Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants 19th January 2022 Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live. Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses experiencing difficulties because of the Omicron variant and the government’s response in implementing Plan B, as well as the dual impact of lower consumer demand […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Additional Restrictions GrantbusinessCoronavirusCOVID-19
How to get a Lateral Flow Test 5th January 2022 Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), also known as ‘no-symptom’ tests are currently affected by national supply issues. This has resulted in a temporary pause in the availability of home testing kits from Hull City Council. This includes all usual council collection points – libraries, pop-up hand-outs and customer service centres. Assisted tests are available at Princes […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
New free healthy weight scheme launches 29th December 2021 A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more and feel better. The 26-week programme promises to help people change their relationship with food, exercise more and maintain a healthy weight. Commissioning and Service […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care Public Health
Get ready to go dry this January! 27th December 2021 Anyone looking to make healthy changes in 2022 is urged to take up the Dry January challenge and start the year sober. A month off alcohol could have a number of benefits, including saving money, feeling healthier, and sleeping better. Research by Alcohol Change UK found that of those who took part in Dry January: […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Public Health dry januaryHealthLow Ale Trail
Testing and vaccination over Christmas 23rd December 2021 Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period. Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including: Where and how to get LFTs How to find your nearest vaccination walk-in centre How to book a booster appointment Where and how to get a PCR test Every […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund 16th December 2021 Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter. Hull City Council was allocated just over £3million from the Government’s Household Support Fund, to help low income household with essential food and fuel. Over 21,000 families have […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Free school mealsHousehold Support Fund
Call for people to join Hull’s vaccine drive 15th December 2021 An urgent call has been issued for workers to join a drive to get thousands of people vaccinated. Local NHS teams have urged applicants to register with the Humber Coast and Vale Vaccination Programme Bank. There are opportunities for several roles in the vaccine delivery programme. They may include admin, healthcare assistant and vaccine delivery […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Jobsvaccinatorvaccine
Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic 13th December 2021 Hull City Council has administered a substantial amount of COVID-19-related grant support to local businesses over the past 20 months and are encouraging anybody thinking of applying under the last two remaining grant schemes, to submit their applications as soon as possible. Grant support offered so far has totalled £95m and has provided much needed […] Read more Business Coronavirus News businessCoronavirusCovid Grant FundingCOVID-19
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
