Council Leader calls for urgent clarity over Household Support Fund’s future 2nd September 2024 Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the Household Support Fund, but sought clarification over long-term support for those most vulnerable. Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, announced that £421 million will be distributed to local authorities in England to help people most in need with the […] Read more Children and families Customer Services Housing News Cllr Mike RossHousehold Support Fund
Council backs rat trail 21st August 2024 Hull City Council has announced it is supporting a major cultural trail to be held in 2025, as details of a commitment of funds to Puffins Galore Ltd have been released. A Mischief of Rats will bring up to 50 giant artist-decorated rat sculptures to Hull and East Yorkshire for Summer 2025. Standing 6ft tall, […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Leisure & Culture News What's on A Mischief of RatsCllr Mike RossDecision RecordRick Welton
‘We condemn the criminality, racism, hatred and violence we witnessed in our streets’ 9th August 2024 A joint message from Cllr Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, and Matt Jukes, Chief Executive at Hull City Council. Dear resident, We are writing to you following one of the most challenging weeks in our recent history. Like many other cities nationally, violence and criminality broke out in our city centre on Saturday […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
Council Leader condemns ‘disgraceful behaviour’ in city centre 3rd August 2024 Statement from Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council: “Today, I speak on behalf of the overwhelming majority of Hull residents as I condemn the appalling scenes witnessed in our city centre this afternoon. This is not the Hull we know and love. “These actions do not reflect the beliefs of those who genuinely care about […] Read more News Cllr Mike Ross
Nighttime economy boost as Iron Lilies opens 12th July 2024 Hull’s city centre evening economy and hospitality sector is set to receive a huge boost as new late-night bar and restaurant Iron Lilies officially opens today, Friday 12 July, thanks to support from Hull City Council. The venue occupies the former Virgin Megastore on Level 2 of Princes Quay Shopping Centre which has stood vacant […] Read more Business Feature Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossIron LiliesPrinces Quay
Hull to remember Srebrenica victims 9th July 2024 Srebrenica Memorial Day will once again be marked in Hull, as an annual event will take place at the Guildhall. Members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community will gather to remember the thousands of people killed in the genocide between 1992 and 1995. It will happen on Thursday 11 July, which is the anniversary of […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossGuildhallSrebrenica Memorial Day
“Hull has a strong ambition to succeed” – Council Leader invites Prime Minister to Hull to start working together for the city 8th July 2024 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has invited the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to visit Hull to help unlock the city’s full potential. Councillor Ross has written to the new Government to seek a meeting with the new Prime Minister so that they can discuss how they can work together […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossPrime Minister
Leader calls for extension to cost of living help 21st May 2024 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has called on the Government to extend vital help to deal with the cost of living crisis, as his Cabinet yesterday approved £2.2million more in support. The Household Support Fund has been used in Hull to help families across the city with school uniforms and pays […] Read more Community and Living News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingHousehold Support Fund
Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83. First elected in 1988, he served as a Councillor for 26 years, with his term as Lord Mayor occurring from 2010 to 2011. His wife, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossHull History CentreLord MayorThe Deep
Cultural Tides conference makes waves 15th March 2024 Cultural Tides, Hull’s first conference dedicated to the city’s cultural sector, has taken place, attracting around 170 attendees from Hull-based arts, cultural, voluntary, community, education and business sector organisations. Hosted in Princes Quay events space yesterday (14 March), the audience heard from a range of cultural specialists, discussing the importance of culture, as well as […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossCllr Rob PritchardCultural StrategyCultural TidesCulture conferencePrinces QuayTower of Light
Devolution: Consultation results announced 15th March 2024 The findings of the public consultation for the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal have been welcomed by the leaders of both councils. Cllrs Mike Ross and Anne Handley, leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council respectively, were presented with the findings today, Thursday 14 March. The eight-week consultation saw thousands […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Unitary Leaders’ Board
Leader calls on Chancellor to extend Household Support Fund 6th March 2024 The Leader of Hull City Council is calling on the Chancellor to extend a fund that helps people struggling with cost of living pressures. Jeremy Hunt is due to announce his Budget later today (Weds 6 March), and Councillor Mike Ross has added his weight to those calling for the Household Support Fund, which is due to […] Read more News Cllr Mike RossHousehold Support Fund
