Peter Rabbit book to be given to two-year-olds as new scheme launches 14th September 2020 The first book through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme is being sent out to eligible two-year-old children in Hull this month. The first book children will receive is Peter Rabbit. Children that are eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement can receive a book for free every month through the scheme. Over 1,500 […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkCouncillor Stephen BradyDolly Parton Imagination Library
Funding secured for research into remote working 13th August 2020 Hull City Council, along with the other three Humber local authorities and the University of Hull, have secured government funding for research into how technology can support workforces to choose how and where they want to work. The partnership has secured £76,000 of funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to undertake […] Read more Coronavirus News Communities and Local GovernmentCouncillor Stephen BradyHull UniversityMinistry of Housing
Council leader’s message to businesses: “We can only protect our city and residents by continuing to work together” 3rd August 2020 Hull City Council is contacting businesses explaining how it can help mitigate risks and offer support in response to cases of Covid-19. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, has highlighted the importance of the businesses sector taking appropriate action and working with the local authority in order to protect the city and residents. […] Read more Business News Councillor Stephen Brady
City leaders call for support for Hull’s cultural sector 29th July 2020 The leader of Hull City Council and the portfolio holder for leisure and culture have written to government asking for support for the city’s cultural, arts and heritage industries. In a letter to Oliver Dowden, secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport, Councillors Stephen Brady and Dave Craker reference the “enormous” development and […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Stephen BradyDiscretionary Grant SchemeOliver Dowden
Coronavirus: Hull’s infection rate explained 3rd July 2020 Numbers of Coronavirus cases in Hull are currently low, but it is vital people continue to take the virus seriously, Hull City Council’s Director of Public Health has explained, following newly released Government data. As pubs, restaurants and other businesses prepare to reopen tomorrow, Julia Weldon has urged people to continue to take steps to […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyJulia WeldonOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Hull City Council urges people to act responsibly this weekend 3rd July 2020 Hull City Council is urging people to remain vigilant and act responsibly this weekend ahead of more businesses reopening. From Saturday 4 July, pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen providing they are following public health advice and have been able to introduce any necessary safety measures. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHumberside Police
Hull City Council: We need you to help us control Coronavirus 29th June 2020 Hull’s plan to prevent and contain local Coronavirus outbreaks has been launched, along with a message to the public that risk can only be reduced if people work together. The Outbreak Prevention and Management Plan sets out how Hull City Council will work with partners across the City to reduce risks of virus transmission, prevent […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyJulia WeldonOutbreak Prevention and Management Plan
Hull City Council and police urge people to stay safe and act responsibly in city centre 26th June 2020 Hull City Council and Humberside Police are urging people to act responsibly and stay safe when visiting the city centre. Following the gradual easing of coronavirus measures, more businesses have been able to reopen which has resulted in an increase in people accessing the city centre and public spaces. From Saturday 4 July, pubs, bars […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyHumberside Police
Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced 28th May 2020 The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public. From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline will operate Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm. Requests for help can be made online via the council’s website hull.gov.uk. In the first nine […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable 21st May 2020 The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March. The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the voluntary and community sector. Since then, staff have contacted more than 20,000 potentially vulnerable households and dealt with requests from almost 6,000 of those homes. […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull Helpline
Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died 27th April 2020 People across Hull will observe a one-minute silence tomorrow to remember healthcare staff and other key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus. Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Matt Jukes, the local authority’s chief executive, are inviting the city’s residents to join the national act of remembrance. The one-minute […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyMatt JukesNHS
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing 24th April 2020 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 Hull BID show that for last week, from Tuesday 13 April, footfall was down 1.8 per cent compared with the previous week. This is in […] Read more Coronavirus News Councillor Stephen BradyHull BIDSocial distancing
