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
“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns 24th October 2025 Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
60s + 70s night to boost Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund 20th October 2025 A fantastic night of 60s + 70s music in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities. It will take place at the New Walton Club on Walton Street on Thursday 13 November, with tickets costing just £5 per person. The fun will start at 7:30pm, where attendees can also enjoy bingo and […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Lord Mandelson statement 11th September 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the council’s Labour group, Councillor Daren Hale, along with the council’s Independent Group, have jointly called for Lord Mandelson to be stripped of his post of High Steward of Hull. In a statement, Councillor Ross said: “In light of recent developments, with […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Daren HaleHigh Steward
Lord Mayor to attend annual Hull Minster service 8th September 2025 The yearly civic Sea, Field and Factory Service will return to Hull Minster later this week. The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Cheryl Payne, below, will attend the event, which takes place on Sunday 14 September. It will begin at 2pm, and a civic procession will go between […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
“There might just be a Coldplay question or two!” – Lord Mayor’s Music Quiz returns 22nd August 2025 After tens of thousands of people flocked to Hull for the two stunning Coldplay shows during August, the Lord Mayor’s annual Music Quiz might arguably provide September’s pick of the pops. Teams of up to 6 people will pit their musical wits against each other during the event at the Guildhall on Tuesday 30 September, […] Read more Civic News ColdplayCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day 20th August 2025 The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August. The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce House, which will take place in the museum’s Mandela Gardens. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor will officially open a gathering at the Hull Afro Caribbean Community […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorModern day slaveryWilberforce House Museum
