Council Government and Democracy

View article Polls now open for Hull’s local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Polls now open for Hull’s local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections

2nd May 2024

Residents across Hull have the opportunity to go to the polls today in the city council local election, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner election. Elections are taking place in 19 of Hull’s 21 wards today. Central and Pickering wards do not have local elections. Residents in all wards have the opportunity to […]

View article 2024’s local election candidates are published

2024’s local election candidates are published

9th April 2024

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 of the 19 Hull wards that have scheduled local elections – there are no elections in Central and Pickering wards this year. Find out who […]

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. […]