Cllr Mike Ross

View article C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

C.R. Reynolds appointed to continue the transformation of Hull’s Queens Gardens

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 […]

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View article Business leaders to champion local economy as Hull and East Yorkshire devolution moves one step closer

Business leaders to champion local economy as Hull and East Yorkshire devolution moves one step closer

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 […]

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View article Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

Young people to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

School children in Hull have been invited to create a design for Hull City Council’s official Christmas e-card. Posters are going up in primary and secondary schools, asking pupils to design a card with the theme of ‘Hull at Christmas’. Young people are being asked to come up with an entry that could, for example, […]

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View article Hull City Council Leader signs up for the Big Sleep Out

Hull City Council Leader signs up for the Big Sleep Out

Hull City Council Leader Cllr Mike Ross will be participating in the Big Sleep Out at Craven Park on Thursday 7 November. The fundraising event is aiming to raise vital funds for three local causes that address issues including homelessness, youth activities and end of life care. Homelessness and rough sleeping is a global problem, […]

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View article Hull City Council Leader urges government to help to safeguard key services

Hull City Council Leader urges government to help to safeguard key services

Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross, has today sent a letter to government ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Statement outlining the urgent support required for Hull. The letter, addressed to UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, details the difficulties the council would face sustaining key […]

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View article Extra help for pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cut

Extra help for pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cut

Pensioners in Hull who have been affected by the Government’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment may be in line for extra help from the City Council. Senior councillors have endorsed proposals to allocate £307,000 to support those pensioners with the most limited incomes who will no longer receive the winter fuel allowance. Those that […]

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View article Free Hull Business Breakfast returns

Free Hull Business Breakfast returns

Businesses in Hull are invited to a free insightful and inspirational breakfast event next month. Hull Business Breakfast aims to provide local businesses with information on the latest support offerings in the city. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, will provide a welcome and deliver an update on devolution, ahead of a talk […]

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View article Vietnamese delegates learn of region’s offshore wind success

Vietnamese delegates learn of region’s offshore wind success

Delegates from Vietnam visited Hull this week as the council demonstrated the success of the region’s offshore wind industry and its programmes, such as Green Port Hull. Around 25 representatives made the trip over from southeast Asia and attended the Guildhall on Monday 23 September. The delegates were welcomed in the reception room by leader […]

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View article Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet

Vision for Hull endorsed by Cabinet

UPDATE: Full Council voted to endorse the Council Plan at a meeting on Thursday 21 November 2024. Hull City Council’s priorities for the next four years have been set out, as Cabinet members have endorsed the proposed Council Plan. The Council Plan is the Council’s contribution towards the new Community Plan, which will shape the […]

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View article Leaders welcome news of devolution deal sign off

Leaders welcome news of devolution deal sign off

Cllr Mike Ross and Cllr Anne Handley, leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council respectively, have welcomed the news that creation of Hull and East Yorkshire’s Mayoral Combined Authority has been signed off by the government. The agreement was signed today and means that Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution deal will […]

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View article Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards

Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards

Staff working in Adult Social Care and Children’s Services across Hull City Council have been shortlisted for a number of national awards. The council have been shortlisted in the national Social Worker of the Year Awards three times, the Children and Young People Now Awards four times and they have one shortlisted in the Local […]

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