New Community Strategy will listen to residents and chart a new direction for Hull 21st June 2022 Papers now published online, for the next meeting of Hull City Council’s Cabinet, propose the development of a new Community Strategy for the next 10 years. The council’s City Plan has guided much of what the authority has done over the past 10 years. Now, the council is setting a new Community Strategy to take it […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CabinetCllr Mike RossCommunity StrategyCouncil LeaderHull City Council
Residents asked to confirm household information 21st June 2022 This week Hull City Council’s annual electoral register canvass begins. Households who have a registered e-mail address on the electoral register will receive an e-mail from electoral.services@hullcc.gov.uk at the Council asking them to check their household voter registration details. The annual canvass takes place to allow the Council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News CanvasselectionsMatt Jukesvoter registration
Appointment of new administration, leader and cabinet confirmed for Hull City Council 20th May 2022 The new leader of Hull City Council and cabinet has been formally agreed at a full meeting of Hull City Council. Councillor Mike Ross will lead the council, with Councillor Jackie Dad as deputy. Councillor Dad will also be responsible for governance, finance, legal, HR and digital as well as leading on emergency planning. A […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Jackie DadCllr Mike RossFull CouncilLiberal DemocratsNew administrationNew Cabinetportfolio holders
Hull local elections 2022 – as it happened 6th May 2022 The results for Hull’s local elections were declared in the early hours of Friday 6 May at the Guildhall. The Liberal Democrat group has gained control of Hull City Council, with 29 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is now: Liberal Democrat Group 29 Labour Group 27 Non-aligned […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News electionsHull local electionsLocal Elections 2022
Polling stations ready to open for local elections 4th May 2022 Ballot boxes are ready for 113 polling stations across 19 Hull neighbourhood wards ahead of tomorrow’s local election. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on who represents them. In Hull, 19 councillors will be elected across the city. All candidates can be found here. When polls close at […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2022Polling stations
Here are the candidates for this year’s local elections 6th April 2022 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 Ings and Kingswood wards this year. Find out who […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2022Statement of Persons Nominated
Countdown to Hull local elections begins 28th March 2022 Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and elections Returning Officer, has today (Monday 28 March) published the Notice of Election in the Guildhall. The pre-election period is now underway, running until the close of polls at 10pm on Thursday 5 May. One seat in each of the 19 out of Hull’s 21 wards is […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Hull local electionsMatt JukesNotice of Election
Young people elected to represent Hull as Members of Youth Parliament announced 4th March 2022 The Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has announced who will represent Hull in the UK Youth Parliament. Four youth representatives have been announced; Toby Gold and Logan Richards have been elected as new Members of Youth Parliament (MYP), and Scarlett-Victoria Rowland and Elizabeth Wilson have been elected as Deputy Members. 20 […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayLord Mayor Councillor Lynn PetriniUK Youth Parliament
Hull unites to support humanitarian aid effort for Ukraine 4th March 2022 Hull’s communities are coming together to collect and deliver humanitarian aid for Ukraine under the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. This is being led by Hull’s community and voluntary organisations who have done so much through the pandemic. The Council has agreed to partner with Hull 4 Ukraine and Hull 4 Heroes to support a local […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HaleHull 4 UkraineHull voluntary sectorUkraine
Statement on Ukraine 28th February 2022 After the Local Government Association’s cross-party endorsement of the statement from Council of European Municipalities and Regions, condemning the ongoing attacks on Ukraine, the Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Daren Hale, has written to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, offering any practical support that Hull City Council can provide. Cllr Hale said: “We stand […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Daren HaleLGAUkraine
Budget 2022/23; Keeping Hull moving forward 3rd February 2022 Updated: Full Council has today, 24 February, approved the budget for 2022/23. The Leader’s proposed Budget for 2022/23 is to be discussed at the council’s Scrutiny meeting on Friday 11 February, before it goes to Full Council on Thursday 24 February. Leader of the Council, Councillor Daren Hale said: “We have named this budget “Keeping […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCapital fundingcouncil taxCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Phil WebsterFull CouncilRevenue funding
Government announcement on a devolution deal welcomed by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils 2nd February 2022 The leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Daren Hale and Councillor Jonathan Owen, have welcomed the government’s announcement that they will begin negotiations on a ‘County Deal’ devolution agreement for Hull and the East Riding. The opportunity for a Hull and East Riding devolution deal was announced as part […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration DemocracyGovernment
