Hull charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 21st August 2024 The previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull has handed over cheques to the charities he supported during his year in the role. Councillor Kalvin Neal’s nominated charities were Dove House Hospice and Hull 4 Heroes. They will each benefit from £1,772.10. Money was raised during the various events held during Councillor Neal’s mayoral year, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealDove House HospiceHull 4 HeroesLGBT+Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor welcomes twin city representative 19th August 2024 The Lord Mayor has welcomed an official representative from one of Hull’s twin cities to the Guildhall. Councillor Mark Collinson hosted David Robinson, who represented the US city of Raleigh. Although he now lives and works in the state of North Carolina, David was born and raised in Hull. He said: “It was wonderful to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhall
Lord Mayor to play in British Chess Championships in Hull 16th July 2024 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull is to compete in the upcoming British Chess Championships, which will be held in the city. Councillor Mark Collinson is a competitive player in the sport, and has played in the tournament previously when it has been held in other towns and cities. It is returning to Hull […] Read more Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on ChessCllr Mark CollinsonHull City HallLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Hull to remember Srebrenica victims 9th July 2024 Srebrenica Memorial Day will once again be marked in Hull, as an annual event will take place at the Guildhall. Members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community will gather to remember the thousands of people killed in the genocide between 1992 and 1995. It will happen on Thursday 11 July, which is the anniversary of […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossGuildhallSrebrenica Memorial Day
Lord Mayor to open chess tournament 3rd July 2024 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to join other chess enthusiasts at a free festival about the game. Councillor Mark Collinson will help open ChessFest Hull, which has a focus on promoting junior involvement in the sport. It will take place at Princes Quay shopping centre on Sunday 7 July. The free […] Read more Civic News Sport What's on ChessCllr Mark CollinsonLord Mayor
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service to take place 19th June 2024 The annual Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 23 June. All are welcome, with the service starting at 2.00pm. A civic procession will take place beforehand, starting at the Guildhall at 1.40pm. It will be led by the Humberside Police band, which will also lead the procession back to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
111th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 23rd May 2024 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Mark Collinson, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Collinson was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 16 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2024/2025 mayoral year. The installation ceremony took place […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Civic Funeral for Honorary Alderman Gemmell 2nd May 2024 A civic funeral service for Honorary Alderman David Gemmell will take place next week. The former Lord Mayor died in March, at the age of 83. The service will take place at Hull Minster on Friday 10 May at 10am, where all are welcome. A civic procession will take place beforehand, travelling from the Guildhall […] Read more Civic News GuildhallHull MinsterLord Mayor
Air raid memorial service to be held 22nd April 2024 A service will be held next month to remember those who died in Hull during the Second World War. The Citizens Air Raid Memorial Service commemorates all civilian life lost, as well as paying tribute to emergency service personnel. Hull suffered 82 major air attacks between 1939-45, with over 1,200 civilian fatalities. The service particularly […] Read more Civic News Air raid memorialNorthern Cemetery
Freedom of the City parade returns to Hull 10th April 2024 A large-scale military parade and event featuring up to 250 military personnel will take place this weekend in Hull city centre. This Sunday (14 April) The Freedom of the City parade will be the first in the city in a number of years and will include a ‘military village’ in Queen Victoria Square and Paragon […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom of the CityLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Nealmilitary parade
Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83. First elected in 1988, he served as a Councillor for 26 years, with his term as Lord Mayor occurring from 2010 to 2011. His wife, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossHull History CentreLord MayorThe Deep
Cadets to receive Honorary Freedom of the City 19th March 2024 The good work of some of the country’s premier youth organisations is to be recognised with the award of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull. It will go to two groups – the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force, and the 152 (City of Hull) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
