Hull charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 21st August 2024 The previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull has handed over cheques to the charities he supported during his year in the role. Councillor Kalvin Neal’s nominated charities were Dove House Hospice and Hull 4 Heroes. They will each benefit from £1,772.10. Money was raised during the various events held during Councillor Neal’s mayoral year, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealDove House HospiceHull 4 HeroesLGBT+Lord Mayor
Cadets to receive Honorary Freedom of the City 19th March 2024 The good work of some of the country’s premier youth organisations is to be recognised with the award of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull. It will go to two groups – the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force, and the 152 (City of Hull) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
Nominations deadline approaching for Hull bravery award – Amy Johnson Cup for Courage 26th February 2024 The nomination deadline is approaching for an award which honours children in Hull who have shown exceptional bravery. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage was created in 1930, and first awarded a few years later. It was the idea of the pioneering Hull-born pilot. It was paid for from gold sovereigns presented to her by […] Read more Civic News Amy JohnsonCllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
Charity quiz night to be held at The Guildhall 19th February 2024 A quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund is to be held at The Guildhall on Tuesday 12 March. The 30th annual staging of the event will see teams compete for the Trevor Stark Memorial Trophy. Paul Towse will serve as quiz master for the always-popular event. Tickets are £10 per person, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Rainbow Valentine’s Ball to return 8th January 2024 The Lord Mayor’s Rainbow Valentine’s Ball is to return for the first time since the Covid-19 outbreak. It will be held at The Guildhall on Friday 16 February 2024. The event raises funds for both Pride in Hull with the Pride Prom and the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which is this year supporting Hull4Heroes […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealThe Guildhall
100th – and final – Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque to be unveiled 26th September 2023 The 100th Lord Mayors Centenary Plaque is to be unveiled later this week at the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull. The blue and gold plaque will honour Hull-born Dr Charlotte Houlton CBE. Dr Houlton – who died in 1956 at the age of 74 – was chief medical officer of the Women’s Medical […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Cllr Kalvin NealCllr Mike Ross
Hull Minster to host annual service 11th September 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber will attend the annual Sea, Field and Factory Service at Hull Minster later this month. Councillor Kalvin Neal encourages residents to join him at the Minster on Sunday 24 September, where the service begins at 2pm. All are welcome, with anyone attending asked to be seated in […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealHull MinsterLord Mayor
Hull remembers Srebrenica victims 7th July 2023 Hull City Council will once again mark Srebrenica Memorial Day in the city, hosting an event for members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community. Guests will remember the thousands of people who lost their lives in the genocide between 1992 and 1995, with a specific focus on the anniversary of the atrocities at Srebrenica. On […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealCllr Mike RossGuildhallSrebrenica Memorial Day
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service To Take Place 30th June 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to hold his Civic Service at Hull Minster. It will take place on Sunday 16 July, with the service commencing at 2:00pm. A civic procession will take place beforehand. It will be led by the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force Band, and will set […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
110th Lord Mayor takes on role for the year 25th May 2023 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Read more Civic News 110th Lord MayorCllr Kalvin NealHull 4 HeroesLady MayoressLord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber
