Hull culture hits Westminster 25th February 2025 A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners. The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions. Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News Arts Council EnglandChiedu OrakaCllr Mike RossCllr Rob PritchardCulture & Heritage StrategyCulture HullDarren HenleyEunice JogunosinmiHull TrainsMP Karl TurnerVisit HullWestminster
“A can-do organisation, with a positive working environment” – praise for Hull City Council in Peer Challenge report 14th February 2025 The passion and ambition for the city displayed by Hull City Council has received praise in a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge report. The report highlights that a “sense of pride and ownership is infectious and widespread” throughout the organisation and acknowledges that senior leaders are “engaging and widely recognised for their passion […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossHull City CouncilLGAMatt Jukes
Hull Business Breakfast returns 12th February 2025 The first of three business breakfasts hosted by Hull City Council in 2025 will take place this Thursday, 13 February. Hull Business Breakfast will enable visitors to learn more about the council’s business consultation surrounding its upcoming budget, as well as the latest on Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution, following the formation of the Combined […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Business BreakfastHull Guildhall
Budget proposals: Council Leader Mike Ross sets out plans for “cleaner, safer and fairer Hull” 7th February 2025 Updated: Full Council has today, 27 February, approved the budget for 2025/26. Hull City Council has published the Leader’s proposed budget for 2025/26. The proposals are to be discussed at the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee on 14 February, before they go to Full Council on 27 February – where a final decision will […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority to begin work 5th February 2025 The long-awaited Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority can now officially begin its work after the final steps were taken by the Government to create the new body. The signing of the relevant order by the minister moves the area closer to unlocking a £400 million investment fund, alongside powers that will move from Westminster […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionEast Riding Council
Major landmarks to turn purple for Holocaust Memorial Day 20th January 2025 Iconic buildings in Hull are to be lit up purple to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The annual day of remembrance occurs each year on 27 January. This year has added poignancy as it marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp complex at Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is also 30 years since […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike Rossholocaust memorial day
Christmas card competition winners announced 19th December 2024 Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024. Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month. A panel of judges selected 10 year old Oscar from Ainthorpe Primary as the winner in the primary school category, with 13 year old Lilah from […] Read more Children and families Christmas Civic News ChristmasCllr Mark CollinsonCllr Mike RossGuildhallHull City CouncilLord MayorMatt Jukes
Councillors approve building blocks to achieve the vision for Hull 22nd November 2024 How Hull City Council will contribute to the overall ambitions and priorities for Hull in the coming years can now be put in place, after Full Council approved the new Council Plan. The Council Plan 2024-2028 is the Council’s contribution towards the new Community Plan, which will shape the city for the next decade. Its […] Read more Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossCommunity Plan 2024-34Council Plan
Hull City Council pays tribute to Lord Prescott 21st November 2024 Hull City Council is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. The former Deputy Prime Minister represented the city as the MP for Hull East for 40 years following his election in 1970. In a statement announcing his death, his family said he died […] Read more News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossGuildhallMatt Jukes
C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens 20th November 2024 Hull City Council has today confirmed the appointment of local civil engineering firm, C.R. Reynolds, to continue the extensive refurbishment of Queens Gardens, the city centre’s most iconic green space. Following the successful completion of a package of enabling works, phase one commenced in June 2023 and is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossMaritimeQueens Gardens
Boost for Hull’s Santa Squad 11th November 2024 A campaign led by school children to ensure no youngsters in Hull are left without a present this Christmas has received a boost from Hull City Council. Santa Squad is described by its founders as “a group of friends who just want to spread some kindness.” It was formed at Kingswood Parks Primary, and it […] Read more Christmas News ChristmasCllr Mike Ross
Business leaders to champion local economy as Hull and East Yorkshire devolution moves one step closer 6th November 2024 The economic boost to be delivered by devolution has moved another step closer as council leaders have brought 22 business leaders together to form Hull and East Yorkshire’s new Business Board. They will support and advise the development of the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s economic priorities, including delivery of a £400 million […] Read more Business Devolution News Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionMayoral Combined Authority
