‘Hull is a city of world champions’ 20th February 2026 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has congratulated Hull KR following last night's 30-24 victory over Brisbane Broncos in the Betfred World Club Challenge at the MKM Stadium. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull KRMKM StadiumWorld Club Challenge
Hull CC News landing on doorsteps from today! 13th February 2026 This week, the first edition of Hull CC News in 2026, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with seven pages of events and what’s on listings, including a host of free events. You will […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossFreetown WayHull CC NewsMaritimesimpler recycling
Annual quiz night in Hull boosts Lord Mayor’s chosen charities 9th February 2026 The Trevor Stark Memorial Trophy will once again be up for grabs when an annual quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund is staged at the Guildhall next month. Teams will come together on Tuesday 3 March 2026 to compete for the cup during the 32nd occasion of the event. Paul Towse […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord Mayor
Hull to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 22nd January 2026 Some of Hull’s most well-known buildings are to be lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). Held each year on 27 January, HMD commemorates the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more killed under Nazi persecution. Those who died in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Hull City Hall News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial dayHull City Hall
Lord Mayor’s Valentine’s event to showcase songs from the decades 13th January 2026 A fantastic music night in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities in the run up to Valentine’s Day. The New Walton Club will feature performers singing songs from the 50s all the way through until the 2000s. It will take place on Thursday 12 February, starting at 7:30pm, with tickets available […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Council tourism boss named in New Year Honours list 30th December 2025 Hull City Council’s Destination Hull manager Anthony Yates has been names in the King’s New Year Honours list for his Services to Tourism. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Anthony YatesChris BlacksellCllr Mike RossDestination Hull managerMatt JukesNew Year Honours ListVHEY
Annual Christmas service to be held 1st December 2025 The annual Christmas remembrance service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium later this month. The traditional event, which is open to all, will take place on Sunday 14 December, starting at 2pm, where those attending are asked to arrive around 1:45pm. It will be held in the large chapel, and will provide a chance for […] Read more Christmas Civic Customer Services News Chanterlands CrematoriumChristmasCllr Ted Dolman
Nominations sought for Hull bravery award – Amy Johnson Cup for Courage 27th November 2025 Entries are being encouraged for a prize named after an aviation pioneer who hailed from Hull. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage dates back to the 1930s and is awarded to Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. It was created by Amy herself. Funding for […] Read more Civic News Amy JohnsonCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region 25th November 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell. Ambassador Mitchell was touring the state-of-the-art Siemens Mobility rail factory at Goole on Friday 21 November. Cllr Ross was one of several delegates who met with the ambassador whose visit was part of a ‘domestic roadshow’ launched by the […] Read more Business Civic News Regeneration Ambassador Andrew MitchellCllr Mike RossGreenport HullSiemens
NOW SOLD OUT: Lord Mayor to hold Christmas At Home event 10th November 2025 UPDATE: Tickets are now sold out for this event. The traditional Lord Mayor At Home event is to take on a festive feel this year, as Councillor Cheryl Payne will welcome guests to Hull’s Guildhall shortly before Christmas. The annual occasion is a chance to meet the Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber in […] Read more Christmas Civic News
Hull to host Remembrance Sunday service 6th November 2025 The annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade will take place this Sunday, as Hull will once again remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. The military parade will depart Queen Victoria Square at 10:25am on Sunday 9 November, moving down Carr Lane, and then turning north […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorRemembrance Sunday
Standard bearers to receive Lord Mayor’s Award 4th November 2025 Standard bearers who proudly represent Hull at events such as Remembrance Sunday are to receive the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Award. Twenty standard bearers will be granted with the courtesy title of Honorary Burgess during a reception at the Guildhall this Friday, 7 November, which is 2 days […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayorremembrance
