Lord Mandelson statement 11th September 2025 The Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, and the Leader of the council’s Labour group, Councillor Daren Hale, along with the council’s Independent Group, have jointly called for Lord Mandelson to be stripped of his post of High Steward of Hull. In a statement, Councillor Ross said: “In light of recent developments, with […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Daren HaleHigh Steward
Hull City Council writes to Secretary of State opposing rail ticket office closures 10th August 2023 The leaders of the two groups on Hull City Council have written to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the potential closure of the rail ticket office in Hull. With the government and rail companies proposing to close almost 1,000 railway station ticket offices across the country, the letter, to Mark Harper MP, […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCouncillor mike rossHull Paragon InterchangeTransPennine Expresstransport
Helpline set up for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hull and East Riding 29th March 2022 Help and advice to welcome people arriving in Hull and East Riding from war-torn Ukraine is now available via a dedicated telephone helpline and web pages. Set up by Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire councils, the helpline 01482 300 305 will ensure people arriving in our area through the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Housing News Councillor Daren HaleHomes for Ukraine
New plans place active travel at the forefront of Transport for the North’s agenda 24th March 2022 Active travel and multimodal hubs have been highlighted as two important strands of future transport policy by Transport for the North (TfN). As part of plans to update the 2019 Strategic Transport Plan, TfN published two documents which support the need for integrated active travel and multimodal hubs across the northern region. The documents – […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Daren HaleTransport for the North
Exciting new expo will showcase proposed improvements at Hull Royal Infirmary and the surrounding area – come along and share your views 24th March 2022 A weekend exhibition is taking place to showcase new proposals for Hull Royal Infirmary as Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks to develop new healthcare facilities as part of wider plans to improve the surrounding area. The event is taking place on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 April from 10am – 4pm at the […] Read more Health and Social Care News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHealthHull Royal InfirmaryPlanningRegeneration
The Awakening draws in more than 100,000 visitors to Hull city centre 23rd March 2022 More than 100,000 people turned out to experience an evening of magic, celebrating Hull’s rich maritime history. The Awakening, Hull’s first major event of the year, drew in thousands of people over two nights to celebrate the city’s identity, heritage, folklore and mythology and our relationship to the environment as we navigate the changes of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleFerens Art GalleryFreedom FestivalHull Culture and LeisureHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityThe Awakening
People can now hire electric bikes as part of a new scheme to encourage cycling 23rd March 2022 People in Hull will now have the opportunity to use an electric bike as part of plans to encourage cycling in the city. Six new electric bikes will be available to loan from the cycle hubs in Trinity Market and The University of Hull, both operated by charity R-evolution. E-bikes use electrical power to make […] Read more News Regeneration Bike Is BestCouncillor Daren HalecycleR-evolutionThe University of HullTrinity Market
How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero 20th March 2022 Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Haleenvironmentgreen energyOh Yes! Net Zero
Net Zero: Hull visitor attraction to be a UK leader in energy efficiency 19th March 2022 Last year, Hull City Council made the announcement that a new maritime experience at Hull’s historic North End Shipyard is set to become one of the most energy efficient buildings in the UK’s cultural and heritage sector. Hull City Council is shining a spotlight on projects which will help lead the UK to a Net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Halegreen energyHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritimeOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull District Heating Project could deliver cheaper and greener energy 18th March 2022 A report into the Hull District Heating Project has found that it would be both technically and financially viable. The news comes as the council has this week announced its participation in the new Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign, encouraging local businesses and residents to drive down their emissions and take positive action on climate […] Read more Business Environment Housing News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Halegreen energyHull District Heating ProjectOh Yes! Net ZeroRegeneration
Conservation in Action: Volunteers lend a helping hand to conserve maritime objects 14th March 2022 Volunteers are helping to conserve artefacts from Hull Maritime Museum. Working with the Conservation and Engagement Officer, the small team of volunteers will carry out practical conservation tasks to ensure the objects are in the best possible condition for when they go on display in the refurbished museum as well as preserving them for years […] Read more Leisure & Culture Museums News Regeneration ArtefactsConservationConservationsCouncillor Daren HaleHull City CouncilHull MaritimeHull Maritime MuseumHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime Cityobjects
First tree arrives as part of huge planting programme in Queens Gardens 10th March 2022 The first tree arrives in Queens Gardens today (Thursday 10 March) signalling the start of a major planting programme as part of the park’s £11.7m redevelopment. An 11-metre tall Metasequoia tree will be craned into position before being planted in the centre of the gardens. This will provide an example of the scale and type […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens Gardens
