Coronavirus: how we’re managing local outbreaks 4th August 2020 Hull’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan has been approved by Hull City Council. Cllr Stephen Brady is Leader of the Council, and chair of the elected-member led Hull Outbreak Control Engagement Board, which focuses on engaging with local communities and partners. He said the plan was a powerful tool to tackle Coronavirus. However, he […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Public Health Coronaviruscouncillor bradyCOVID-19HullPHEtake care take notice take action
Latest weekly coronavirus rate for Hull 3rd August 2020 The latest seven-day rate of confirmed coronavirus cases in Hull is 3.5 per 100,000 of the population. That figure compares with a rate in England of 8.3 per 100,000 of population, with 13.4 per 100,000 across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Coronovirus remains a risk and residents should continue to follow advice on social distancing […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronavirusJulia WeldonNHSTest and Trace
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions 24th April 2020 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 or family who can collect a prescription for them, can contact the Hull Helpline and a volunteer will collect it from the pharmacy. Councillor Hester […] Read more Health and Social Care News CoronavirusHealth and wellbeingHull Helpline
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels 9th April 2020 The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus. The data, from the Urban Observatory, shows that Hull’s traffic volume has dropped as much as 65 per cent below its normal levels this week – the biggest daily reduction from a […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News Transport & Streets CoronavirusCouncillor Daren HaleSmart CityTraffic reduction
Coronavirus: Early years childcare advice for key workers 6th April 2020 Hull City Council’s Family Information Service (FIS) is providing advice to key workers and families with vulnerable children about childcare options in Hull. The service is in daily contact with all 164 local Ofsted registered childcare providers including nurseries, pre-schools and childminders, to ensure access to childcare for children of key workers and for vulnerable […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News childcare fundingCoronavirusFamily Information Service
Coronavirus: Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium to close to the public 31st March 2020 The Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium will close to the public from tomorrow, Wednesday 1 April, except for funerals and burials. It follows Health Protection Regulations which stipulate that a crematorium or burial ground is closed to members of the public, except for funerals or burials during an emergency period. Gatherings for funeral services and burials at […] Read more Closures Coronavirus News Chanterlands Avenue CrematoriumCoronavirus
Coronavirus: Household waste and recycling centres have now closed 24th March 2020 Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres have closed with immediate effect. The decision by Hull City Council comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that only key workers are allowed to leave their homes to travel to work. The centres are located in Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road. A member […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Environment News Waste Burma DriveCoronavirusHWRCSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Coronavirus: Changes to Citizens Advice Bureau in Hull and East Riding 23rd March 2020 Citizens Advice Bureaus in Hull and the East Riding will no longer carry out face-to-face services from tomorrow. It means the office in The Wilson Centre will be closed to the public. Offices in the East Riding including Beverley, Bridlington and Goole will also be closed. Advice will instead be available on 03444 111 444, […] Read more Closures Community and Living Coronavirus Customer Services News Citizens AdviceCoronavirusWilson Centre
Coronavirus: Eligible children will continue to receive free school meals 20th March 2020 Free school meals provision for those that are eligible will continue across Hull schools. For the next two weeks initially, primary school children will continue to receive meals through pick up packs at school or delivery for isolated children. This will be done by school staff and volunteers. A national voucher scheme may be introduced […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News CoronavirusFree school mealsLearning Partnershipschools
Coronavirus: Children supported across Hull as schools restrict attendance 19th March 2020 Schools across the country will restrict attendance from Friday, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The government has announced that schools will remain closed until further notice, except to the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Key workers include health and social care staff, education and childcare staff, those essential to key public services […] Read more Children and families Closures Coronavirus News CoronavirusFree school mealsLearning Partnershipschools
Coronavirus: Hull New Theatre and City Hall to close 17th March 2020 Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have decided to close both Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre for three months, they have said in a statement. “In light of government advice relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure have taken the difficult decision to close both […] Read more Closures Coronavirus Hull City Hall Hull New Theatre News CoronavirusHull City HallHull New TheatrePublic health
Coronavirus case confirmed in Hull 3rd March 2020 A case of Coronavirus in Hull has been confirmed by Public Health England (PHE). Hull City Council has released written and video statements from Julia Weldon, Director of Public Health, on what is being done and what residents can do to protect themselves and others. Julia said: “We send our best wishes to the patient […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health CoronavirusCOVID-19NHSPublic Health England
