Dolly Parton scheme extends to all two year olds in Hull
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
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Businesses forced to close during lockdown can now apply for support grants from Hull City Council
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
Hull’s rising covid rates: act now, urges health lead
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
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
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
November is Make Your Mark month
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 continue to support families in Hull
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
Remembrance Day parade cancelled for 2020
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
Support and grants available to businesses during lockdown
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
Council leader’s message as new restrictions introduced: we’re here for you
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 will remain open during lockdown
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
How lockdown will affect Hull leisure facilities, parks and playgrounds
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
New teaching block provides 300 additional secondary school places in West Hull
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 available for businesses as Hull prepares to enter Tier 2 restrictions
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 moving to tier 2 level of coronavirus restrictions this weekend
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
Stay safe this Halloween
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
Children receiving free school meals to be given £10 voucher
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
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
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 one of 20 local authorities to be successful in a bid for Social Workers in Schools
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
Move more – with Peter Levy and other local legends
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
Stoptober – five reasons to join in
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
Pupils who are isolating can continue to work via remote learning provision
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
New Coronavirus alert system: what it means for Hull
Following the government’s announcement yesterday of a tiered Coronavirus alert system, Hull and its neighbouring authorities have been classified as medium risk, meaning they currently face the lowest level of … More
Hull residents should check if they can claim £500 Covid payment
Hull residents who have lost income as a result of self-isolation are being urged to check if they are eligible for a new £500 payment.
People in the UK now … More
Hull Museums receive £145,692 cultural recovery grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
It was announced today that Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
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
Hull City Council takes action against businesses that flaunt 10pm curfew
Hull City Council is bringing enforcement action against bars, pubs, restaurants and takeaways that remain open after the 10pm curfew.
The government brought in strict rules last month announcing that … More
Hull City Council welcomes new Director of Children’s Services
Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.
Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
Hull’s Director of Public Health has urged every person in the city to do their bit to halt the spread of Coronavirus as the local seven-day rate of confirmed cases … More
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull
The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 17.3 per 100,000 of the population.
That figure compares with a rate in England of 49.7 per 100,000 of … More
Coronavirus: Hull mobile testing unit locations this week
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
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