Clap for carers safely, public urged
Health bosses have urged those observing the weekly Clap For Our Carers to maintain social distancing.
People in Hull have embraced the gesture, which happens nationally every Thursday at 8pm.… More
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£3.8m Pearson Park restoration to restart as workers follow social distancing
Pearson Park’s National Lottery Heritage Fund restoration project is to restart.
The £3.8million scheme is nearing completion and has seen some of the park’s stunning Victorian features and significant assets … More
Street cleaning staff in Hull step up to make 75,000 PPE deliveries
Hull City Council’s street cleansing and grounds staff have delivered 75,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers in care homes and vulnerable households.
A team of 10 … More
5 tips to manage your finances through coronavirus
The region’s leading credit union has offered five tips to help people manage their finances through the coronavirus pandemic.
HEY Credit Union has closed its branches across the Humber region, … More
£1.5m given to support vulnerable adults during coronavirus pandemic
Hull City Council will allocate an extra £1.5m for adult social care costs resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move comes after the local authority supported this decision in a … More
Hull to observe one-minute silence for key workers who have died
People across Hull will observe a one-minute silence tomorrow to remember healthcare staff and other key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus.
Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of … More
Coronavirus: What families should expect from home visits
As social workers from Hull City Council continue to support families during the coronavirus pandemic, families are being advised of what to expect during essential visits.
The advice includes when … More
Coronavirus: Hull crematorium grounds reopen to public
The Chanterlands Avenue Crematorium grounds have resumed their normal opening hours.
The grounds were closed to the public at the end of March to meet the Government’s Health Protection Regulations… More
Free family activities launched by Big Malarkey organisers
Big Malarkey Festival organisers are hoping to celebrate the creativity of Hull children with a series of weekly activities as they launch Hibernation Inspiration.
The literature festival, due to take … More
Bankside reopens to traffic following burst water main
Bankside is now back open to traffic following repair work by Yorkshire Water.
It reopened on Saturday 25 April, two days earlier than expected.
The road was closed between Air … More
Hull City Council’s Cabinet agrees response to climate emergency
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the start of its response to the climate emergency with a new 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull Strategy.
The council declared a climate emergency in … More
Third person caught fly-tipping in Hull’s Alaska Street
How friendly council staff are supporting vulnerable residents
Across the world, people are stepping up to help vulnerable people hit hardest by coronavirus.
At Hull City Council, it is no different as staff members from housing officers to … More
Free online learning courses launched in Hull
A series of free online learning courses have been launched by Hull Training and Adult Education.
The courses offer the opportunity to develop new skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications … More
Coronavirus: Fewer people visiting city centre as Hull respects social distancing
Latest footfall figures show that fewer people are visiting the city centre as residents continue to respect restrictions implemented as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest figures from … More
‘Thank you NHS’: New road markings pay tribute to health workers
NHS staff arriving at Hull Royal Infirmary this morning were greeted with new road markings thanking them for their incredible efforts.
At 4.30am, Hull City Council working with contractors to … More
Medically vulnerable advised not to go out to collect prescriptions
Delivery of medicines can be arranged for vulnerable people identified as at higher risk of serious illness from coronavirus.
Residents who fall into this category, and who have no friends … More
Hull care leaver wins international business award
A woman who built a successful Hull company with her partner after meeting in a care home has scooped an international business award.
Sarah Fenwick set up Tree Fellas, a … More
Hull in top 30 UK councils for business grant delivery
More than £38 million in grant funding has been paid to Hull businesses suffering due to coronavirus.
Hull City Council has identified 4,341 businesses in the city that are eligible … More
Staff to run, walk and cycle for children and families
People working in Hull City Council’s children, young people and family service’s West Early Help team are raising money for charity Bundles of Joy, which will benefit children and … More
Love Hull leaflet to update residents on coronavirus support
A special edition of Love Hull will begin to arrive at 116,000 homes across the city this weekend.
The leaflet has been written by Hull City Council with advice on … More
Urgent call for patients to return hospital equipment
An urgent call has been made for patients to return beds, mattresses and commodes they borrowed and no longer use.
National provider NRS Healthcare, which has a base in … More
Hull’s Rose Bowl will flourish this summer despite coronavirus
The Rose Bowl fountain, surrounded by a vibrant array of flowers in Queens Gardens, has been the jewel in the crown of Hull city centre’s green spaces for many years.… More
Do not ignore medical needs during coronavirus pandemic, Hull residents urged
Health professionals in Hull have urged residents to continue to seek medical help for issues other than coronavirus.
Residents are urged to stay away from GPs and hospitals if they … More
‘I can’t express enough pride in these bright young people’
A walk-by food hub has been launched to help Hull’s young care leavers who may need food and supplies during the coronavirus outbreak. Mark Jones, Hull City Council’s Director of … More
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed
The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed.
The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be … More
Hull Helpline response ‘overwhelming’ as hundreds step up
Hull’s response to the coronavirus epidemic has been described as “overwhelming” after voluntary organisations united and hundreds of people stepped up to support to the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Hull … More
City centre improvements continue during coronavirus measures
Work to improve Hull’s public realm continues with contractors and workers following guidance from Government and Public Health England.
Contractors are at four sites – Paragon Interchange, Ferensway, Prospect Street … More
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak
Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak.
Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, … More
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping?
Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull earlier this month.
The offenders were caught dropping waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street.
On Monday 6 April, … More