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The Guildhall in Hull.

Stark warning to government over council funding

The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the Council’s Majority Opposition Group, Councillor Daren Hale, have warned that Hull faces a “toxic cocktail” if … More


Mark Jones MBE, pictured in 2018

Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated

An event has taken place to celebrate the life of Hull City Council Director of Regeneration Mark Jones.

Mark died in September, at the age of 66, following a short … More




Devolution deal has to suit the people of Hull

Next year, 2024, marks ten years since the current phase of English devolution started with the Greater Manchester Agreement in 2014.

When we talk about devolution, for many it isn’t … More



A stylised photo shows Hull's Guildhall, where the council is based, under a wintery blue sky

Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement

Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding.

Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for … More


Sunrise at Priory Woods Cemetery

Remodelled cemetery revealed

Major improvements to Priory Woods Cemetery have been completed and it is now open for all to visit.

The upgrade works have resulted in more burial space.

It is a … More







The Guildhall in Hull.

Council boosts food banks across the city

Hull City Council is to commit £50,000 to support the provision of food for food banks to help households struggling with the cost of living.

The money, from the Household … More


Council backing for Peter Pan Coffee Shop

A popular coffee shop in west Hull will continue to serve the community thanks to support from Hull City Council and local volunteers.

Friends of Peter Pan Coffee Shop have … More


Time2Volunteer Awards given further backing by council

Dedicated volunteers across the Humber region will be recognised at the Time2Volunteer Awards this autumn.

The awards, run by Hull-based HEY Smile Foundation, is a special event acknowledging and celebrating … More


The Guildhall in Hull.

Hull remembers Srebrenica victims

Hull City Council will once again mark Srebrenica Memorial Day in the city, hosting an event for members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community.

Guests will remember the thousands of … More


11 organisations will play a lead role in promoting the Humber’s bid to become a world leader in combating climate change.

Strategic skills hub plans to go to Cabinet

Proposals to create a strategic skills hub for Hull and East Riding will be shared with Hull City Council’s Cabinet.

In the plans, the hub would maintain core staff and … More


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