Coronavirus: reflecting one year on
On March 3, 2020, Hull’s first Coronavirus case was identified. Less than three weeks later, with cases climbing nationally, the government announced an initial UK-wide lockdown. On the anniversary of … More
Public Health
Businesses encouraged to apply for Coronavirus testing as capacity increases
Routine Coronavirus testing is now underway at three council-run sites, for those in critical frontline roles and others who cannot work from home.
Police officers and firefighters are regularly using … More
Coronavirus spot-checks roll out to all businesses
Following the introduction of checks to local ensure supermarkets and similar shops have Covid-secure measures in place, Hull City Council’s Public Protection Team is to work with the Health and … More
Schools in Hull prepare for full re-opening
Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges will open to all pupils from Monday 8 March.
Primary school pupils will all return on Monday 8 March, and secondary and … More
Hull City Council Leader publishes Budget Statement for year ahead
Updated: Full Council has today, 25 February, approved the budget for 2021/22.
Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Stephen Brady, has published the proposed Budget Statement for 2021/22, ahead of it … More
Hull City Council opens more rapid testing sites
Hull City Council is opening more rapid testing sites to protect the city and residents against the spread of coronavirus.
The new sites are for local workers who are unable … More
Vaccine centre a ‘huge step forward’ but we must remain cautious – Hull health lead
With Hull City Hall now operating as the Humber region’s largest vaccination centre, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, Julia Weldon, has welcomed the development but said social distancing … More
HeadStart Hull encourages young people to access support during children’s mental health week
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and HeadStart Hull is using the week to highlight the resources and support available to children and young people in Hull.
Gail Teasdale, … More
Do you know your nearest Coronavirus test site?
One of the most important things everyone can do to reduce the spread of Coronavirus is to immediately isolate and book a test at the first sign of any one … More
Spot checks on supermarket Covid safety
A new drive to keep customers and employees safe in Hull’s supermarkets will see Coronavirus safety checks carried out by the council’s Public Protection Team and Covid Marshals.
Officers will … More
Free school meal vouchers will continue over February half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will receive food vouchers worth £15 over the February half term week.
During term time all children eligible … More
Park View residents receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine
Residents at Park View care home in west Hull have received their first vaccination to protect against Covid-19.
13 residents and 53 members of staff were injected with the first … More
Start something new in 2021 with Hull Training and Adult Education
Hull Training and Adult Education have a range of online, free and low cost courses on offer.
During last year’s lockdown many people turned to online learning as a way … More
Hull City Council commits £20,000 to city’s young entrepreneurs
Hull City Council has committed a further investment of £20,000 to support young entrepreneurs in the city.
The grant follows £20,000 issued by the local authority from May to August … More
‘Filthy’ Hull takeaway fined more than £25,000 after flies found on food
Fines of more than £25,000 have been imposed on the company behind a Hull takeaway guilty of a series of food hygiene offences.
Moon River, Holderness Road, was shut down … More
Hull businesses can now apply for up to £9,000 Covid grants
Hull businesses required to close in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are being urged to apply for a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help see them through … More
Message of hope for Hull as lockdown returns
Following yesterday’s government announcement, the country has returned to a full lockdown, including the closure of all schools and colleges, except for the children of key workers or vulnerable children. … More
How Hull schools will operate following Government announcement
Hull schools will be open for vulnerable children and key worker children only, following the Government’s announcement that schools across the country will close to help prevent the spread of … More
Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions
Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions.
Julia … More
Hull to remain in Tier 3 of Coronavirus restrictions
Hull City Council has issued a statement after it was confirmed at this afternoon’s government update that the city will remain in Tier 3 (Very High) of Coronavirus restrictions.
Tim … More
Hull City Council to distribute £3,000 grants to businesses in hospitality sector
Hull City Council is to distribute thousands of pounds in extra grant provision for pubs, cafes and restaurants after it was announced the city will remain under Tier 3 Covid-19 … More
Message to residents as Hull remains in Tier 3
It has been confirmed following a Government review that Hull will remain in Tier 3, the highest level of Coronavirus restrictions.
Strict rules over household mixing remain in place and … More
East Park visitors offered chance to see park in new light
Visitors to East Park will be able to explore it in a completely different way, thanks to a new free app.
Love Exploring takes in the history and ecology of … More
Children enjoy festivities across Hull schools
Hull schools are finishing the difficult year with plenty of festive fun for pupils.
Festive events have been adapted, so that children can still enjoy the excitement and magic of … More
Meet the unsung heroes helping to keep Hull safe
2020 has been tough, really tough. The pandemic has reached every corner of the globe with countries, cities and communities having to respond, almost daily, to new challenges and threats … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given vouchers for food over Christmas
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given vouchers of £15 a week over the Christmas holidays.
Parents of children who receive free … More
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year
Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses.
Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers … More
Could you give the gift of reading this Christmas?
As the festive season arrives, Hull City Council is asking residents to consider if they could give the gift of reading to a child in the city.
The Dolly Parton … More
Families with children under age four can apply for Healthy Start vouchers
Parents and carers of young children may be entitled to receive Healthy Start vouchers.
The Healthy Start scheme provides up to £24.80 a month per child under the age of … More
Hundreds of Hull businesses applying for this coronavirus grant fund
The first payments are now being made under a new fund designed to help Hull businesses through coronavirus.
More than 350 applications have already been received for the Additional Restrictions … More
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