Pavement licences relaxed for hospitality businesses 16th April 2021 Hull City Council is relaxing pavement licence rules as it works to support hospitality businesses as they reopen after a challenging year. The move to ease the terms of licences already issued to bars, pubs and cafes is in recognition of the work of hospitality bosses to make sure everyone is protected and is Covid […] Read more News COVID-19licensing
Hospitality businesses urged to get a licence as outdoor service returns 31st March 2021 Hospitality businesses in Hull are being urged to apply for Pavement Licences now so they are ready to serve customers when Covid restrictions ease on April 12. The reminder to businesses comes as Hull City Council reveals it has now given out grants totalling £77m to more than 4,800 businesses in the city during the […] Read more News covid safetylicensing
Coronavirus: Short-term taxi licences launched in Hull 1st May 2020 Taxi drivers can apply online for a free four-month licence to help them keep their businesses running. The short-term licences have been introduced to prevent drivers having to undergo a full renewal application – which involves a fee and a visit to the council’s licensing offices. The change, agreed by members of Hull City Council’s […] Read more News licensing
Coronavirus: Hull City Council amends meeting and committee arrangements 25th March 2020 Hull City Council has made changes to the management of council meetings in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The changes will initially be applied to meetings which take place until Friday 19 June. The local authority said in a statement: “The council recognises the importance of public access for meetings and intends to facilitate that […] Read more Cancellations Closures Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Planning Public Health Area CommitteesCivic CommitteeFull CouncillicensingPlanning meetingsScrutiny meetings
Christmas night out? Make sure you know who’s taking you home 28th November 2019 People in Hull who are planning a big festive night out are being urged to plan ahead for their journey home. Hull City Council’s licensing team have warned party-goers not to use unmarked cabs or anyone advertising unlicensed taxi services on social media. The message is to book a private hire vehicle or hail a […] Read more Christmas News Public Health Hackney carriageHull City Councillicensing
New figures show rise in number of Hull smokers 8th July 2019 Work to understand why people smoke and what prevents them quitting will be increased further in Hull. The city’s Director of Public Health revealed the new push after new data revealed rates in the city are rising – and are the highest in the country. Tackling smoking is a long-standing priority in the city for […] Read more News Public Health East Riding CouncilHealthJulia WeldonlicensingsmokingTrading StandardsYorkshire and the Humber
