Volunteer call-out
A call has been issued for new volunteers to work with young people experiencing drug or alcohol problems. Refresh, a support service for 12- to 18-year-olds commissioned by Hull City … More
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Cost of living crisis: Hull City Council sets out significant package of support
Hull City Council has set out a significant ‘cost of living rescue package’ of measures in response to the cost of living emergency. The plans could include millions of pounds … More
Warm homes for older people
If you are a homeowner, living in Hull and in receipt of a state pension, Hull City Council may be able to help you improve the energy efficiency of your … More
“Tell Mike” – your chance to let the new Leader of Hull City Council know your views as Love Hull magazine lands this week
The latest edition of the council’s residents’ magazine, Love Hull, will start to arrive at Hull households this week.
As part of a wider commitment to listening to residents’ views, … More
Hull City Council to invest in life-saving bleed control cabinets
Hull City Council will be offering £1,000 in funding to help purchase two Emergency Bleed Control Cabinets for the city centre, which are designed to prevent catastrophic blood loss before … More
Free first aid course coming to Ennerdale Leisure Centre
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd is joining forces with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to hold a free first aid awareness course.
The free course is for anyone aged 12 and … More
Barber shop owner caught with 88,000 counterfeit cigarettes is jailed
A Hull barber shop owner has been jailed after being found in possession of tens of thousands of counterfeit cigarettes.
Appearing at Hull Crown Court on 23 March, Ari Ali, … More
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
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
Trading Standards: Covid didn’t stop illegal tobacco crackdown
Last year, with Coronavirus restrictions in place throughout most of the 12 months and many people continuing to work at home, it was business as usual for Hull City Council’s … More
Drop-in test clinics to mark HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week will be marked in Hull this week with a series of free, drop-in testing clinics. The sessions, which offer quick and confidential results, are taking place … 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
New free healthy weight scheme launches
A free support service focussing on nutrition and activity is now available for people in Hull. Healthy Hull provides comprehensive support for adults who want to eat well, move more … More
Get ready to go dry this January!
Anyone looking to make healthy changes in 2022 is urged to take up the Dry January challenge and start the year sober. A month off alcohol could have a number … 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
Good news for air quality in Hull
Data shows air quality in Hull has been steadily improving since 2016 and is expected to continue to get better. Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide, the main pollutant of concern across … 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
£732K to provide safe housing and support for domestic abuse survivors
Grant funding awarded to Hull City Council will provide specialist safe accommodation and support to survivors of domestic abuse.
The money was allocated under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This … 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
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