Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus 14th April 2020 Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak. Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with challenges brought on by Covid-19. The ICT for Growth scheme has received more than 250 enquiries in a month. The majority have come from companies […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Support and information available as domestic abuse escalates 9th April 2020 COVID-19 may have a significant impact on the lives of those affected by domestic abuse, and those affected are urged to consider their safety and know that support remains available. People being isolated in their own homes with their abuser may result in an increase in coercive and controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. Tracy Harsley, […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News domestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational domestic abuse helplineRefugeSafe LivesStrength to Changewomens aid
Coronavirus: Hull Central Library lends support to university’s face shield production 9th April 2020 Hull Central Library is the latest in a long list of places to lend its support in the battle against coronavirus. The library’s Makerspace facility, which usually helps individuals, creatives and small organisations build and produce artwork and products, has lent its two 3D printers to the Univeristy of Hull to help support its production […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Face shieldHull Central LibraryMakerspaceUniversity of Hull
Beat the boredom this Easter with Hull’s Tenant Participation Team 9th April 2020 Life during social distancing doesn’t have to be lonely or boring. Hull City Council’s Tenant Participation Team has developed a package of fun and creative activities posted daily online on its social media accounts. Activities this weekend include Easter crafts using egg boxes. And coming soon are OneHullova Quiz, name that uniform, build your own […] Read more Coronavirus Housing News EasterNeighbourhoods and housingTenant Participation Team
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels 9th April 2020 The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus. The data, from the Urban Observatory, shows that Hull’s traffic volume has dropped as much as 65 per cent below its normal levels this week – the biggest daily reduction from a […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Transport & Streets CoronavirusCouncillor Daren HaleSmart CityTraffic reduction
Choose saving lives over sunshine this weekend, says Hull’s director of Public Health 9th April 2020 Hull residents have been urged to put safety before sunshine over the bank holiday. The city’s hospitals warned this week that a significant surge in coronavirus cases is predicted “within weeks”. And Julia Weldon, director of Public Health at Hull City Council, said the need to heed advice and stay at home “cannot be overstated”. […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Julia WeldonNHS
Train passengers warned against non-essential travel over Easter weekend 9th April 2020 Train passengers have been issued fresh warnings to ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend. Train operators British Transport Police, TransPennine Express and Northern have joined forces to remind people it is not acceptable to use the trains for leisure activities and should be used for essential journeys only. It follows strict Government guidelines to […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets British Transport PoliceNorthernTransPennine Express
Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus 9th April 2020 Businesses in the Hull and Humber region are being urged to take advantage of online support to help them deal with the impact of Covid-19. A series of webinars organised by the Humber Business Growth Hub will offer guidance on subjects including Government grant support, how to mitigate disruption during the outbreak and market insight […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber Business Growth HubICT for Growth
Coronavirus: Wilson Centre closed to customers 8th April 2020 The Wilson Centre has closed to the public to meet Government guidelines on coronavirus. Customers should instead visit www.hullcc.gov.uk, email info@hullcc.gov.uk or call 01482 300300. Those looking for help with issues relating to coronavirus should call 01482 300307. Anyone concerned about homelessness should call the Housing Options Team on 01482 612040 during office hours, or […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus News Wilson Centre
Face shields made at University of Hull to help coronavirus fight across UK 8th April 2020 New face shield designs produced by engineers at the University of Hull could increase production of the life-saving equipment across the UK. The university is leading a collaboration to produce face shields to support the NHS and other healthcare organisations in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The designs – which take just minutes to make – […] Read more Coronavirus Education and Learning News University of Hull
Motorist caught speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road 7th April 2020 Drivers in Hull are being warned to observe speed limits after a motorist was recorded speeding at 70mph in Beverley Road. A second motorist was also detected driving at 80mph along the 40mph limit in Roger Millward Way, Hull. It comes after Safer Roads Humber focused their enforcement activity in high-risk areas and are particularly […] Read more Coronavirus News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadEmergency servicesNHSSafer Roads HumberSpeeding
£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus 7th April 2020 More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday. The local authority is distributing £58m in grant funding on behalf of the Government, with more than 4,000 businesses in the city expected to be eligible. The online form allowing […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
