Council Government and Democracy

View article Countdown begins to Hull Local and Humberside PCC elections

Countdown begins to Hull Local and Humberside PCC elections

25th March 2024

Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer, has today published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall for both the city’s local council and Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections. The pre-election period is now underway, running from the publication of Notice of Election to the close of polls at […]

View article Rhiannon Beeson, Liberal Democrats wins Avenue ward by-election

Rhiannon Beeson, Liberal Democrats wins Avenue ward by-election

16th February 2024

Rhiannon Beeson, Liberal Democrats has been elected as the new councillor in the Avenue ward. The results of the by-election are: The new political make-up of the council is: The turnout for the by-election was 29 per cent. The Avenue ward covers an area including Pearson Park, Chanterlands Avenue, part of Spring Bank West and […]

View article Avenues by-election polls open

Avenues by-election polls open

15th February 2024

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: The ward covers an area including Pearson Park, Chanterlands Avenue, part of Spring Bank West and Princes Avenue. Polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm and voters will […]

View article Devolution: What is a Mayoral Combined Authority?

Devolution: What is a Mayoral Combined Authority?

29th January 2024

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 working on key strategic priorities to improve the local economy. Creating an MCA could unlock significant long-term investment and secure key powers at a local […]

View article Still time to have your say as devolution consultation reaches halfway point

Still time to have your say as devolution consultation reaches halfway point

29th January 2024

People in Hull and the East Riding have just over a month to have their say on the devolution proposal for the region, as the consultation reaches the midway point. Thousands have already taken part in the public consultation on the proposal, which could determine the future of the area. The devolution proposal includes the […]

View article Devolution: Council announces citywide consultation events

Devolution: Council announces citywide consultation events

16th January 2024

Residents of Hull will have the chance to give their views on the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposals in person after a series of consultation drop-in events have been announced. The first event is taking place this Thursday, 18 January, with residents able to visit sessions all over Hull across January and February, where […]

View article Business Engagement Board supports devolution proposals for the region

Business Engagement Board supports devolution proposals for the region

9th January 2024

Business and council leaders from Hull and the East Riding have come together for positive discussions on devolution. Hull City Council leader, Mike Ross, as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader, Anne Handley, attended the Hull and East Riding Business Engagement Board (BEB) yesterday, Monday 8 January. The board is chaired by Arco […]

View article Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 4 January

Job Vacancies at Hull City Council – 4 January

4th January 2024

Want to make a difference in Hull? Join our team of passionate people and work on local projects that matter. Check out the latest job vacancies at Hull City Council this week: Catering Assistant (Extra Care) Salary details: £22366 – £22737 Closing date: 7 January 2024 The post holder will undertake catering duties relating to the operation of catering […]

View article Devolution: Time for the public to have their say

Devolution: Time for the public to have their say

2nd January 2024

People across Hull and East Yorkshire can now have their say on devolution proposals for the region. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have today launched an eight-week consultation on the proposal to create a Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA), led by a directly elected mayor. The leaders of […]

View article Hull and East Riding councils back devolution consultation

Hull and East Riding councils back devolution consultation

21st December 2023

Councillors in Hull and the East Riding have today agreed that proposals for devolution in the region should go out to public consultation. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council both held extraordinary full council meetings today (Thursday 21 December), in which each council voted in favour of progressing with the devolution proposals. […]

View article Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation

Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation

18th December 2023

Hull and East Riding Devolution (HEY Devolution) will be heard at an extraordinary Full Council meeting this week following Hull City Council’s Cabinet choosing to progress to a full public consultation on the proposed deal. The detailed report setting out the case for the devolution of powers and funding from the government and Hull and […]

View article Minister and council leaders sign devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire

Minister and council leaders sign devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire

28th November 2023

Council leaders in the East Riding and Hull put pen to paper on a proposed devolution deal with the Government as Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young visited East Yorkshire yesterday. Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council and the Levelling Up Minister all signed […]