Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement 10th December 2021 Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant. The safety of staff and residents will continue to be a priority, with face coverings now required in certain settings. From today, unless you are exempt, you MUST wear a face covering when you […] Read more Coronavirus Customer Services News Councillor Daren HaleFerens Art GalleryHull City Council servicesHull Museums
Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull 10th December 2021 Hull’s public health lead has urged residents to make sure they follow the latest Coronavirus restrictions. The call follows the Government announcement that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. In an attempt to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant and stem the general rise in cases, several additional measures have been introduced. These include: […] Read more Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health Coronaviruscovid appcovid rulesLFTsomicronplan bregulationsrule change
Omicron: what you need to know in Hull 30th November 2021 As details continue to emerge on new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, Hull’s Director of Public Health has said the time to act is now. Julia Weldon urged people to follow new national instructions on masks, isolation and international travel and to take additional steps wherever possible. The mandatory changes are: Face coverings are a requirement in […] Read more Christmas Coronavirus Health and Social Care News Public Health
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull 29th November 2021 The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) have been Highly Commended in the category of Social Impact in Enterprise at the National Enterprise Network Awards. The JCYEB, working with Hull City Council’s Youth Enterprise Micro Business Team, were recognised for raising over £110,000 to support #ExcludedUK, enterprising young people from local businesses, trade unions, charities, individuals […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantbusinessJohn Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank
Good news for air quality in Hull 12th November 2021 Data shows air quality in Hull has been steadily improving since 2016 and is expected to continue to get better. Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide, the main pollutant of concern across the country, are monitored at 150 different locations around the city. With the exception of one area along the A63, air quality meets the stringent […] Read more News Public Health Transport & Streets A63Air qualitycarbon neutralCllr HaleimprovementsRoadworksstrategy
Hull City Council and local partners highly commended for working in partnership to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic 5th November 2021 Hull City Council, alongside local partners, including the voluntary sector, NHS, Humberside Fire & Rescue and Humberside Police have been Highly Commended at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards. The annual LGC Awards celebrate the very best innovation and talent in local government and the council was Highly Commended in the Partnership (Public Public) category […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Coronaviruscovid responseCOVID-19LGC Award
£732K to provide safe housing and support for domestic abuse survivors 28th October 2021 Grant funding awarded to Hull City Council will provide specialist safe accommodation and support to survivors of domestic abuse. The money was allocated under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This is national legislation designed to raise awareness, strengthen support and improve the effectiveness of the justice system. In Hull, it will be used to deliver […] Read more Children and families News Public Health
Where to get free no-symptom tests this week 26th October 2021 There are a number of walk-in no-symptom testing clinics this week. With cases having increased in Hull over the past few weeks, routine testing with LFTs is one of the most effective ways to prevent spreading the virus without knowing. LFTs are fast, free and available for everyone. They pick up the virus in people […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term 20th October 2021 Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term. Around 12,500 families currently receive free school meals in Hull. These families will be sent a text or an email asking them to choose the supermarket of their choice, and vouchers for […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayFree school mealsHull Learning Partnership
Bike hub opens at the University of Hull 6th October 2021 A new bike hire hub, ready to loan out more than 60 refurbished bikes to University of Hull students, has opened on campus. The new scheme, run in collaboration between local charity R-evolution and the University of Hull, is designed to encourage students to use pedal power while commuting to the Cottingham Road campus, providing […] Read more News Public Health Transport & Streets Active travel HullHull UniversityR-evolutionsustainable travel
Where to get Covid-tested for Hull Fair 4th October 2021 Hull Fair starts this Friday (October 8) and everyone planning a visit has been asked to play their part in reducing the spread of Coronavirus. One of the most important things everyone can do is use no-symptom tests (LFTs) and stay away if positive. LFTs are fast, free and available for everyone. They pick up […] Read more Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News Public Health
The countdown to Hull Fair has begun! 23rd September 2021 There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving in the city. The usual rides – and maybe some new ones, as well as stalls, smells, sights, and sounds, will be in the city […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Leisure & Culture News CoronavirusEventsHull Fairhull fair 2021restrictions
