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
It has been confirmed that Hull will enter tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions, the highest level, when current national measures end on Wednesday December 2.
Whilst the situation is improving, … More
Today is international White Ribbon Day – a day where every year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women and girls.
In Hull, … More
Senior representatives from Hull held a meeting today with the national Covid-19 Task Force, in response to recent letters to the Health Secretary and Prime Minister from Hull’s MPs and … More
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader, Hull City Council, has written to all residents in Hull about the current health emergency facing the city.
The correspondence comes on the back of confirmation … More
Businesses that have been adversely affected by national lockdown restrictions, but which are not required to close, can now apply for financial support.
One-off business grants of up to £3,000 … More
The City Learning Partnership supports Hull City Council Leader’s letter to the Prime Minister asking for more support, freedom and flexibility for the city.
Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets.
The campaign … More
With one of the highest Coronavirus rates in the country, hospital admissions hit their highest level at any point throughout the pandemic, and the expectation that the peak is still … More
All two year olds in Hull can now receive a free book each month, as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is extended.
The scheme launched in September, with … More
Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council.
Payments will be made to eligible businesses from Monday 16 November.
Businesses forced to … More
An urgent plea has been issued by Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health, as Coronavirus rates and hospital admissions rocket.
The official Public Health England (PHE) seven-day rate for … More
A mobile testing unit has been deployed to different areas around the region to make it easier for people to get tested for coronavirus closer to home.
The mobile testing … More
Make Your Mark is an opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say and begin their democratic journey by voting on the policies they want to … More
Children’s centres in Hull are to remain open for support and advice for families.
Support will be available from Monday to Friday, either over the phone or by arranging an … More
The Remembrance Day Parade, due to take place on Sunday 8 November, has been cancelled.
The event is unable to take place in its usual format due to the Covid-19 … More
Measures have been announced to support businesses in Hull during lockdown.
Businesses forced to close, which are registered for Business Rates, will receive grants worth up to £3,000 per month … More
As tighter restrictions come into place across England this Thursday, Cllr Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council has outlined the support available for those in need and said it … More
Household waste recycling centres in Hull will remain open during lockdown.
The three sites, at Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road, will continue to operate as usual, but with … More
The government has announced that, on Thursday 5 November, England will enter lockdown in a bid to control the spread of coronavirus and to protect the NHS.
This means additional … More
A new two-storey teaching block has been completed at St Mary’s College in West Hull, providing an additional 300 pupil places.
The extension is part of a programme of works … More
Support is available for businesses following the announcement that Hull is to move into Tier 2 restrictions at 00.01 Saturday 31 October.
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer released … More
Hull is to move into tier two of the new Coronavirus alert system, entering the ‘high’ risk category this weekend.
This means changes to how we are allowed to socialise … More
With Halloween on the horizon, many people will be wondering how to plan a celebration which sticks to Covid restrictions. While spooky plans will definitely have to look a little … More
All children in Hull schools currently receiving free school meals will be given a £10 voucher when they return after the half term break, to assist in reimbursing costs of … More
The seven-day rate of confirmed cases in Hull is 119.7 per 100,000 of the population.
The figure compares with a rate in England of 168.7 per 100,000 of population and … More
Hull City Council is one of 20 local authorities across the country to be successful in a bid to be part of research funded by the Department for Education into … More
People around Hull are making the pledge to move more, and the latest to make his promise to be more active is BBC Look North news presenter Peter Levy. Peter, … More
We may be two weeks into Stoptober, but there’s no time limit on taking part. The annual stop smoking drive is a chance to join thousands of smokers nationally in … More
Schools across Hull have been developing their remote learning provision, so that any pupils who are isolating at home but are well enough to do schoolwork, can continue to work … More
