClarkFareShareLookLook Say Sing Playmidwifery clinicsSolihull online parenting guidesUs Mums
Remembrance Day parade cancelled for 2020 6th November 2020 The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled. The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 lockdown, however Hull City Council is working with the Royal British Legion to ensure that the millions who lost their lives in the First World […] Read more Cancellations Leisure & Culture News cancellationCLLR DAVE CRAKERCOVID-19eventRemembrance Sunday
Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown 5th November 2020 Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown. Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG). Businesses need to have a rateable value and be registered for business rates to receive the grant. These […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantBusiness support HullCouncillor Daren Halecovid-19 supportLocal Restrictions Support Grant
Council leader’s message as new restrictions introduced: we’re here for you 5th November 2020 As tighter restrictions come into place across England this Thursday, Cllr Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council has outlined the support available for those in need and said it is critical every person does what is asked of them. Cllr Brady offered his assurance the council would do everything it could to help people […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronaviruscovidHull lockdownlocal lockdownlockdownnational restrictionsrestrictions
