Gardening competition in Hull to go ahead under new rules 11th May 2020 Green-fingered Hull City Council tenants are readying their gardens for the local authority’s annual garden competition. The competition for council tenants has been tweaked to abide by social distancing rules while judging. And with Covid-19 restricting many to homes and gardens, a bumper entry is expected. This year, entrants will be invited to post pictures of […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News GardeningTenant Participation Team
Survey asks how coronavirus has hit Hull businesses 7th May 2020 Hull businesses are being invited to tell Hull City Council what help they need to recover from the economic impact of coronavirus. A survey is now live to ask business-owners how they have been affected, whether businesses have remained open and if staff have been furloughed. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren Hale
Hull smokers urged: quit for Coronavirus 7th May 2020 Smokers have been urged to quit to reduce the risk of coronavirus. Smoking harms the immune system and the ability to fight infection and there is emerging evidence to show people who smoke may be at greater risk of severe complications from Covid-19. Hull’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has backed the national #QuitForCovid […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHSQuit for Covid
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
How planning applications are being heard in Hull during coronavirus pandemic 6th May 2020 New measures have been introduced to ensure planning applications can still be heard in Hull during the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council has introduced changes to allow applications to be considered by the local authority’s Planning Committee as steps are taken to help stop the spread of Covid-19. It means the public will still be […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Planning Regeneration Alex CoddPlanning meetings
Domestic abuse campaign aims to help people isolating with their abuser 5th May 2020 A domestic abuse campaign has been launched in Hull to encourage people to seek help. The campaign, led by the Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership (Hull DAP), is aimed at people isolated in their own homes with their abuser, which may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Those who are […] Read more Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull DAPHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipYou Are Not Alone
Hull families could be missing out on food vouchers 4th May 2020 Families in Hull have been urged to check whether they qualify for vouchers to help fund healthy essentials. The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child aged under one and £12.40 per child aged from one to four, which can be used for fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, as well […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Healthy StartNHS
Behind the scenes at The Deep during coronavirus 4th May 2020 The Deep may be closed due to coronavirus measures, but the marine life inhabiting the huge aquarium must still be fed and exhibits must be cleaned. One of Yorkshire’s most famous attractions, The Deep is operating with a hugely reduced team of experts – but its animals still require the highest standard of care. And […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News The Deep
Clap for carers safely, public urged 30th April 2020 Health bosses have urged those observing the weekly Clap For Our Carers to maintain social distancing. People in Hull have embraced the gesture, which happens nationally every Thursday at 8pm. Clapping, car horns, drums, trumpets and saucepans have all been co-opted to raise a din and demonstrate appreciation for the frontline workers continuing to deliver […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Clap for our CarersJulia WeldonNHS
5 tips to manage your finances through coronavirus 28th April 2020 The region’s leading credit union has offered five tips to help people manage their finances through the coronavirus pandemic. HEY Credit Union has closed its branches across the Humber region, including one in Brook Street, Hull, to help stop the spread of the virus. The not-for-profit savings and loans organisation, which has 15,000 members and […] Read more Coronavirus News HEY Credit Union
£1.5m given to support vulnerable adults during coronavirus pandemic 28th April 2020 Hull City Council will allocate an extra £1.5m for adult social care costs resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The move comes after the local authority supported this decision in a Cabinet meeting on Monday. The plans form part of the council’s response on how it is handling the impact of Covid-19 on some of the […] Read more Adult social care Coronavirus News Councillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19
