Survey asks how you’re coping during coronavirus pandemic 25th May 2020 People in Hull are being asked how they are coping physically, emotionally and financially during the coronavirus lockdown. A survey has been launched by Hull City Council to help understand the ways people are feeling vulnerable. It will ask how people have been affected by homeworking, furlough, or redundancy along with the financial and family […] Read more Business Customer Services News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HalePeople’s Panel
Two business grants helping SMEs in Hull to thrive during coronavirus 21st May 2020 Two business grants for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are helping businesses in Hull to thrive despite coronavirus measures. The #GrowMySME schemes can help cover the cost of working with experts to help companies grow and become more resilient. Its Finance for Growth scheme had seen 49 applications approved – with 20 more applications likely […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleFinance for GrowthGrow my SMEICT for Growth
Sculcoates Bridge to remain closed to motorists for foreseeable future 21st May 2020 Sculcoates Bridge in Chapman Street will remain closed to road traffic until further notice. The decision comes after an inspection found the condition of the bridge has deteriorated to the point it is no longer able to carry motor vehicles. While engineering solutions are explored, the Grade II-listed bridge will become a designated pedestrian and […] Read more News Transport & Streets Chapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
New Hull business grant fund launched to help SMEs not eligible for support 20th May 2020 Hull City Council is launching a new business grant fund to help businesses that may have missed out on previous support during the coronavirus pandemic. The Hull Business Discretionary Grant Fund is to help small businesses and charities not eligible for the Small Business Grants Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund. An […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleHull Business Discretionary Grant Fund
Hull Maritime project appealing to businesses before moving thousands of objects 20th May 2020 The Hull Maritime project is encouraging businesses to help inform a procurement exercise to remove, store and return tens of thousands of fragile and significant maritime objects. This information from businesses will help to inform the procurement approach when it is expected to go live next month. The maritime collection ranges from small fragile objects, […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Councillor Daren HaleHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime City
People in Hull urged to stay safe when using public spaces 18th May 2020 New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces. The Government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would see the gradual easing of lockdown measures over the coming months. In response to this, Hull City Council has rolled out messaging that will encourage […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Daren Hale
Motorists will be charged for on-street parking – but car parks remain free 15th May 2020 Motorists will be charged for using on-street parking from Monday 18 May. But any Hull City Council-owned car parks, including short-stay and long-stay sites, will remain free until further notice. This means motorists parking in council-owned car parks including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street and Trippett Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, […] Read more News Transport & Streets car parksCouncillor Daren HaleMiPermitNHSparkingSocial distancing
Work to improve roads in Hull will begin in summer 13th May 2020 Plans to carry out roadworks across Hull are still ongoing. Work behind the scenes to plan and implement road improvement schemes have been under way to take advantage of the reduced number of vehicles on the city’s highway network. Improvement works to the north and south roundabouts in Mount Pleasant, Holderness Road, Great Union Street, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleEndike LaneGreenwood AvenueHessle RoadHolderness RoadMount PleasantPembroke GroveRoadworks
Hull experiences cycling renaissance as residents opt for greener travel 12th May 2020 Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city. Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of their daily exercise routine or to get to and from work as the lockdown eases. In February 2020, Hull City Council developed a 10-year cycling […] Read more Environment News Public Health Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingLCWIPStoneferry Corridor
Survey asks how coronavirus has hit Hull businesses 7th May 2020 Hull businesses are being invited to tell Hull City Council what help they need to recover from the economic impact of coronavirus. A survey is now live to ask business-owners how they have been affected, whether businesses have remained open and if staff have been furloughed. Councillor Daren Hale, deputy leader of Hull City Council, […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren Hale
Hull businesses urged to seek support during coronavirus pandemic 7th May 2020 Businesses in Hull are being urged to seek support as they struggle to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Hull City Council’s business support team is appealing to business-owners in the city to get in touch to find out what options are available. A dedicated team of specialist business support and investment […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGrow my SMEHumber businessHumber Business Growth Hub
Bankside reopens to traffic following burst water main 27th April 2020 Bankside is now back open to traffic following repair work by Yorkshire Water. It reopened on Saturday 25 April, two days earlier than expected. The road was closed between Air Street and Innovation Drive following a burst of a main strategic pipe two weeks ago. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and […] Read more News Transport & Streets BanksideCouncillor Daren HaleYorkshire Water
