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
