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
Statement from Councillor Mike Ross on Manchester attack 2nd October 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has issued a statement about an attack at a synagogue in Manchester: “I am horrified by the incident that has taken place in Manchester. “This attack is all the more shocking, taking place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. “My thoughts and […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
State-of-the-art CDC opens 15th September 2025 High-quality and easily accessible health facilities are now available in Hull city centre after a brand new state-of-the-art Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was opened. Patients in Hull and the East Riding requiring diagnostic testing can now opt to attend the facility on Albion Street which was constructed in an impressive 15 months by Hull City […] Read more Health and Social Care News Public Health Regeneration Albion SquareCllr Mike RossCommunity Diagnostic CentreNHSTime capsule
School uniform grant increased by Hull City Council – 1000+ pupils to benefit 12th September 2025 Hull City Council has boosted the amount of money eligible families are able to claim to help pay for school uniforms. £50 grants will now be available to support approximately 1,400 Year 7 pupils in the city, up from £40. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, said: “We are absolutely aware that we […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Cllr Mike Rossschool clothing grant
Lord Mandelson statement 11th September 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the council’s Labour group, Councillor Daren Hale, along with the council’s Independent Group, have jointly called for Lord Mandelson to be stripped of his post of High Steward of Hull. In a statement, Councillor Ross said: “In light of recent developments, with […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Daren HaleHigh Steward
Guildhall to help ‘shape tomorrow’ by hosting the North Green Skills Conference 2025 10th September 2025 Hull’s Guildhall will welcome delegates from across the north later this month as Hull City Council becomes the host partner of the North Green Skills Conference 2025. ‘Skills North: Shaping Tomorrow’ will be held on Wednesday 24 September, bringing together business leaders, academics, politicians and the media from a range of different sectors. Speakers and […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Training and Adult EducationMartin BuddNorth Green Skills Conference
