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
Warm Spaces funding boost for community groups from Hull City Council 18th November 2025 40 voluntary and community social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Hull have received funding to provide Warm Spaces and other initiatives during the colder months. The Cost of Living Community Grants from Hull City Council allow groups to offer advice services to residents alongside Warm Spaces. These community groups may also offer guidance on how to […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingIdeal HeatingWarm Spaces
Working in partnership helps bring social supermarket to Bransholme 17th November 2025 An award-winning enterprise known as the UK’s first social supermarket is to open in Hull. Community Shop will open in December within North Bransholme Community Centre, as part of Hull City Council’s work with community centres across the city to address the need for investment and enhance the visibility of what they can offer. Community […] Read more Children and families Community and Living News BransholmeCllr Mike Rosscommunity
Hull ready to welcome world-class rugby league event in 2026 6th November 2025 Following the announcement that the Betfred World Club Challenge will be held in Hull, Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “After interest from Qatar, Australia, and other UK Cities, we are delighted another world-class event is coming to Hull, with the prestigious Betfred World Club Challenge heading to the MKM Stadium. “When […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport Stadium What's on Brisbane BroncosCllr Mike RossHull KRMKM StadiumNRLSuper LeagureWorld Club Challenge
Council to host civic reception to celebrate Hull KR’s treble win 11th October 2025 Hull City Council will host a civic reception for Hull KR as they celebrate their Betfred Super League Grand Final 2025 win – and completion of an unprecedented treble – with a parade on Sunday 12 October. Open-top buses will make their way from Sewell Group Craven Park to the city centre, culminating with thousands […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Sport What's on Betfred Super League Grand Final 2025Cllr Mike RossHull KRSuper LeagueTREBLE
