Hull’s Young MPs help set direction for UK Youth Parliament 7th August 2025 Two young people from Hull have represented the city at the annual conference of the UK Youth Parliament. The event at Sussex University in Brighton brought together Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from across the UK to discuss issues related to young people, as they seek to shape public policy. It provided an opportunity for […] Read more Children and families Civic Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentUK Youth Parliament
Charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 25th July 2025 Two charities supported by the previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull have each received over £3,000. Cruse Bereavement Support and Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University were the nominated charities during the 2024-25 civic year of Councillor Mark Collinson. (Councillor Mark Collinson with Heather Rice, right, from Cruse Bereavement Support) Money was raised at […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonLord Mayor
Crematorium gets ‘Letters to Heaven’ post box 23rd July 2025 A post box allowing bereaved families and friends to leave letters to their late loved ones is now available at Hull’s Chanterlands Crematorium. The white letter box, below, has been kindly donated by a local community group, which wanted those dealing with grief to have the chance to write to their dearly departed. ‘Creative Hands […] Read more Civic Customer Services News Bereavement ServicesChanterlands CrematoriumCllr PritchardCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Honorary Freedom of the City awards for Coyle and Hudgell 21st July 2025 Two of Hull’s well-known sporting figures are to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City. The prestigious honour will be bestowed upon Tommy Coyle and Neil Hudgell. Boxer Tommy proudly represented Hull in 30 professional fights, winning 25 of them. His numerous career highlights include winning the WBC International Silver, IBF International, and Commonwealth […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Councillor Cheryl PayneHull KRLord MayorNeil HudgellTommy Coyle
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on 7th July 2025 Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thousands of people were killed in the genocide in the country, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people murdered on a single […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord MayorSrebrenica
Hull Minster to host annual Lord Mayor event 16th June 2025 The Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 22 June. Councillor Cheryl Payne extends an invitation to all to attend the annual event, which will begin at 2pm. A civic procession, which will start at the Guildhall, will enter the church at 1.50pm, with the congregation asked to be seated […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
Lord Mayor’s chosen charities revealed 27th May 2025 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities for the next year have been confirmed. At the 2025/26 installation ceremony at the Guildhall, the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Cheryl Payne, confirmed STAND and One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire would benefit as part of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund. STAND is the St. […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
112th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 22nd May 2025 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Cheryl Payne, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Payne was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 15 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2025/2026 civic year. The installation ceremony took place earlier […] Read more Civic News
Annual air raid service to take place 28th April 2025 Hull will once again pause to remember those lost during the Second World War as the annual Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service will take place next month. The service commemorates all civilian life lost, as well as paying tribute to emergency service personnel. It particularly honours the hundreds of people who died during heavy bombing […] Read more Civic News Air raid memorialLord MayorNorthern CemeterySecond World War
Learn to dance Bridgerton-style at Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball! 9th April 2025 The Lord Mayor has enlisted the help of a dance tutor for his Bridgerton-themed Charity Ball. Heidi Dodson will teach Regency-era dancing at the event, which takes place at the Guildhall in Hull on Friday 9 May. Kingswood-based Heidi is the head of the company that bears her name, which in addition to dance lessons […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Early bird prices available for Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball 18th March 2025 Preparations are underway for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball, with a chance to take advantage of early bird ticket prices. Admission and a 3-course meal is available for £35 for the event at the magnificent Guildhall in Hull on Friday 9 May. The Bridgerton-theme night will start at 7pm, with attendees asked to dress in […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Charities to receive boost from Hull rock concert 12th February 2025 A rock concert is to be held at the historic Hull City Hall with the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund set to benefit. ‘Daz’s Rock 4 Charity’ returns to the iconic venue on Friday 7 March, with a night of live music for all tastes and ages. The gig will support the Lord Mayor’s chosen […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall News What's on Cllr Mark CollinsonHull City HallLord Mayor
