Schools to learn about Hull’s historic figures
All secondary schools in Hull are to receive a copy of a book published to mark the completion of the Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque trail.
The trail honours 100 … More
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£42m invested to protect from flooding a decade on from tidal surge
On 5 December 2013, Hull was submerged by a tidal surge, the like of unseen since 1953.
Over 250 properties and many roads were flooded and impacted areas stretched from … More
Community to have its say following landmark referendum
Newington Neighbourhood Plan (NNP) has been endorsed by the local community following a landmark referendum in Hull.
Residents went to the polls and voted in favour of the plan which … More
Minister and council leaders sign devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire
Council leaders in the East Riding and Hull put pen to paper on a proposed devolution deal with the Government as Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young visited East Yorkshire yesterday.… More
Devolution deal announced for Hull and East Yorkshire
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have welcomed the news that the Government has today (November 22) announced a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire.… More
Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on
Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull-born football legend and Former England Women’s Football Captain Dr Carol Thomas, alongside the Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal next week.… More
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Returns
The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will be back at Hull Minster next month.
Dozens of decorated trees will fill up the 700-year-old Church, from Tuesday 5 December to … More
Remembrance Day 2023
Hull will once again remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, on the 105th anniversary of the 1918 armistice.
At … More
Cabinet approves district heat project to move forward
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the go ahead to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN), the council’s long-term, cost-saving energy supply project.
The decision means the council will form … More
Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences
Delegates from the drainage section of Hong Kong’s government visited the Guildhall in Hull last week to learn about the city’s resilient flood alleviation schemes.
The visitors from Asia visited … More
Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project
Hull City Council will seek approval from Cabinet to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage its district heating project.
An LLC, which would be regulated by Ofgem, would … More
Devolution deal has to suit the people of Hull
Next year, 2024, marks ten years since the current phase of English devolution started with the Greater Manchester Agreement in 2014.
When we talk about devolution, for many it isn’t … More
Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed
Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s … More
Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement
Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding.
Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for … More
100th – and final – Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque to be unveiled
The 100th Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque is to be unveiled later this week at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull.
The blue and gold plaque will honour … More
Girls hit back of the net thanks to council funding
A girls’ football team have been hitting the back of the net thanks to over £2,000 worth of support from Hull City Council.
Council leader, Mike Ross, has granted £2,322 … More
Hull Minster to host annual service
The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber will attend the annual Sea, Field and Factory Service at Hull Minster later this month.
Councillor Kalvin Neal encourages residents to join … More
Lord Mayor to hold charity music quiz
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull is to hold a charity music quiz next month.
Councillor Kalvin Neal extends an invite to all to attend the Guildhall on Tuesday … More
Council given authority to progress devolution plans
Hull City Council will formally progress plans for its devolution deal after it was given authority to do so by Cabinet.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils were named … More
Hull remembers Srebrenica victims
Hull City Council will once again mark Srebrenica Memorial Day in the city, hosting an event for members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community.
Guests will remember the thousands of … More
Cabinet asked to agree to Devolution talks
Hull City Council’s Cabinet will later this month be asked to endorse plans to formally progress with devolution for Hull and the East Riding.
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire … More
South Atlantic Medal holders to receive Honorary Freedom of the City
Veterans of the Falklands War are to receive the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull.
The Freedom Scroll will be presented to holders of the South Atlantic … More
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service To Take Place
The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to hold his Civic Service at Hull Minster.
It will take place on Sunday 16 July, with the service commencing at … More
Devolution for East Riding and Hull takes new step – joint statement from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council
The leaders of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council have agreed to hold talks with the government to look at the option of an elected mayor as … More
A piece of Hull’s timekeeping history to rise and fall again after 100 years following major restoration
Hull’s Time Ball has reclaimed the city’s skyline, situated on top of The Guildhall’s clock tower, 196ft (60m) above ground level.
It is just one of a small number still … More
Lord Mayor to welcome residents
The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to stage his Lord Mayor’s At Home event at the Guildhall next month.
The free event will allow residents to meet Councillor … More
Lord Mayor to visit Hull4Ukraine
The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Councillor Kalvin Neal will visit the new Hull4Ukraine base at 16 Whitefriargate in Hull city centre on Saturday … More
110th Lord Mayor takes on role for the year
The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today.
Coronation celebrations come to Hull city centre
Hull city centre will be awash with red, white and blue in May as the Royal Coronation is celebrated.
On Saturday 6 May, the coronation of King Charles III will … More
Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre
The coronations of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort will be shown on two big screens in Hull, thanks to funding from the government.
The screens will be … More
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