VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader 19th March 2020 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 Council meeting in this morning the importance of following Government advice to protect against the outbreak. He said: “We are clearly living in unprecedented times […] Read more Civic Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyGuildhallHull City Council
Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 17th March 2020 Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull. This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of the Guildhall tower, including the removal of the existing replica Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and installation of a fully working new one. Now companies are […] Read more Civic News Councillor Daren HaleGuildhallHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Armed Forces veterans to learn about mental health support 10th March 2020 Veterans and their families in Hull will be given the chance to learn about health support in the region. The second annual Supporting Our Armed Forces Community event is a chance to look at help available for veterans across the region. This year, the focus is on health and, in particular, mental health. About 200 […] Read more Adult social care Civic News Armed ForcesHull City CouncilVeterans
Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know 27th February 2020 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 Council Tax and children’s services, and the city’s carbon neutral commitment for 2030. Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2020/21 budget: […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Waste Armed ForcesBudgetcouncil taxCouncillor Stephen BradyFly-tipping
Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier 12th February 2020 Twenty-five Cadets and two teachers from the Netherlands will visit Hull as part of a project to trace the steps of a Second World War soldier. Corporal Richard Sydney Huitt, who began his military journey in Hull, was killed in action and buried in the grounds of the Cadets’ school in the Netherlands. The Cadets […] Read more Civic News Armed ForcesBereavement ServicesCouncillor Alan GardinerCouncillor Steve WilsonLord MayorVeterans Community Hub
Pearson Park archway to be reopened this week 17th December 2019 The 150-year-old Pearson Park archway will be officially reopened this week. The gateway to the park will be reopened by the Lord Mayor of Hull on Thursday after a year-long project to renovate the historic structure. Councillor Steve Wilson will be joined by teams from the Pearson Park Trust, Hull City Council’s Pearson Park project […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor John FarehamNational Lottery Heritage FundPearson ParkPearson Park archwayPearson Park Restoration Project
Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor 4th December 2019 Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper. Of 25 trees entered for display, judges named Ganton School’s tree the best and the team behind it will be invited for afternoon tea in […] Read more Christmas Civic News Christmas 2019Christmas HullCouncillor Steve WilsonHull MinsterLord Mayor
Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on 15th November 2019 Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the city as Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Wilson and special guests hit the big button to bathe Queen Victoria Square in festive illumination. Watch the switch-on […] Read more Christmas Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Christmas 2019Councillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019
Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster 14th November 2019 Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month. The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster. It takes place from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 December from 10am to 4pm. Funds will be raised for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas HullCouncillor Steve WilsonHull MinsterLord Mayor
Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know 11th November 2019 Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday 14 November, with thousands expected to watch. Entertainment will get under way at 5pm, with performer Andy Train taking the reins as host on Hull […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie Carter
Hull businesses thanked by the Lord Mayor for supporting care leavers 15th October 2019 Hull businesses which provide support to care-leavers have been recognised for their work by the Lord Mayor. Firms which offered opportunities for young people as to improve their vocational and educational profile, as well as opening up future employment prospects, were presented with a certificate and pin badge and welcomed into the Lord Mayor’s parlour. Trident, NPS […] Read more Civic Care LeaversCouncillor Steve WilsonGuildhallLord MayorRoom 42
