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
Annual quiz night back at Hull Guildhall 3rd February 2025 A quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull’s chosen charities is to be staged for the 31st time. Teams will compete for the Trevor Stark Memorial Trophy at the Guildhall on Tuesday 4 March, starting at 7:30pm. The always-popular event has limited availability, so entries are on a first come first […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayorquiz night
Major landmarks to turn purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 20th January 2025 Iconic buildings in Hull are to be lit up purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The annual day of remembrance occurs each year on 27 January. This year has added poignancy as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex at Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is also 30 years since […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial day
Tickets on sale for Rainbow Valentine’s Ball 15th January 2025 The Lord Mayor’s Rainbow Valentine’s Ball is to be staged again in 2025. The formal and fabulous event will take place at the Guildhall on Friday 14 February, starting at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 7pm, with carriages at midnight. Daz’s Rock 4 Charity and Queen Margarita will be among those performing, whilst Andy Train […] Read more Civic News What's on Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord MayorRainbow Valentine's Ball
Amy Johnson Cup for Courage – nominations sought for Hull bravery award 14th January 2025 The nominations deadline is approaching for an award that recognises where young people from Hull have shown exceptional bravery. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage was created in 1930 by the pioneering Hull-born pilot. It is awarded to Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. The […] Read more Children and families Civic Education and Learning News Amy JohnsonCllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Christmas card competition winners announced 19th December 2024 Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024. Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month. A panel of judges selected 10 year old Oscar from Ainthorpe Primary as the winner in the primary school category, with 13 year old Lilah from […] Read more Children and families Christmas Civic News ChristmasCllr Mark CollinsonCllr Mike RossGuildhallHull City CouncilLord MayorMatt Jukes
Meet Hull’s new Young Mayor 6th December 2024 Eunice has been voted as Hull’s new Young Mayor. Almost 100 young people met in the Guildhall last month and cast their votes for who they would like to lead Hull Young People’s Parliament. Six candidates put forward their manifestos anonymously and those in attendance made their choices based on those submissions. Eunice, 14, of […] Read more Children and families Civic News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentYoung Mayor
