Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died 27th April 2020 People across Hull will observe a one-minute silence tomorrow to remember healthcare staff and other key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus. Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Matt Jukes, the local authority’s chief executive, are inviting the city’s residents to join the national act of remembrance. The one-minute […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyMatt JukesNHS
Coronavirus: What families should expect from home visits 27th April 2020 As social workers from Hull City Council continue to support families during the coronavirus pandemic, families are being advised of what to expect during essential visits. The advice includes when visitors will wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting homes. Social workers will only wear PPE – in the shape of gloves, aprons, face masks […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Health and Social Care News PPEsafeguardingSocial care
Coronavirus: Hull crematorium grounds reopen to public 27th April 2020 The Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium grounds have resumed their normal opening hours. The grounds were closed to the public at the end of March to meet the Government’s Health Protection Regulations. The requirements saw crematoriums and burial ground closed to the public except for funerals or burials during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull crematorium building including […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers 27th April 2020 Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration. The literature festival, due to take place in June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But starting today, a new free activity will be offered each week until the […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus Education and Learning Leisure & Culture Libraries News What's on Big Malarkey FestivalHull Libraries
How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents 24th April 2020 Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus. At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to catering workers swap their normal jobs to support the city’s response to the pandemic. They include tenancy participation officer Luke Stepniak, who has spoken to […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News Hull Trinity House AcademyNHS
Free online learning courses launched in Hull 24th April 2020 A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education. The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications from home during the coronavirus pandemic. They offer the flexibility to study alongside other commitments within the course time frame and benefit from one-to-one support […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News Hull Training and Adult Education
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing 24th April 2020 Latest footfall figures show that fewer people are visiting the city centre as residents continue to respect restrictions implemented as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The latest figures from Hull BID show that for last week, from Tuesday 13 April, footfall was down 1.8 per cent compared with the previous week. This is in […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull BIDSocial distancing
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers 24th April 2020 NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts. At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to install the markings with the message “Thank you NHS” alongside three coronets, the city’s symbol. Thank you 💙 #NHSheroes #HullTogether pic.twitter.com/KzlbO2NMga — Hull CC News […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Hull Royal InfirmaryNHSNHS heroesNHS road markings
Hull care leaver wins international business award 23rd April 2020 A woman who built a successful Hull company with her partner after meeting in a care home has scooped an international business award. Sarah Fenwick set up Tree Fellas, a Hull tree surgery firm, with Gareth Pennington in 2019. Now she has been named Student of the Year by the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB). […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Care LeaversInternational Association of BookkeepersTree Fellas
Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery 23rd April 2020 More than £38 million in grant funding has been paid to Hull businesses suffering due to coronavirus. Hull City Council has identified 4,341 businesses in the city that are eligible for the grants. So far, 3,446 companies have been paid a combined £38.5 million – which is 79.4 per cent of those eligible businesses. This […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFinanceHull City Council
Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families 23rd April 2020 People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and families in the area. A relay will see 16 members of the team run, walk and cycle individually across different parts of the city and surrounding […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Bundles of JoychildrenEarly help teamyoung people and family services
Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support 23rd April 2020 A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend. The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on where residents can get a range of support during the Covid-19 outbreak. At the end of March, the council launched the Hull Helpline, which can […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Hull City CouncilLove Hull
