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Support available for businesses in Hull ahead of next stage of roadmap out of lockdown
On Monday 12 April, the country will reach the next stage of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, which will see a variety of businesses being allowed to reopen.
This … More
Statement from Hull City Council Leader Stephen Brady following the death of Prince Philip
On behalf of Hull City Council and the people of the city, we would like to express our great sorrow at the news of the death of Prince Philip, the … More
Hull leisure facilities to reopen next week
Leisure facilities across Hull will reopen next week, as national Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease.
Ennerdale and Woodford Leisure Centres, Albert Ave Pools and Costello Stadium will all welcome back … More
Hull’s Customer Service Centres and Citizens Advice to reopen for appointments
The Wilson Centre, Bransholme and Orchard Park Customer Service Centres will reopen for appointments from Monday (12 April) for residents who are unable to have queries dealt with online or … More
Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign
Hull City Council has launched a new Rent Advice campaign to urge Council tenants to get in touch with their local housing teams or one of its customer service advisors … More
Plans announced for Big Malarkey Festival 2021
Preparations are underway for the return of Hull’s much-loved family festival, The Big Malarkey.
The Big Malarkey Festival, from Hull Libraries, will bring together well-known authors and illustrators alongside … More
Hull’s writing stars to feature on BBC with Humber Mouth
The creativity of Hull’s writing community is being celebrated with four new writing commissions for the Humber Mouth literature festival.
And, the new stories and poems written for radio will … More
Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road continues
As work to carry out a full carriageway reconstruction between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout takes place, some road closures will be required.
The final stage of the work will … More
Hull and East Yorkshire LEP officially launches
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has now officially opened its doors and is beginning work on the region’s future economic direction. The new LEP covers … More
Search for specialist training provider to deliver ‘Maritime Futures’ programme
The Hull Maritime project is looking to appoint a specialist training provider to deliver an accredited training programme for young people in Hull.
Thanks to funding awarded to the Hull … More
Public urged to take care and act responsibly this Easter bank holiday weekend
People are being urged to act responsibly, socially distance and follow the current coronavirus safety advice this Easter bank holiday weekend.
The coronavirus infection rate in Hull remains high which … More
Diversion for drivers as footpath temporarily closes in Hull
Motorists and pedestrians are being advised that the footpath running between the A63 near Murdoch’s Connection and Waterhouse Lane is now closed so tunnelling work on a new sewer can … More
New council deal to help Hull’s small businesses
Hull City Council has joined forces with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to offer a range of expert services to firms across the city as they recover from the … More
Hospitality businesses urged to get a licence as outdoor service returns
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 … More
People in Hull no longer need symptoms to get a Coronavirus test
Everyone in Hull aged 16 and over can now have free routine Coronavirus tests. The rapid-result tests are for people who do not have any symptoms of the virus and … More
Dedicated base for children with autism inspires awareness-raising project
The team behind one of Hull’s first purpose-built bases for children with autism is raising awareness of the condition among pupils and its workforce.
The new £8.2 million Broadacre Primary … More
Safety measures in place for voters as Notice of Election published
On Thursday 6 May 2021, Hull City Council local elections and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election takes place.
Residents in Hull have their chance to vote on … More
First cycle hub to open in Hull’s historic Old Town
A brand new cycle hub has opened in Trinity Market today.
The first of its kind to open in the Old Town area, the space will hold storage for up … More
Hull City Council commended for ‘leading the field’ in national housing pilot
Hull City Council has been recognised for ‘leading the field’ in a national programme aiming to crackdown on rogue landlords and housing benefit fraud.
On Friday 19 March the Ministry … More
New Restart Grants to help businesses recover from lockdown
Hull City Council is preparing to pay out vital restart grants to businesses to help them recover from the Covid pandemic and kickstart the local economy.
The new Restart Grants … More
More than 30,000 Hull pupils in school each day for face-to-face learning
As children complete their third week back at school, Helen Christmas, Hull’s public health lead for children and families reflects on their return.
Helen said: “We always knew the return … More
Hull business partners with charity that empowers widows and orphans in Sierra Leone
A Hull-based business has partnered with a charity in Sierra Leone that supports widows and orphans through education and economic development projects.
The Jamil and Nyanga Jaward Foundation supports people … More
Easter holidays health boost for city’s children
Thousands of families in Hull will benefit from Easter Healthy Holidays packs – full of healthy meal and activity ideas, plus items to encourage healthy play over the school holidays.… More
113,000 homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding
Thousands of homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding thanks to a new multi-million-pound flood protection scheme.
The Environment Agency’s £42 million Humber frontages scheme will help towards … More
Magical Museums activity booklet returns for Easter holidays
Children across the city will be keeping themselves entertained this Easter with the Magical Museums activity booklet from Hull Museums.
The second edition of the booklet, developed in partnership with … More
Silence and lights to honour our Coronavirus victims
Tonight at 8pm buildings in Hull city centre will be lit yellow to honour those who have died with Coronavirus. The date marks a year since the first UK lockdown … More
Plans submitted for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
Plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses near Bransholme in east Hull have been submitted for planning approval.
A public consultation was launched … More
Council and University unite to re-launch Hull legal Mediation Centre
Hull City Council and the University of Hull have joined forces to re-launch the legal Mediation Centre, with the help of one of the most senior and respected judges in … More
Families most in need to benefit from additional food and fuel support
The Winter Grant Scheme has been extended meaning that households in Hull that are most in need will benefit from further food and fuel support.
Families in Hull that live … More