Hull communities come together at Civic Iftar event 2nd March 2026 Residents from all faiths, cultures and backgrounds came together in Hull during the month of Ramadan at the city’s second large-scale, open community Iftar. The Grand Community Iftar took place on Sunday 1 March at Hull City Hall, following on from a hugely well-received event held at The Guildhall last year. With increased demand this […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull City HallIftarLord MayorRamadan
Hull City Council sets budget for 2026-27 27th February 2026 Hull City Council has confirmed its budget for 2026-27, following a meeting of Full Council. Measures to make Hull cleaner, safer and more welcoming will include investments to fix more potholes, clean more streets, and better tackle crime. Councillors agreed to a Council Tax rise of 4.99% – a 2.99% increase for General Fund Services […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
‘Hull is a city of world champions’ 20th February 2026 Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has congratulated Hull KR following last night's 30-24 victory over Brisbane Broncos in the Betfred World Club Challenge at the MKM Stadium. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull KRMKM StadiumWorld Club Challenge
Hull CC News landing on doorsteps from today! 13th February 2026 This week, the first edition of Hull CC News in 2026, the council’s newspaper, is being delivered to all homes across the city. The publication covers plenty of local news about your city, whilst it is also jam-packed with seven pages of events and what’s on listings, including a host of free events. You will […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossFreetown WayHull CC NewsMaritimesimpler recycling
Budget proposals: Council Leader Mike Ross sets out plans for “delivering a better city for the people of Hull.” 6th February 2026 Hull City Council has published the Leader’s proposed budget for 2026/27. The proposals are to be discussed at the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee on 13 February, before they go to Full Council on 26 February – where a final decision will be made. Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “2026 is a landmark […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Staying warm this winter – help is available in Hull 2nd February 2026 As the temperatures drop, many people across Hull may be worrying about how to stay warm this winter, especially with energy costs still high and household budgets stretched. Hull City Council and partners want residents to know help and support is available to help keep warm, reduce energy bills and access emergency help if needed. […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services Housing Cllr Mike RossHull Warm HomesWarm Homes TeamWarm Spaces
Hull to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 22nd January 2026 Some of Hull’s most well-known buildings are to be lit purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). Held each year on 27 January, HMD commemorates the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more killed under Nazi persecution. Those who died in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Hull City Hall News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial dayHull City Hall
Council tourism boss named in New Year Honours list 30th December 2025 Hull City Council’s Destination Hull manager Anthony Yates has been names in the King’s New Year Honours list for his Services to Tourism. Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Anthony YatesChris BlacksellCllr Mike RossDestination Hull managerMatt JukesNew Year Honours ListVHEY
From my family to yours, I wish you a merry Christmas, and an exciting 2026. 23rd December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close and with 2026 just around the corner, Cllr Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has a message for residents. Read more Blogs Christmas Albion SquareChristmas MessageCllr Mike RossHull City Council ChristmasHull Maritime
Hull joins UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities 10th December 2025 Hull is celebrating after it was announced the city has joined UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. It is one of 72 new cities from 46 countries to join the network, which recognises city’s outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. The UNESCO […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Cllr Mike RossProfessor Anne AndersonUNESCOUNESCO Global Network of Learning CitiesUNESCO Learning City
Council leader welcomes German ambassador to the region 25th November 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of the council, met with the UK’s ambassador to Germany, Andrew Mitchell. Ambassador Mitchell was touring the state-of-the-art Siemens Mobility rail factory at Goole on Friday 21 November. Cllr Ross was one of several delegates who met with the ambassador whose visit was part of a ‘domestic roadshow’ launched by the […] Read more Business Civic News Regeneration Ambassador Andrew MitchellCllr Mike RossGreenport HullSiemens
Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader 24th November 2025 Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a councillor in the Avenue ward in 1994, and went on to lead the council from 2002 until 2003. Current Leader, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossSimone Butterworth
