Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus 21st May 2020 Two business grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are helping businesses in Hull to thrive despite coronavirus measures. The #GrowMySME schemes can help cover the cost of working with experts to help companies grow and become more resilient. Its Finance for Growth scheme had seen 49 applications approved – with 20 more applications likely […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthGrow my SMEICT for Growth
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support 20th May 2020 Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is to help small businesses and charities not eligible for the Small Business Grants Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund. An […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Extra funding to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in Hull 20th May 2020 A Hull homelessness charity has funded extra staff to reduce rough sleeping and homelessness in the city during the coronavirus pandemic. The support from Hull Harp will help outreach programme Emmaus Hull to support those in temporary accommodation in the city. It will fund a six-month outreach post, an extra team member to assist those […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EmmaushomelessnessHull Harprough sleeping
Freedom Festival in Hull goes online in 2020 19th May 2020 Freedom Festival Arts Trust has announced that the city’s annual Freedom Festival will not take place outdoors in September as planned, but will instead go online. This year’s festival will include a wide-ranging broadcast and online programme that can be enjoyed at home. Mikey Martins, artistic director and joint chief executive of Freedom Festival Arts […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom FestivalFreedom Festival Arts TrustMikey Martins
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces 18th May 2020 New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces. The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would see the gradual easing of lockdown measures over the coming months. In response to this, Hull City Council has rolled out messaging that will encourage […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren Hale
Trinity Market to open five days a week under extra safety measures 15th May 2020 Trinity Market will be open from 9am to 3pm from Monday to Friday from next week following the Government’s latest changes to coronavirus measures. Trinity Market has remained partially open during the measures to support businesses still able to operate in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. From next week, more traders will choose […] Read more Business Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Trinity Market
Share your acts of kindness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 15th May 2020 People in Hull are being urged to share stories about acts of kindness with the city. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week starting on Monday 18 May, people are being offered the chance to learn how to help someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. The #Talksuicide campaign has been created by the Humber, Coast and Vale Health […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonMental Health Awareness Weektalksuicide
Hull History Centre to archive memories from families in self-isolation 15th May 2020 Residents are being asked to submit their memories and pictures of time spent in self-isolation for an archive being created by Hull History Centre. The initiative, in partnership with Heritage Learning, has been inspired by a Second World War project that recorded Hull children’s experiences of the Blitz. In 1941, Hull school children aged 10 […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Councillor Marjorie BrabazonHeritage LearningHull Culture and LeisureHull History CentreLockdown archive
Hull City Council invests £20,000 in young enterprise in the city 14th May 2020 Hull City Council has committed to investing £20,000 to support the next generation of business leaders in the city. The funding for young enterprise will be managed by the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership through the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank. It follows the local authority distributing a significant amount of grant support […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration John Cracknell Youth Enterprise BankMaking Changes for Careersyoung enterprise
Keep your drinking under control during coronavirus 13th May 2020 Health experts have urged people in Hull not to let drinking become a daily activity as Government restrictions relating to the coronavirus pandemic continue. Drinking alcohol in excess can suppress the immune system, lower mood and increase the risk of a range of health problems. With pubs and bars closed for the foreseeable future, national […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Alcohol abuseDays Off appDrugs and alcoholPublic Health England
Thousands of litres of water to be flushed through Hull city centre 13th May 2020 Almost 7,000 litres of water will be flushed through Hull city centre as part of a programme to cleanse its streets. Disinfectant will also be sprayed on shop fronts and street furniture in Queen Victoria Square and Jameson Street. The cleaning trial will also take part in Elmbridge Parade shop fronts in Annandale Road, east […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19Disinfectant
