Budget 2020/21: 10 things you need to know 27th February 2020 The budget statement from Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, has been approved for 2020/21. The budget, approved at a meeting of Full Council today, includes changes in Council Tax and children’s services, and the city’s carbon neutral commitment for 2030. Here are 10 things you need to know about the 2020/21 budget: […] Read more Adult social care Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Waste Armed ForcesBudgetcouncil taxCouncillor Stephen BradyFly-tipping
Council takes immediate action to improve children’s services following Ofsted visit 6th February 2020 Hull City Council has confirmed the immediate measures it has taken to improve children’s services, following a two-day monitoring visit by Ofsted in January, when inspectors concluded that the experiences of children in care had “significantly declined.” Accepting Ofsted’s findings, the council’s Leader and Chief Executive today confirmed that: All cases are in the process […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Stephen BradyMatt JukesOfsted
HMO rule change considered by Hull City Council 17th December 2019 A new provision to block development rights to turn family homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has been supported by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The Article 4 direction to remove rights for converting smaller homes into HMOs will now be considered by Full Council next month. The new provision has been designed to ensure […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy Housing News Regeneration Article 4CabinetCouncillor Daren HaleFull CouncilHMOs
Hull General Election 2019: as it happened 12th December 2019 On Thursday 12 December, people in Hull went to the polls to cast their votes in the General Election. MPs were elected across three constituencies in Hull – Hull East, Hull North and Hull West & Hessle. Below are the results from each constituency – Hull East Julia Brown (Green Party) – 784 Marten Hall […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
Millions who died in First World War remembered in Hull this weekend 8th November 2019 Hull will this weekend remember the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. Hull’s annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday at the Hull Cenotaph in Paragon Square, marking the 101st anniversary of the 1918 armistice. It will follow work to improve access to the Cenotaph which […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Bishop of HullCouncillor Steve WilsonFirst World WarHull CenotaphHumberside PoliceHumberside Police Concert BandLord Mayor
Hull City Council shortlisted for prestigious Council of the Year award 8th November 2019 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award. The local authority is up for Council of the Year at the Local Government Chronicle’s LGC Awards in March next year. The council has also been shortlisted in the Housing Initiative and Public/Private Partnership categories. Chief executive Matt Jukes said: “The vital contribution that […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyHull City CouncilLGC AwardsLiving With WaterLocal Government ChronicleMatt JukesYorkshire Water
Voting in the General Election: all you need to know 7th November 2019 People across the country will next month be given the chance to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament in the General Election. Read more Council Government and Democracy General Election News DemocracyGeneral Election 2019Matt JukesNotice of ElectionRegister to vote
Multi-million pound procurement partnership extended by Hull City Council 24th October 2019 A successful procurement partnership that has delivered hundreds of millions of pounds of projects in Hull has been extended by five years. Esteem delivers infrastructure solutions for major projects on behalf of Hull City Council using a loyal, largely local supply chain with a demonstrable track record of delivering both capital projects and operational support […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Building Schools for the Future programmeCouncillor Daren HaleEsteem
Love Hull winter edition lands in Hull next week 18th October 2019 A magazine for people who love Hull will land on doormats across the city next week. Love Hull magazine launched in the summer with a debut edition featuring interviews, highlights and updates on the biggest things going on in the city. And the second edition of the magazine promises to be even more popular than […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Stephen BradyLove Hull
Have a say on your polling station 20th September 2019 Hull residents have a chance to comment on their polling station location as a polling station review begins today. In Hull, there are 117 polling districts and polling stations for elections. They are reviewed every five years. Electoral services officer Mike Thomas said: “We aim to make voting as easy as possible and the review […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News electionsPolling stations
Leanne Fudge wins St Andrew’s and Dockland by-election 6th September 2019 Leanne Fudge has been elected as the new councillor in the St Andrew’s and Dockland ward. The results of the by-election are: Dan Bond (Conservative) – 193 Leanne Fudge (Labour) – 837 Tracey Henry (Liberal Democrats) – 805 The new political make-up of the council is: Labour Group – 31 Liberal Democrat Group – 24 […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News by-electionsDan BondelectionsLeanne FudgeSt Andrew’s and Dockland wardTracey Henry
Polls open in Hull City Council by-election 5th September 2019 Residents in the St Andrew’s and Docklands ward have the opportunity to go to the polls today in a city council by-election. The candidates in today’s by-election are: Dan Bond (Conservative) Leanne Fudge (Labour) Tracey Henry (Liberal Democrats) The ward has 10,380 registered voters. It covers an area from the city centre to parts of […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Dan BondLeanne FudgeSt. Andrew's and Docklands wardTracey Henry
