Young people in Hull can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament 5th November 2021 Young people in Hull, aged 11 to 17, can apply now to be part of the UK Youth Parliament. Four representatives are being sought to represent Hull’s young people on a local, regional and national level. Councillor Shane McMurray, Portfolio Holder for children’s services said: “The UK Youth Parliament gives young people from Hull the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Shane McMurrayUK Youth Parliament
Electoral register door-knock to begin 21st September 2021 Residents who have not yet confirmed their household voter registration details will receive a knock at the door from today (Tuesday 21 September) as council representatives start to visit outstanding properties. The annual canvass takes place to allow the council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all households who have previously received a canvass […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News annual canvasselectoral roleMatt Jukes
Council leaders hold ‘positive and constructive’ devolution discussion with minister 4th August 2021 The leaders of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council, Councillor Jonathan Owen and Councillor Daren Hale, yesterday (Tuesday, 3 August), held a positive and constructive meeting with Luke Hall MP, Minister of State (Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government), about devolution and what it could mean for Hull and the East […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Hull and East Riding
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people 15th July 2021 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […] Read more Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Young People's ParliamentVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull to welcome Afghan families 29th June 2021 Hull City Council has published a Decision Record using delegated powers authorised by its cabinet, to receive two to five Afghan families. The request came from the Home Office as a result of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and the impact it may have on staff, and their immediate families, who were engaged locally […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News City of SanctuaryCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisDecision Record
Residents asked to submit household information 22nd June 2021 This week Hull City Council’s annual electoral register canvass begins. Households who have a registered email address on the electoral register will receive an email 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 annual canvasselectionsMatt Jukes
Hull City Council’s financial position has improved according to latest report 17th June 2021 Robust financial management has meant that Hull City Council’s financial position has improved for the current year. The Council’s Cabinet is set to review the latest financial position at its meeting on Monday 28 June. The 2020/21 Provisional Financial Outturn report outlines that despite budget pressures in Adults and Children’s Services, the position has been […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News CabinetCouncillor Phil WebsterProvisional Financial Outturn report
Appointment of new leader and cabinet confirmed for Hull City Council 20th May 2021 The new leader of Hull City Council and cabinet has been formally agreed at today’s full council meeting. Councillor Daren Hale was elected as leader earlier this week by the ruling Labour group, which has been ratified today. Councillor Hester Bridges has taken up the deputy seat, and will remain chair of Health & Wellbeing […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News 2021CabinetCouncil LeaderCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Hester BridgesFull Councilnewportfolio holders
Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor 14th May 2021 Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung MayorYoung People's Parliament
Hull local elections 2021: as it happened 7th May 2021 The results of the local elections are in. Labour has retained control of Hull City Council with 30 seats out of a total of 57. The political make-up of the council is: Labour Group 30 Liberal Democrat Group 26 Conservative Group 1 Any changes to the Cabinet will be announced by the Leader in due […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Bonus Arenaelections
Census 2021 response hits almost 100 per cent 5th May 2021 97 per cent of households across England and Wales have completed their census survey, making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds. This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all local authorities have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News CensusCensus 2021ONS
Safety measures in place for voters as Notice of Election published 29th March 2021 On Thursday 6 May 2021, Hull City Council local elections and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election takes place. Residents in Hull have their chance to vote on who represents them in their local ward area, and who represents the Humberside area as Police and Crime Commissioner. Voters can find out who is […] Read more Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy News Local Elections 2021Notice of ElectionPolice and Crime Commissioner electionRegister to vote
