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View article Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need

Coronavirus: Hull helpline offers support to those most in need

27th March 2020

A helpline launched yesterday to support those most in need as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has already supported more than 100 residents. More than 160 people have called the Hull Helpline in its first 24 hours. Most of the calls were from residents requesting support with essential food and the collection of medication. Watch […]

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: Stay at home to protect loved ones, Humber leaders urge

Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect loved ones, Humber leaders urge

23rd March 2020

Leaders from across the Humber region are urging residents to follow Government advice and stay at home to protect loved ones from coronavirus. The heads of public sector organisations including Hull City Council, Humberside Police, health organisations, Humberside Fire and Rescue and some private sector organisations are making the appeal to residents. Deputy Chief Constable […]

View article Coronavirus: Hotline to launch to support Hull’s most vulnerable

Coronavirus: Hotline to launch to support Hull’s most vulnerable

23rd March 2020

Hull City Council is to launch a community response hotline to support the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak. The local authority will make contact residents who are identified as the most vulnerable within the city to offer support to those who need it. A contact number is being set up for those […]

View article Coronavirus: Changes to marriages, civil partnerships and other ceremonies in Hull

Coronavirus: Changes to marriages, civil partnerships and other ceremonies in Hull

23rd March 2020

Social distancing measures are being applied by Hull City Council Registration Service in line with Government guidance on limiting public gatherings due to coronavirus. The service is currently going ahead with pre-booked ceremonies, but attendee numbers have been limited to 10 per ceremony. For a marriage, this means the couple and six guests, as two […]

View article Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader

Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader

19th March 2020

Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has reassured residents that plans are in place to respond to the challenges of coronavirus during “unprecedented times”. Cllr Brady stressed during a Full Council meeting in this morning the importance of following Government advice to protect against the outbreak. He said: “We are clearly living in unprecedented times […]

View article Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council

Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council

19th March 2020

A coronavirus 10 point plan has been announced by Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady. The Covid 19 Response 10 Point Plan was revealed during a meeting of Full Council at the Guildhall today. It includes targeting support for the most vulnerable, supporting residents and offering help to businesses. Cllr Brady told the meeting in […]

View article Coronavirus: How to protect yourself and your community

Coronavirus: How to protect yourself and your community

18th March 2020

Guidance comes from Dr James Crick, a GP and consultant in public health medicine, who is associate medical director for NHS Hull CCG and Hull City Council.

View article Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration

Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration

17th March 2020

Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull. This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of the Guildhall tower, including the removal of the existing replica Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and installation of a fully working new one. Now companies are […]

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View article Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

Huge refurb at St Paul’s boxing club as £865,000 council grant funds new roof and lift

13th March 2020

A major refurb of the city’s biggest boxing club will see a £865,000 grant from Hull City Council pay for a new roof and lift. St Paul’s Boxing Academy in North Church Side, which has produced a string of champions including Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle in its 70-year history, will undergo a huge refit […]

View article Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal

Hull City Council and East Riding Council working towards strong regional devolution deal

12th March 2020

Hull City Council and East Riding Council are working towards a strong regional devolution deal between the two authorities, they have confirmed in a statement. A joint-statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, and Councillor Richard Burton, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the deal between the two local authorities […]

View article Learn how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in Hull communities

Learn how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in Hull communities

11th March 2020

Update: Following yesterday’s advice from the government, Hull City Council has cancelled the Not Where I Live week events in the city to ensure we are supporting the efforts to maintain public safety. A push to raise awareness of how anti-social behaviour can be tackled in communities will take place in Hull. Hull City Council’s […]