Cabinet asked to agree to Devolution talks 6th July 2023 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 Councils were named in the first wave of potential devolution deals when the Levelling Up White Paper was launched in February 2022. The Minister for […] Read more Civic News CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolution
South Atlantic Medal holders to receive Honorary Freedom of the City 5th July 2023 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 Medal at an Extraordinary Meeting of Hull City Council. The meeting, called specifically for the purpose, will take place on Thursday 20 July at 4:00pm, […] Read more Civic News Councillor mike rossFalklandsGuildhallLord MayorSouth Atlantic Medal
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service To Take Place 30th June 2023 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 2:00pm. A civic procession will take place beforehand. It will be led by the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force Band, and will set […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
Devolution for East Riding and Hull takes new step – joint statement from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council 21st June 2023 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 part of a new devolution deal. A combined authority deal would involve the two councils working together on strategic issues such as economic investment and […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossDevolution
A piece of Hull’s timekeeping history to rise and fall again after 100 years following major restoration 21st June 2023 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 working in the country and one of the last remaining examples of this type of timekeeping in Britain. Funded by Hull City Council and The […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossGuildhall Time BallNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Lord Mayor to welcome residents 19th June 2023 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 Kalvin Neal following his recent appointment to the prestigious role, as well as enjoying a cuppa and a piece of cake. It will take place […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Councillor Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to visit Hull4Ukraine 9th June 2023 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 10th June, at 11am. Hull4Ukraine is a community group that has been active in the city supporting the people of Ukraine following the invasion in 2022. […] Read more Civic Councillor Kalvin NealLord MayorUkraine
110th Lord Mayor takes on role for the year 25th May 2023 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Read more Civic News 110th Lord MayorCllr Kalvin NealHull 4 HeroesLady MayoressLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
Coronation celebrations come to Hull city centre 5th April 2023 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 be shown on big screens from Hull City Hall balcony and Trinity Market, alongside a full day of activities and celebrations planned across the city […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on eventHull city centreKath Wynne-HagueKing Charles IIIRoyal Coronation
Royal Coronation to be screened in Hull city centre 17th March 2023 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 situated on City Hall balcony and in Trinity Market and act as a focal points for the celebration weekend. Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr […] Read more Children and families Civic Hull City Hall Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Mike RossDCMSKing Charles IIIKings CoronationRoyals
Street party applications now open for King’s Coronation 8th March 2023 With the coronation of King Charles III fast approaching, Hull City Council is inviting communities to apply to hold street parties in their neighbourhood. Residents are able to apply for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) up until Thursday 6 April, meaning they can close the road to traffic and fill it with tables, chairs, […] Read more Children and families Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Rob PritchardKing Charles IIIKings Coronationstreet party
Hull City Council to mark Commonwealth Day 2023 7th March 2023 Commonwealth Day 2023 will be marked in Hull next Monday (13 March) as a flag is raised at the Guildhall. The day marks the ten year anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the Commonwealth, will all 76 UK cities raising the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace at 11am. Members of the public […] Read more Civic News What's on Flag of PeaceLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
