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
Leaders say ‘thank you’ as thousands have their say on devolution 28th February 2024 The public consultation for Hull and East Yorkshire’s devolution proposals has now ended and leaders of Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have thanked all those who have given their views. More than 4,600 people who live or work in Hull and East Yorkshire have had their say during the eight-week public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull and East Riding Unitary Leaders' Board
Ukraine invasion anniversary to be marked 23rd February 2024 Hull City Council has shown support for Ukraine, ahead of the second anniversary this Saturday of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The country’s flag is flying from the Guildhall’s Peace Garden, amid a series of events where Ukrainian people have been welcomed to the city. Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “We continue to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossGuildhallLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealUkraine
Hull City Council launch ‘Project Clean Streets’ in anti-social behaviour crackdown 23rd February 2024 Hull City Council is proud to participate in the second phase of ‘Project Clean Streets’, an initiative that aims to transform communities and combat anti-social behaviour. With phase one of the Government led project proven to be a huge success in Wales, the North East, the East of England, and Greater Manchester regions, phase two will now […] Read more News Waste anti-social behaviourCllr Mike RossDoug SharpFly-tippingLitteringLove Your Street
Council meets with clubs to progress MKM Stadium redevelopment 22nd February 2024 Hull City Council leader, Cllr Mike Ross, this week met with SuperStadium Management Company (SMC), Hull City executive vice-chair Tan Kesler and Hull FC chairman Adam Pearson to progress discussions on the redevelopment of the MKM Stadium. Cllr Ross, along with council officers, met with Mr Kesler and Mr Pearson to hear more about the […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull CityHull FCMKM StadiumTan Kesler
Students quiz leaders about devolution as consultation enters final week 21st February 2024 With only one week to go in the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution consultation, council leaders have been talking to young people at Bishop Burton College about what devolution could mean for their future. Students were invited to meet Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull […] Read more Devolution Education and Learning News Regeneration Bill MeredithBishop Burton CollegeCllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolution
Devolution: Council leaders talk transport at Hull Paragon Interchange 9th February 2024 The region’s council leaders have been talking to passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange about the Hull and East Yorkshire devolution proposal and the benefits it could bring for transport. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, and Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, were taking part in the latest public […] Read more Devolution News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cllr Anne HandleyCllr Mike RossDevolutionHull Paragon Interchange
Culture conference comes to Hull 9th February 2024 A new conference dedicated to Hull’s cultural sector will take place in the city next month for the first time. On Thursday 14 March, Cultural Tides will discuss Hull’s contribution to culture and creativity in the north, as well as kick-starting the conversation on a new city-wide cultural strategy. An audience made up of Hull-based […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Clare McColganCllr Mike RossCultural TidescultureCulture conferenceErika ClarkHullMatthias RauchMerlijn PoolmanPrinces QuayProfessor John HoldenTower of Light
Budget proposals for 2024/25 from Hull City Council leader Mike Ross 2nd February 2024 Updated: Full Council has today, 22 February, approved the budget for 2024/25. Hull City Council has published the Leader’s proposed budget for 2024/25. The proposals are to be discussed at the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee on 9 February, before it goes to Full Council on 22 February – where a final decision will […] Read more News BudgetCllr Mike Ross
Still time to have your say as devolution consultation reaches halfway point 29th January 2024 People in Hull and the East Riding have just over a month to have their say on the devolution proposal for the region, as the consultation reaches the midway point. Thousands have already taken part in the public consultation on the proposal, which could determine the future of the area. The devolution proposal includes the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Devolution News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossDevolutionPublic consultation
