Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 26th January 2021 Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day virtual service to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a special ceremony taking place online on Wednesday 27 January at 7pm. At 8pm, households are encouraged to light candles. This year’s […] Read more Civic News Councillor Lynn PetriniGuildhallholocaust memorial day 2021Lord Mayor
Chair appointed to new Hull and East Yorkshire LEP 8th January 2021 In anticipation of the formal creation of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) on 1st April 2021, the Leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, together with the Chair of the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement Board, have appointed James Newman OBE as its founding Chair. James […] Read more Business Civic News Councillor Richard BurtonCouncillor Stephen BradyEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull and East Riding Business Engagement BoardHull and East Yorkshire LEPHull City CouncilJames Newman
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected 19th November 2020 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 November. Councillor Petrini was elected at the Council’s annual meeting as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2020/2021 mayoral year. During the installation ceremony, […] Read more Civic News Councillor PetriniLord Mayor
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign 18th November 2020 As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began in May 2019. With almost 600 civic engagements under his belt and new Civic Crown awards handed out, Councillor Wilson has been very busy, despite a […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live 10th November 2020 A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning. The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also be available to view on the news Facebook and Twitter accounts. Starting at 10.50am, the 15 minute service will be introduced by Rev. John Hotchin […] Read more Civic News What's on Armistice DaycenotaphCouncillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Hull Fair charter honoured for another year 8th October 2020 The 800-year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place. On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single children’s ride will be situated in Hull city centre. Anyone wishing to ride will be asked for a donation that will be given to the […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Hull FairLord Mayor
Hull registrars prepare to welcome back wedding parties 24th June 2020 Hull City Council’s Registration Service is preparing to reopen for wedding ceremonies. Under new coronavirus guidelines announced on Tuesday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, weddings of up to 30 people will be permitted to take place from Saturday 4 July. But before the service can resume, more clarity is being sought on the logistics of […] Read more Cancellations Civic Closures Coronavirus News Hull City CouncilRegistration Service
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism 3rd June 2020 Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism. Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we are united with those across the world who are struggling against racism and other forms of prejudice. “Reflecting our proud status as a City of […] Read more Civic News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
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
