30 young people in Hull given job placements as part of £2bn Government scheme 16th September 2020 Hull City Council is backing a £2bn Government scheme to help 30 of Hull’s young people into employment. The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to small and medium-sized employers to create six-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The Government published details of the £2 […] Read more Business Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Business supportEmploymentGovernmentKickstartUniversal Credit
97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding delivered in Hull 19th June 2020 More than 97 per cent of coronavirus grant funding has been delivered to eligible businesses by Hull City Council. The local authority has distributed grants to 4,022 of 4,133 eligible businesses hit by the effects of the pandemic. More than £45 million has been handed out since applications began in April. The Small Business Grant […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentRetail Hospitality Leisure Grant FundSmall Business Grant Fund
£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 […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Regeneration Business supportCouncillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
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 […] Read more Business Coronavirus News Public Health Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleGovernmentHull City Council
