Council Government and Democracy





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Hull culture hits Westminster

A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners.

The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that … More





The Guildhall in Hull, with Charles Wilson statue in the foreground

Electoral register door-knock starts in Hull

Residents who have not yet confirmed their household voter registration details will receive a knock at the door this week, as council representatives start to visit outstanding properties.

The annual … More


Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet

UPDATE: Full Council voted to endorse the Council Plan at a meeting on Thursday 21 November 2024.

Hull City Council’s priorities for the next four years have been set out, … More


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Council backs rat trail

Hull City Council has announced it is supporting a major cultural trail to be held in 2025, as details of a commitment of funds to Puffins Galore Ltd have been … More




Cllr Mark Collinson is Lord Mayor for 2024/25

111th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed

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 … More


Local Elections 2024

Hull local elections 2024 – as it happened

The results for Hull’s local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 3 May at the Guildhall.

The Liberal Democrat group held control of Hull City Council, with … More



The Guildhall in Hull.

2024’s local election candidates are published

Nominations have been published for this year’s local elections, residents can now find which candidates are standing for election in their ward.

One seat is up for election in each … More




The Guildhall in Hull, with Charles Wilson statue in the foreground

Avenues by-election polls open

Residents in the Avenues ward have the opportunity to go to the polls today in a city council by-election.

The candidates in today’s by-election are:

  • Rhiannon Beeson (Liberal Democrats)
  • Alex
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Devolution: What is a Mayoral Combined Authority?

The devolution proposals for Hull and East Yorkshire involves the creation of a Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) covering both authorities.

Establishing an MCA is a formal, legal step, allowing closer … More











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