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
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights 3rd October 2019 Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year. Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, to help with the festivities after he met them earlier this year. Sophie, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHarrison TorrHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie CarterSpecial OlympicsSt Stephen’s Shopping Centre
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess 17th July 2019 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, will be granted the Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber Award. He will be presented with an official scroll by the Lord Mayor, Councillor […] Read more Civic News Councillor Stephen BradyCouncillor Steve WilsonFreedom Festival Arts TrustGraham ChestersHonorary BurgessHull CollegeOfstedUniversity of Hull
Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day in Hull city centre this weekend 5th June 2019 Two of Hull’s much-loved summer events will come together in this city centre this weekend. Lord Mayor’s Hanse Day 2019 – a combination of International Hanse Day and the Lord Mayor’s Gala – will bring a hive of activity to the city centre. On Saturday 8 June, the Lord Mayor will officially open the event […] Read more Civic News What's on Lord Mayor
Hull’s new Lord Mayor wants to meet you 30th May 2019 Hull’s newest Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber is inviting Hull residents to pay him a visit. Councillor Steve Wilson, who was installed in office last week, is hoping to meet city residents at his At Home event next week. The event will be held on Saturday 8 June from […] Read more Civic News Lord Mayor
Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor Steve Wilson takes the chains 23rd May 2019 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, has been officially installed in office. Councillor Steve Wilson received the chains and robes in a ceremony this morning at the Guildhall, becoming the 107th Lord Mayor of the city. Cllr Wilson’s husband, Karl Hudder, was named his Consort. The Deputy Lord […] Read more Civic News Lord Mayor
New memorial recognises Hull’s International Brigade 16th March 2019 A sculpture has been unveiled to honour those who volunteered from Hull to fight fascism in the Spanish Civil War. Nine men and one woman from this area volunteered to fight against the rising levels of fascism during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), a time when it was illegal for a British citizen to fight […] Read more Civic
