Councillor Daren Hale

View article Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery

Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery

23rd April 2020

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 for the grants. So far, 3,446 companies have been paid a combined £38.5 million – which is 79.4 per cent of those eligible businesses. This […]

View article Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up

Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up

21st April 2020

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 City Council joined forces with other public sector services at the end of March as more than 40 voluntary organisations to launch the Hull Helpline. […]

View article City centre improvements continue during coronavirus measures

City centre improvements continue during coronavirus measures

21st April 2020

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 and the Maritime Museum – working in small groups with workers maintaining two-metre distances between each other. Workers have been supplied with face masks and […]

View article Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull

Burst water main closes main traffic route in Hull

16th April 2020

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 Water are managing the urgent repair and reinstating the damaged road surface. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and planning, said: “We […]

View article Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus

Three schemes helping Hull businesses during coronavirus

14th April 2020

Businesses in Hull and the Humber are being urged to take advantage of support during the coronavirus outbreak. Three Humber Business Growth Hub schemes are already helping firms deal with challenges brought on by Covid-19. The ICT for Growth scheme has received more than 250 enquiries in a month. The majority have come from companies […]

View article Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels

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 […]

View article Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus

Businesses in Hull urged to access online support during coronavirus

9th April 2020

Businesses in the Hull and Humber region are being urged to take advantage of online support to help them deal with the impact of Covid-19. A series of webinars organised by the Humber Business Growth Hub will offer guidance on subjects including Government grant support, how to mitigate disruption during the outbreak and market insight […]

View article £23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus

£23m in grant funding paid out to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus

7th April 2020

More than £23m in grant funding has been handed over to Hull businesses hit by coronavirus since an online application form went live on Friday. The local authority is distributing £58m in grant funding on behalf of the Government, with more than 4,000 businesses in the city expected to be eligible. The online form allowing […]

View article Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

Contractor appointed to remove Scott Street Bridge

30th March 2020

A specialist contractor has been appointed to dismantle Scott Street Bridge. Civil contractor Eric Wright Group has been appointed to carry out the work following an open tender process. Plans to remove the Grade II-listed bridge were developed in conjunction with Historic England, after the structure was deemed as a risk to river traffic. Councillor […]

View article Parking charges across the city suspended until further notice

Parking charges across the city suspended until further notice

26th March 2020

Motorists will no longer be charged for using Hull City Council-owned car parks and on-street parking until further notice. Bus lane fines have also been temporarily suspended. These measures have been put in place by the local authority to assist key workers who need to travel across the city. It comes after the council also […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull City Council preparing to distribute grants to businesses

Coronavirus: Hull City Council preparing to distribute grants to businesses

24th March 2020

Hull City Council is preparing to distribute grants to businesses which may be suffering during tough economic times brought on by coronavirus. It follows a Government announcement that businesses across the country are entitled for grants and other support. Business-owners in the city will be contacted by the local authority to ask for details of […]

View article Coronavirus: Business support team set up by Hull City Council

Coronavirus: Business support team set up by Hull City Council

18th March 2020

Hull City Council has established a business support team to advise on business rate relief, Government grants and business loans. It comes in response to the announcements by Government yesterday regarding the importance of supporting business through the Covid-19 crisis. Details are still to emerge from Government on exactly how these loans will be accessed. […]