Hull’s coronavirus helpline hours to be reduced
The Hull Helpline weekend opening hours are to be reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public.
From Sunday 31 May, the Hull Helpline … More
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Hull Helpline has supported thousands of the city’s most vulnerable
The Hull Helpline has helped thousands of the city’s most vulnerable residents since its launch in March.
The helpline was launched with support from more than 40 organisations from the … 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: 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
Council leader on coronavirus: ‘I’m immensely proud of the reaction of residents’
The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Stephen Brady, has said he’s “immensely proud” of the reaction of Hull residents in response to restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest … More
Hull Helpline launched to support residents most in need during coronavirus crisis
Hull City Council has launched a Hull Helpline to support vulnerable residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The helpline has been set up for those who may have no other … More
Coronavirus: Hotline to launch to support Hull’s most vulnerable
Hull City Council is to launch a community response hotline to support the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak.
The local authority will make contact residents who are … More
Coronavirus 10 point plan announced by Hull City Council
A coronavirus 10 point plan has been announced by Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady.
The Covid 19 Response 10 Point Plan was revealed during a meeting of Full Council … More
Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader
Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has reassured residents that plans are in place to respond to the challenges of coronavirus during “unprecedented times”.
Cllr Brady stressed during a Full … More
Commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision appointed for Hull
The Department for Education has appointed a commissioner for children’s social care and SEND provision within the city.
This follows a full inspection of Children, Young People and Family Services … More
Hull almost doubles new homes target – earning praise from housing secretary
Hull is one of the UK’s top-performing cities for building new homes, according to new data.
The city almost doubled its target for new houses over the past three years, … More
Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know
The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21.
The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in … More
Council takes immediate action to improve children’s services following Ofsted visit
Hull City Council has confirmed the immediate measures it has taken to improve children’s services, following a two-day monitoring visit by Ofsted in January, when inspectors concluded that the experiences … More
UK City of Culture impact highlighted in new report
City and cultural leaders have welcomed the publication of an independent evaluation of Hull’s year in the spotlight as UK City of Culture 2017, which confirms the continuing impact the … More
Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again
Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city.
The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a … More
Hull is to become the country’s first ‘butterfly city’
Hull is bidding to become the UK’s first “butterfly city”.
A new project will see at least 3,000 trees planted in the city to encourage a rise in numbers of … More
Love Hull winter edition lands in Hull next week
A magazine for people who love Hull will land on doormats across the city next week.
Love Hull magazine launched in the summer with a debut edition featuring interviews, highlights … More
Hull’s £36m Bonus Arena ‘exceeds all expectations’ during first year
The £36m Bonus Arena celebrates its first anniversary next week.
Since opening in August 2018, 200,000 people have either bought tickets for or visited the state-of-the-art entertainment venue, which has … More
Outgoing Freedom Festival boss praised by council for ‘pivotal role’
Hull City Council has paid tribute to the “tremendous contribution” made to the city by the executive director and joint CEO of the Freedom Festival, Jenny Howard-Coombes.
Freedom Festival announced … More
Rugby fans in Hull donate 78 trays of food to local communities
Rugby league fans in Hull are being asked to donate food to help local communities this summer.
An impressive 78 trays of non-perishable food items were donated at two matches… More
One Yorkshire leaders present devolution proposals to PM Boris Johnson
One Yorkshire leaders have written to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a bid to “urgently unlock” the benefits of devolution.
The proposals, signed by Yorkshire leaders including Councillor Stephen … More
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess
One of Hull’s cultural leaders is to be made an Honorary Burgess by Hull City Council.
Graham Chesters, a University of Hull professor and chair of the Freedom Festival board, … More
Hull City Council pledges to support staff with terminal illness
Hull City Council has become the latest organisation to sign up to a policy that supports staff going through a terminal illness diagnosis.
The ‘Dying to Work’ Charter is a … More
Watch: Hull’s first electric street race takes over city centre
More than 50 electric go-karts whizzed around Hull at the weekend as the city hosted its first electric street race.
The Hull Street Race – organised by Green Port Hull … More
Hull City Council leader proposes no service cuts in Budget proposal
Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has proposed no cuts to council services in the next financial year, despite £5 million of new cuts from central government.
Councillor Brady’s Budget … More
London celebrates first Borough of Culture – with a little help from Hull
London launched its first-ever Borough of Culture this year, a Mayor of London initiative partly inspired by Hull’s transformative year as UK City of Culture.
Waltham Forest is the first … More
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