Leaders welcome news of devolution deal sign off 19th September 2024 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 […] Read more Business Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionThomas Martin
Hull City Council staff shortlisted in multiple national awards 17th September 2024 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 […] Read more Adult social care Children and families News adult social careChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCllr Mike RossCYPN AwardsLGC Workforce Awardssocial workSocial Work Awards
Lights will guide you… to Hull! 17th September 2024 Following this morning’s huge news that Coldplay will head to East Yorkshire next year as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025, the City of Hull is set to take centre stage once again. Listed as their only European dates in 2025, fans will be able to see Coldplay live at Sewell […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Mike RossColdplayPaul LakinSewell Group Craven Park
One punch can be a killer punch – Council supports One Punch Awareness Week 13th September 2024 Hull City Council is marking One Punch Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 16 September. Over the last five years, there have been 82 deaths because of one punch attacks across the UK, including Hull man Scott Akester. His devastated family, subsequently set up the One Punch Hull & East Yorkshire (OPH&EY) charity, and is […] Read more Community and Living Health and Social Care News Public Health Cllr Mike RossDebbie AkesterOne Punch Hull & East Yorkshire
Help available for Hull pensioners 6th September 2024 Pensioners in Hull are being urged to check what financial help they may be able to access, including Pension Credit. The Government is planning changes to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme, meaning those above state pension age wouldn’t automatically qualify for help with their heating bills. Eligibility will now be restricted to those on Pension […] Read more News Cllr Mike Rosscost of livingDepartment for Work and Pensions
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
