Hull and East Riding councils back devolution consultation 21st December 2023 Councillors in Hull and the East Riding have today agreed that proposals for devolution in the region should go out to public consultation. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council both held extraordinary full council meetings today (Thursday 21 December), in which each council voted in favour of progressing with the devolution proposals. […] Read more Business Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolutionFull CouncilPublic consultation
Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation 18th December 2023 Hull and East Riding Devolution (HEY Devolution) will be heard at an extraordinary Full Council meeting this week following Hull City Council’s Cabinet choosing to progress to a full public consultation on the proposed deal. The detailed report setting out the case for the devolution of powers and funding from the government and Hull and […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration CabinetCllr Mike RossDevolutionFull Council
Minister and council leaders sign devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire 28th November 2023 Council leaders in the East Riding and Hull put pen to paper on a proposed devolution deal with the Government as Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young visited East Yorkshire yesterday. Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council and the Levelling Up Minister all signed […] Read more Business Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mike RossDevolution
Devolution deal announced for Hull and East Yorkshire 22nd November 2023 Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have welcomed the news that the Government has today (November 22) announced a proposed devolution deal for Hull and East Yorkshire. The deal was announced as part of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, after several months of negotiations between the two councils and the Government. The […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Autumn Statement 2023Cllr Mike RossDevolution
Stark warning to government over council funding 17th November 2023 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the Council’s Majority Opposition Group, Councillor Daren Hale, have warned that Hull faces a “toxic cocktail” if there is no new support from the government to help deliver vital services. The leaders have written jointly to the Secretary of State for Levelling […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News BudgetCllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossFinance
Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated 13th November 2023 An event has taken place to celebrate the life of Hull City Council Director of Regeneration Mark Jones. Mark died in September, at the age of 66, following a short illness. Known affectionately by many as ‘Mr Hull’, he was awarded an MBE in 2016 in recognition of his dedication and commitment to economic regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Hester BridgesCllr Mike RossGuildhallLord MayorMark JonesMatt JukesStephen Brady
Half-term help as free and low cost activities are back for the holidays 26th October 2023 Help is at hand for families during the half-term thanks to the leisure and parks programme run by Hull Culture and Leisure. This will run from Monday 30 October through to Friday 3 November right across the city. Free junior swimming sessions will held across the city throughout the week, alongside a range of events at […] Read more Children and families Leisure & Culture News What's on Cllr Mike RossHalf term activitiesHCALLeisure and Parks programme
Further funding available following successful Hull Business – Your Future event 10th October 2023 The recent part two of Hull Business – Your Future has been hailed a huge success, with over 130 businesses from the city attending The Guildhall. The breakfast event showcased business support available to attendees, including new programmes being made available through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Guests went away full of knowledge on […] Read more Business News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHull Business - Your FutureInvest HullUKSPF
Devolution deal has to suit the people of Hull 9th October 2023 Next year, 2024, marks ten years since the current phase of English devolution started with the Greater Manchester Agreement in 2014. When we talk about devolution, for many it isn’t really clear what it means, with a lack of clarity on what it really means, whether you are a resident, a business owner or council […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossDevolution
Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed 6th October 2023 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s chief executive, Matt Jukes, and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair, James Newman OBE. The minister from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHEY LEPJames Newman OBELevelling Up FundingMatt Jukes
Leader reacts to Levelling Up announcement 29th September 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Mike Ross, has reacted to the government’s announcement in its latest round of Levelling Up Funding. Hull has been awarded £19.35 million from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Cllr Ross said: “This funding will enable the council and partners to provide opportunities across the city. “There will be […] Read more Civic News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossLevelling Up
Remodelled cemetery revealed 28th September 2023 Major improvements to Priory Woods Cemetery have been completed and it is now open for all to visit. The upgrade works have resulted in more burial space. It is a large, peaceful open space on the western outskirts of the city, with the grounds open to explore and walk around. Among the improvements is a […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Jack HainesCllr Mike RossPriory Woods Cemetery
