Hull Helpline fielding hundreds of calls from city’s most vulnerable 30th March 2020 The Hull Helpline has received about 150 calls a day since its launch last week. The helpline was launched by Hull City Council on Thursday 26 March to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, hundreds of residents have contacted the line and the council’s website hull.gov.uk to request help. Around 78 […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Hull Helpline
Coronavirus: How council tenants could be affected by service changes 30th March 2020 Hull City Council tenants are being updated on how changes to the authority’s neighbourhoods and housing service could affect them during the coronavirus outbreak. Services are being affected in areas such as rent payments, housing repairs and homelessness. Here are how some of the services will be affected: Repairs and planned improvements The council will […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Housing News Public Health homelessnessNeighbourhoods and housing
Hull Register Office services change due to coronavirus 30th March 2020 Hull’s Register Office has announced changes to their services due to the coronavirus outbreak. The office, at the Wilson Centre in Alfred Gelder Street, manages the city’s births, deaths, marriages and civil ceremonies. Here are the changes: Births From today, new parents will be unable to make new appointments to register a birth. It is […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Hull Register Office
Hull Trains suspends all services due to coronavirus outbreak 30th March 2020 Hull Trains has temporarily suspending all train services to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The move follows Government guidance urging for people to stay at home and stop all non-essential travel. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains will be able to travel on alternative train services on the date and route shown on the […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Hull Trains
Coronavirus: Humber Bridge toll booths closed as drivers directed through tag lanes 30th March 2020 All traffic crossing the Humber Bridge is now directed through tag lanes to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The Humber Bridge Board closed toll booths on Sunday to protect members of staff, key workers and those travelling for essential reasons. The board urged all other drivers to avoid non-essential travel in line with […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Humber Bridge
Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need 27th March 2020 A helpline launched yesterday to support those most in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has already supported more than 100 residents. More than 160 people have called the Hull Helpline in its first 24 hours. Most of the calls were from residents requesting support with essential food and the collection of medication. Watch […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Absolutely CulturedDave RichmondHull City CouncilHull Helpline
Hull applauds NHS heroes as residents #ClapForOurCarers 27th March 2020 Thousands of people in Hull applauded those working in the NHS last night as part of an emotional national display of support. The Clap For Our Carers tribute saw people all across the country including the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, David Beckham and even James Bond, Daniel Craig, applaud the incredible work of our […] Read more Coronavirus News Clap for our CarersNHS
Walk-by food hub launched for Hull’s young care leavers during coronavirus outbreak 27th March 2020 A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. It has been set up by Hull City Council’s Room 42 team, a care leavers’ hub based at The Guildhall, and the 16-25 Team at Kenworthy House. Items can be collected at […] Read more Cancellations News Public Health Room 42
Coronavirus: Web chat launched to help domestic abuse victims in isolation 27th March 2020 A web chat for people seeking support due to domestic abuse during isolation has been launched. The live chat will be online from 10am to noon on weekdays. The facility from National Women’s Aid will provide another platform for victims to seek support and advice. Those who use the web chat facility and need further support […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health CitysafeCrimestoppersdomestic abuseHull Domestic Abuse PartnershipNational Women’s AidStrength to Change
How Are You Feeling?: Website launched to support Hull’s young people 27th March 2020 Young people, parents and carers in Hull who are looking for extra support or advice are being urged to visit a new website. How Are You Feeling? has been developed with the help of young people who were asked what support they felt they needed, alongside parents and professionals to provide information, advice and support […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health HeadStart HullNational Lottery
Coronavirus: Update on Hull leisure site closures and cancellations 26th March 2020 Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has issued an update on the closure of leisure facilities in the city. HCAL, which manages leisure facilities owned by Hull City Council, has closed all its sites except parks until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The decision follows Government advice to reduce social interaction to help […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture Museums News Public Health East ParkEast Park Animal Education CentreEnnerdaleHull LibrariesWoodford
Parking charges across the city suspended until further notice 26th March 2020 Motorists will no longer be charged for using Hull City Council-owned car parks and on-street parking until further notice. Bus lane fines have also been temporarily suspended. These measures have been put in place by the local authority to assist key workers who need to travel across the city. It comes after the council also […] Read more Cancellations Coronavirus News Public Health Transport & Streets Councillor Daren Haleparkingpublic transport
