Children in Hull to receive laptops to support learning 22nd June 2020 Children in Hull will be given laptops to support their learning. About 1,200 laptops are to be distributed by the city’s schools to disadvantaged children who do not have access to electronic devices. Children who are in care or those who have a social worker will be prioritised, but schools will also give laptops to […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Schools and Learning Partnership
97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding delivered in Hull 19th June 2020 More than 97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding has been delivered to eligible businesses by Hull City Council. The local authority has distributed grants to 4,022 of 4,133 eligible businesses hit by the effects of the pandemic. More than £45 million has been handed out since applications began in April. The Small Business Grant […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant FundSmall Business Grant Fund
Retail returns to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen doors to customers 19th June 2020 Retail has returned to Hull’s Fruit Market as traders reopen their doors to shoppers. Independent businesses in Humber Street have reopened with safety measures in place, including hand sanitiser stations, contactless payments, two-metre socially distanced floor markings, one-way systems and limits on shoppers allowed inside at any one time. While several Fruit Market businesses had […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Fruit MarketHumber StreetWykeland Beal
More than 4,000 pupils now attending Hull primary schools each day 19th June 2020 The number of primary pupils attending schools in Hull continues to increase as secondary schools phase a wider opening to pupils. The number of vulnerable children attending primary schools has risen fourfold since March, increasing from 167 attending at least once a week in March to 757 in June. Pupils attending nursery, reception, year one […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Hull Schools and Learning Partnership
Take this weekly survey on lockdown effects and win £500 17th June 2020 People in Hull are being urged to take part in series of short surveys into how they have been affected by the coronavirus lockdown. Those who take the weekly tracker surveys could win £500 in high street shopping vouchers. The surveys, titled Helping Hull Bounce Back, are part of Hull City Council’s People’s Panel project. […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HalePeople’s PanelSurveys
Young entrepreneur sets up Pawfect business thanks to support from Hull City Council 12th June 2020 A young entrepreneur has proven the coronavirus pandemic is no barrier to ambition thanks to help from Hull City Council. After struggling to find a job, Kara Savage accessed help to set up a new dog-walking venture called Kara’s Pawfect Adventures. It comes after the local authority invested £20,000 to support youth enterprise in a commitment to […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Hull City CouncilJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for CareersPawfect Adventures
Hull city centre shopping centres: June 15 opening times and safety measures 10th June 2020 Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers. High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed to reopen on Monday 15 June as part of the Government’s three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures. Find opening times and safety measures at locations […] Read more Coronavirus Paragon ArcadePrinces QuayProspect CentreSt Stephen’s Shopping CentreTrinity Market
Businesses in Hull working together toward safe reopening on June 15 10th June 2020 Hull city centre businesses and organisations are working together to create safe spaces for visitors and customers. High street shops, department stores and shopping centres are set to be allowed to reopen on Monday 15 June as part of the Government’s three-stage plan to ease lockdown measures. In anticipation of this, and also to support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Councillor Daren HaleHull BIDHull city centreKathryn ShillitoWorking Safely
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid 9th June 2020 Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […] Read more Environment News Public Health Transport & Streets Active HullAnlaby RoadBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown WayHolderness RoadHull Paragon InterchangeSpring Bank
Children in Hull estate growing vegetables to combat coronavirus boredom 9th June 2020 A Hull residents’ group is digging deep to keep children engaged, exercising and learning during the coronavirus lockdown. Working alongside Hull City Council’s tenant participation team, Charterhouse Community Tenants’ and Residents’ Association (CCTRA) members have been helping children to understand the benefits of healthy eating by teaching them to grow their own salad and vegetables. […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News CCTRANeighbourhoods and housing
East Park named best free day out in East Yorkshire at Mumbler awards 8th June 2020 East Park has been named the best local free day out in the Hull and East Riding Mumbler awards. The park in Holderness Road pipped the Streetlife Museum into second place in the parenting community group’s first Family Awards, celebrating the best things to do for families in East Yorkshire. Voting took place in January […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture Museums News East ParkParksStreetlife Museum
How dog-walkers are helping people stay safe in Hull 8th June 2020 Dog-owners in self-isolation are being helped to stay safe and keep their pets happy during the coronavirus pandemic. A series of community hubs has been set up by Hull City Council alongside the voluntary sector to offer advice and help to residents who may not have other support. The hubs have provided help to pick […] Read more Coronavirus News City of Culture volunteersHull City Council
