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
One Yorkshire leaders present devolution proposals to PM Boris Johnson 29th July 2019 One Yorkshire leaders have written to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a bid to “urgently unlock” the benefits of devolution. The proposals, signed by Yorkshire leaders including Councillor Stephen Brady, Leader of Hull City Council, are being published today ahead of Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August. They would see a series of interim […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Boris JohnsonCouncillor Stephen BradyHull City CouncilHumber LEPOne YorkshirePrime MinisterYorkshire Day
Hull City Council pledges to support staff with terminal illness 15th July 2019 Hull City Council has become the latest organisation to sign up to a policy that supports staff going through a terminal illness diagnosis. The ‘Dying to Work’ Charter is a voluntary commitment that gives additional protection to employees dealing with this extremely difficult situation and offers the reassurance of support. The local authority is one […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Stephen BradyDying to WorkHull City CouncilMatt JukesTUC
Residents urged to submit household voter details 15th July 2019 Hull households will this week receive a form asking them to check their household voter registration details. The Annual Canvass allows Hull City Council to keep its electoral register up-to-date. Registering correctly allows residents to take part in elections. Matt Jukes, electoral registration officer, said: “It’s really important that all households respond, whether the information […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Annual CanvaselectionsElectoral registerMatt Jukes
Hull Young People’s Parliament elects new Young Mayor 7th June 2019 Hull Young People’s Parliament has selected its latest Young Mayor. Gabriela Surdyk, 15, will spend the next 12 months working with other young people and decision-makers to promote the interests of young people in the city. She will attend the Young People’s Parliament at the Guildhall, take part in civic duties, and accompany the Lord […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning Young MayorYoung People's Parliament
European elections: All you need to know 8th May 2019 The countdown is on for the European Parliament elections, when Hull residents will be able to vote on candidates representing Yorkshire and the Humber. The elections take place on Thursday 23 May. Six members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected to represent Yorkshire and the Humber. View the list of candidates here. Here […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
Hull local elections 2019: as it happened 2nd May 2019 The results for the local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 3 May at the Guildhall. Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 31 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council remains: Labour Group 31 Liberal Democrat Group 24 Conservative Group 2 New councillors […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
Local elections: Find out who is standing in your ward 4th April 2019 Nominations are in for this year’s local elections. Residents can now look at who is standing for election in their ward. A seat is up for election in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards, with Bricknell and University wards do not have elections this year. Find out who is standing for election here. Residents who are […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
EU Settled Status: here’s what you need to know 1st April 2019 If you are an EU citizen living in Hull, you need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Here are the key things to know about the scheme: In order to remain in the UK after it leaves the EU, EU citizens and their family members need to apply for settled status EU citizens must apply […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News
The card that makes it easier and cheaper for young people to travel 13th March 2019 Enterprising youngsters have created a travel card making it easier and cheaper for young people to travel around the region. The KAT Card, created by Hull’s Young People’s Parliament (HYPP), allows young people aged 19 and under to ride buses in Hull and parts of the East Riding for just £10 per week. 700 youngsters […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Transport & Streets
Hull City Council leader proposes no service cuts in Budget proposal 18th January 2019 Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has proposed no cuts to council services in the next financial year, despite £5 million of new cuts from central government. Councillor Brady’s Budget Statement for 2019/20 proposes to continue to fund a pensioner bus pass scheme, free bulky item collection and subsidies to school meals. It will also […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCouncillor Stephen Brady
