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
Lord Mayor brings Mardi Gras to Guildhall 7th March 2023 The Lord Mayor, Cllr Christine Randall is holding a Mardi Gras-themed charity ball next month, with tickets available to buy now. The ball will be held on Friday 14 April in the magnificent setting of the Banqueting Hall in the Guildhall, with a four-course meal and live entertainment from local band ‘Your cup of tea’. […] Read more Civic News What's on charity ballLord Mayor Cllr Christine RandallMardi Gras ball
Hull City Council to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary 22nd February 2023 On Friday (24 February), Hull City Council will mark a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukraine flag will be flown at full mast from the Guildhall, whilst Queen Victoria Square will be lit in blue and yellow across the weekend. Council staff will also be invited to participate in a national one-minute […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News What's on AnniversaryCllr Mike RossHull4UkraineUkraineUkraine invasion
Mayor of Futaba-machi visits Hull 17th January 2023 The Mayor of Futaba-machi in Japan, Mr Shiro Izawa, along with former Hull English teacher, Anthony Ballard, have visited Hull to talk about how a natural disaster in their country gave rise to a unique relationship between our areas. Anthony, who previously taught English in Hull, and former East Riding English teacher, Philip Jellyman, moved […] Read more Civic Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockFutaba-machiHull's Young MayorLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Former England Football captain to become Honorary Freeman of Hull 12th January 2023 England Women’s Football captain, Carol Thomas BEM will be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this month. The Hull-born footballer will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday 19 January. Carol was the second ever captain of England Women […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Carol Thomas BEMFreedom of the CityHonorary Freeman of HullLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Former council leader to receive Honorary Freedom of the City of Hull 16th November 2022 Former Leader of Hull City Council, Patrick Doyle is to be granted the Honorary Freedom of the City this week. Honorary Alderman Doyle will be presented with the Honorary Freemen scroll by The Lord Mayor of Hull, Councillor Christine Randall, in the Council Chamber on Thursday (17 November). The title of Honorary Freeman of the […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Freedom of the CityHonorary Alderman Patrick DoyleLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Remembrance Sunday 2022 service to take place next week 9th November 2022 Hull will remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, this Sunday, on the 104th anniversary of the 1918 armistice. At 10.30am on Sunday 13 November, a parade will leave from Pease Street and travel to the city centre Cenotaph before the annual service of remembrance takes place […] Read more Civic News What's on Lord Mayor Cllr Christine RandallRemembrance Day 2022Remembrance Sunday
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree festival returns to Hull Minster 19th October 2022 Business and organisations have been invited to take part the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival, as it returns to Hull Minster next month. The event, which sees decorated Christmas trees displayed in the Minster, will take place Tuesday 29 November until Saturday 17 December. Lord Mayor, Councillor Christine Randall, said: “The Christmas tree festival is […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on Christmas Tree FestivalHull MinsterLord Mayor Cllr Christine Randall
Rugby League World Cup: Fiji team touch down in UK and are joined by tournament trophies 29th September 2022 The Defence School of Transport (Normandy Barracks) played a new role today (Thursday 29 September) as it welcomed the Rugby League World Cup trophies, alongside the international Fiji team, who are using the barracks as a training camp ahead of the competition. The trophies are in the region as part of the National Lottery Trophies […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on Donna GrantFijiLord Mayor Cllr Christine RandallNational Lottery Trophy TourNormandy BarracksRugby League World Cup
Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen to be screened in Queen Victoria Square 12th September 2022 Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, many people are reflecting on her lifetime of service and dedication to her country. On Monday 19th September, Hull City Council will be providing residents and visitors to Hull with the opportunity to come together in Queen Victoria Square to watch her […] Read more Civic News Death of Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Victoria Square
High Sheriff to read Proclamation from City Hall balcony 9th September 2022 The reading of the Proclamation of the new Sovereign by the High Sheriff of East Riding of Yorkshire will take place at Hull City Hall in Queen Victoria Square, Hull, at 1pm on Sunday 11 September. A procession will leave the Guildhall at 12noon and make its way to Queen Victoria Square, where the High […] Read more Civic News Death of Queen Elizabeth IIKing Charles III
