Local social care to receive pay uplift ahead of government plans
NHS Hull CCG and the Humber Coast and Vale Integrated Care System (ICS) have agreed to fund the National Living Wage (NLW) increase of all staff working in regulated social … More
Latest Coronavirus updates
Advice for Hull, as Coronavirus restrictions end
As the government confirms all remaining Coronavirus restrictions will end, Hull’s public health lead has explained what ‘living with Covid’ looks like for Hull.
Key changes announced this week include:… More
Why Coronavirus cases are likely to increase this week
A change in the way coronavirus cases are recorded and reported means the number of positive cases in Hull is likely to show an increase from today. This is because … More
Exhibition reflects on life with Coronavirus
People in Hull can explore the story of how the city has coped, worked and adapted to live through the continuing Coronavirus pandemic through a new exhibition opening Friday January … More
Local businesses affected by the Omicron variant invited to apply for new grants
Hull City Council is inviting businesses to apply for the latest COVID-19 business support grants which are now live.
Two schemes are offering grants of up to £6,000 for businesses … More
How to get a Lateral Flow Test
Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), also known as ‘no-symptom’ tests are currently affected by national supply issues. This has resulted in a temporary pause in the availability of home testing kits … More
Testing and vaccination over Christmas
Lateral Flow Tests (LFTs), vaccine appointments and walk-in sessions will be available in Hull over the holiday period.
Here’s your handy guide to what’s happening, including:
- Where and how to
Thousands of families supported for food and fuel through Household Support Fund
Residents have until noon on Friday 17 December to apply for the Household Support scheme, which supports low income families with food and fuel costs this winter.
Hull City Council … More
Call for people to join Hull’s vaccine drive
An urgent call has been issued for workers to join a drive to get thousands of people vaccinated. Local NHS teams have urged applicants to register with the Humber Coast … More
Hull City Council supported local businesses with £95m in grant support to help them through the pandemic
Hull City Council has administered a substantial amount of COVID-19-related grant support to local businesses over the past 20 months and are encouraging anybody thinking of applying under the last … More
Hull City Council services remain open following government’s Plan B announcement
Hull City Council will continue to deliver full services following the government’s latest coronavirus guidance in response to the Omicron variant.
The safety of staff and residents will continue to … More
Coronavirus rule changes – what it means for Hull
Hull’s public health lead has urged residents to make sure they follow the latest Coronavirus restrictions. The call follows the Government announcement that ‘Plan B’ will be implemented. In an … More
Omicron: what you need to know in Hull
As details continue to emerge on new Coronavirus variant, Omicron, Hull’s Director of Public Health has said the time to act is now. Julia Weldon urged people to follow new … More
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise bank Highly Commended for supporting young entrepreneurs in Hull
The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) have been Highly Commended in the category of Social Impact in Enterprise at the National Enterprise Network Awards.
The JCYEB, working with Hull … More
Hull City Council and local partners highly commended for working in partnership to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
Hull City Council, alongside local partners, including the voluntary sector, NHS, Humberside Fire & Rescue and Humberside Police have been Highly Commended at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.
The … More
Where to get free no-symptom tests this week
There are a number of walk-in no-symptom testing clinics this week.
With cases having increased in Hull over the past few weeks, routine testing with LFTs is one of the … More
Children receiving free school meals to be given a £15 voucher for October half term
Children who live in Hull and are currently receiving free school meals will be given a £15 voucher for this October half term.
Around 12,500 families currently receive free school … More
Where to get Covid-tested for Hull Fair
Hull Fair starts this Friday (October 8) and everyone planning a visit has been asked to play their part in reducing the spread of Coronavirus.
One of the most important … More
The countdown to Hull Fair has begun!
There are less than three weeks until Hull Fair begins. The earliest stages of set-up have already begun, and it will not be long before Showmen and women begin arriving … More
The Big Answer; survey captures the voice of the young generation
Children and young people in Hull, and across the country, were asked to give their views on what the Government should prioritise in planning the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak, … More
Back to school wellbeing boost for pupils and teachers
Pupils and teachers in Hull have returned to full-time education better equipped to deal with the impacts of Covid thanks to a programme which has been designed to boost emotional … More
Thousands benefit from pop-up vaccination clinics
In just eight weeks, more than 3,457 people in Hull received a vaccine at pop-up clinics held in parks, churches and communities. A total of 3,436 people collected at-home no-symptom … More
Hull schools prepare for return; here’s what families can expect
Schools start back next week for the new school year, and the Hull Learning Partnership wants to ensure families know what to expect upon return.
Many national Covid restrictions have … More
Where to get no-symptom tests and vaccines in Hull
Getting both doses of the vaccine and regularly testing without symptoms are two of the most important and effective ways to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus.
This week the … More
Hull Fair given green light
Hull City Council has today confirmed, together with the Showman’s Guild, that Hull Fair will take place Friday 8 – Saturday 16 October (excluding Sunday 10 October).
The fair was … More
Coronavirus rules: what the changes mean for you
With national changes this week to advice on isolation, Julia Weldon, Hull’s Director of Public Health, has explained the new guidance.
- Everyone who has had both doses of the vaccine
Ofsted report improvements in children’s social care in Hull
Ofsted has published findings of a monitoring visit into children’s social care in Hull, focusing on progress for children in need and those subject to a child protection plan.
Inspectors … More
‘I know I speak on behalf of the city, when I express huge gratitude to school staff, pupils and parents’
Hull schools break for summer this week, and Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, is taking the opportunity to thank schools, pupils and parents for their hard work … More
Community events welcome all as Eid-Al-Adha is celebrated in Hull
Two community events today (Tuesday July 20) will give people a chance to meet and reconnect.
The celebrations, taking place on Peel Park, Peel Street, and next to Pearson Park, … More
Coronavirus: as restrictions end, caution must not
Ahead of the removal of most remaining Coronavirus restrictions on Monday (July 19), people in Hull have been urged to continue to take care of each other and be aware … More