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
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
