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
Hull’s Santa Squad boosted by donation from Council 3rd September 2025 The new school term might just be starting, but Hull’s Santa Squad are already stepping up their work to ensure that no child goes without a Christmas present. The group are benefitting from a donation from Hull City Council, where £1,000 will go towards the purchase of gifts, toiletries and food items. Santa Squad, which […] Read more Children and families Christmas Community and Living Education and Learning News ChristmasCllr Mike RossSanta Squad
Hull gears up for Coldplay: Free cycle parking boosts sustainable gig for one of the world’s biggest bands 7th August 2025 Free and secure cycle parking for up to 250 bikes will be offered for anyone lucky enough to have bagged Coldplay tickets at Sewell Group Craven Park next month. Working together with local charity R-evolution, people cycling will have the opportunity to leave their bikes at Soccer Sensations on route to the gig, next door […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Transport & Streets What's on bike cloakroomBike Lights for Dark NightsbusCllr Mike RossColdplaycycle parkingFergal McCulloughPark n rideR-evolutionSewell Group Craven ParkSoccer SensationsStagecoachsustainable travelTravelUNESCO City of MusicVHEY
Council Leader announces ward budget boost to “make Hull cleaner, greener and safer” 1st August 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council has signed off a plan that will see local ward funds, known as ‘Community Initiative Budgets (CIB)’, boosted by Hull City Council. The budgets are used at the ward level and allow local ward councillors to support projects that benefit the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of the area. […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
Council makes grants available to boost communities 18th July 2025 Hull City Council will boost the important work being done within the city’s communities by making grants available to local groups. The Cost of Living Community Grants will enable voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to provide support to households through the upcoming colder months, allow them to manage their spending on outgoings such […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support FundWarm Spaces
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on 7th July 2025 Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thousands of people were killed in the genocide in the country, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people murdered on a single […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord MayorSrebrenica
Council leader warns of renewable energy job losses without urgent government support 20th June 2025 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has warned that thousands of jobs in the renewable energy sector could be at risk, including hundreds locally, without urgent government backing. In a joint letter with Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, addressed to secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan […] Read more Business Environment News Cllr Mike RossEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilVivergo Fuels
Spotlight on opportunities in Hull during Volunteers’ Week 4th June 2025 Residents across Hull have the chance to make a huge difference in their communities by exploring the wealth of volunteering options available in the city. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2025, people are being urged to find out how they can help in their local areas. The Time2Volunteer platform is available across Hull, as well […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rossvolunteering
Council prepares for The Business Day 2025 3rd June 2025 Invest Hull and Skills Bootcamps Hull and East Riding are gearing up to attend The Business Day at Bridlington Spa on Friday 6 June. The Business Day offers a variety of engaging breakout sessions and inspiring keynote speakers with the chance to network with some of the region’s biggest business leaders and concludes Humber Business […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHumber Business WeekInvest HullSkills BootcampsThe Business Day 2025
Council confirms safe reopening of Queen Victoria Square fountains 23rd May 2025 Hull City Council is pleased to confirm that the fountains in Queen Victoria Square have reopened today (Friday 23 May) following a series of comprehensive water quality tests. This follows an extended period of closure, during which issues affecting the fountains’ operation were identified and addressed. Repairs have now been carried out, and the fountains […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossGillian OsgerbyQueen Victoria Square fountains
Council boosts cost of living help for city’s residents 22nd May 2025 Schemes to help Hull’s most vulnerable residents deal with the cost-of-living crisis will continue after senior councillors agreed the distribution of the Household Support Fund (HSF). £5.3 million will be spent in the city over the next year on initiatives to help keep residents in need warm, clothed and fed. It will include continuing to […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
