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
Hull experiences cycling renaissance as residents opt for greener travel 12th May 2020 Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city. Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of their daily exercise routine or to get to and from work as the lockdown eases. In February 2020, Hull City Council developed a 10-year cycling […] Read more Environment News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingLCWIPStoneferry Corridor
How Hull businesses are helping to protect key workers 12th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are pulling together to protect key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The city’s companies are donating equipment and vital funds to support frontline staff. Hull City Council put a call out for donations of protective equipment (PPE) to be distributed among workers in areas such as adult social care. The local authority […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration PPE
Emergency food safety powers used to close three Hull takeaways 12th May 2020 Emergency powers have been used to close three Hull food businesses because of serious concerns about food safety. Environmental Health officers from Hull City Council used Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notices (HEPN) after inspections revealed a series of problems at Kurdistan Restaurant at 181-183 Spring Bank, Kurdistan Grill House at 214 Spring Bank and Raj Spice […] Read more News Public Health Environmental Health
