How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents
Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus.
At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to … More
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Free online learning courses launched in Hull
A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education.
The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications … More
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing
Latest footfall figures show that fewer people are visiting the city centre as residents continue to respect restrictions implemented as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest figures from … More
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers
NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts.
At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to … More
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions
Delivery of medicines can be arranged for vulnerable people identified as at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus.
Residents who fall into this category, and who have no friends … More
Hull care leaver wins international business award
A woman who built a successful Hull company with her partner after meeting in a care home has scooped an international business award.
Sarah Fenwick set up Tree Fellas, a … More
Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery
More than £38 million in grant funding has been paid to Hull businesses suffering due to coronavirus.
Hull City Council has identified 4,341 businesses in the city that are eligible … More
Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families
People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and … More
Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support
A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend.
The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on … More
Urgent call for patients to return hospital equipment
An urgent call has been made for patients to return beds, mattresses and commodes they borrowed and no longer use.
National provider NRS Healthcare, which has a base in … More
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus
The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years.… More
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged
Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus.
Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they … More
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’
A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of … More
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed
The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed.
The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be … More
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up
Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Hull … More
City centre improvements continue during coronavirus measures
Work to improve Hull’s public realm continues with contractors and workers following guidance from Government and Public Health England.
Contractors are at four sites – Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street … More
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak
Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak.
Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, … More
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping?
Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull earlier this month.
The offenders were caught dropping waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street.
On Monday 6 April, … More
Care home residents enjoy revamped open space during coronavirus pandemic
A care home in Hull has revamped its garden for residents who are unable to get out and about during the Covid-19 pandemic.
220 Preston Road is an in-house residential … More
Hull’s benefit calculator adjusted to reflect coronavirus impact
Hull City Council has made changes to its benefit calculator to take into account the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
During the pandemic, some residents have experienced a drop in … More
How Hull residents can access a world of literature online
Libraries in Hull have had to adapt in the face of coronavirus.
People are currently unable to visit their local library – but that doesn’t mean they can’t browse and … More
Pearson Park drinking fountain to have lost detail reinstated
Pearson Park’s drinking fountain is set to receive a full restoration as part of the continuing National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
It follows the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed drinking … More
This is how Hull’s Europa House could look under new plans
This is how one of Hull city centre’s most recognisable office buildings could look under new proposals.
Plans have been submitted to transform the 1970s glass-fronted Europa House on the … More
Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull
A burst water main has closed a key traffic route in Hull.
Bankside is currently closed between Air Street and Innovation Drive and will reopen on Monday 27 April.
Yorkshire … More
New £60m Hull Trains fleet pulls in at Paragon Interchange for first time
The first of five new state-of-the-art trains has arrived at Hull’s Paragon Interchange.
Hull Trains’ £60 million Paragon fleet will transform train travel between Hull and London, according to the … More
Hull pupils pledge to never stay silent on abuse
Thousands of children in Hull will promise “never to commit, excuse, or stay silent about abuse or bullying” starting today.
To mark White Ribbon Day, pupils at Green Way … More
Hull names going for gold at UK’s largest tourism awards
The people behind some of the city’s most recognisable tourism brands will have their fingers crossed tonight at the region’s prestigious White Rose Awards.
The ceremony – the largest tourism … More
Hull primary school places allocated for September
Families across the city have received their children’s primary school place allocation for September.
In Hull, 97.7 per cent of parents have received one of their preferred schools, with 93.3 … More
What leisure facilities would you like to see in Hull city centre?
People in Hull are being asked what leisure facilities they would like to see in the new £120m Albion Square development.
Whether it be crazy golf, yoga, rock climbing … More
Hull organisations benefit from £1m Coronavirus Community Fund
Hull organisations have benefited from a fund of almost £1 million that has been raised through a public appeal from the National Emergencies Trust (NET) in response to the coronavirus … More