Council leaders issue updated statement 3rd July 2025 Vivergo Fuels – joint statement from Hull City and East Riding of Yorkshire Councils Council Leaders Councillor Mike Ross and Councillor Anne Handley statement on Vivergo Fuels: “Hull and East Riding councils remain extremely concerned and disappointed that despite engagement with the government, Vivergo Fuels could still be forced to close its Saltend production facility. […] Read more Business Council Government and Democracy News Council leaderscouncil statementCouncillor Anne HandleyCouncillor mike rossGovernmentVivergo Fuels
Cabinet approves new plan to invest in Hull’s infrastructure 23rd June 2025 A five-year plan to significantly improve and enhance many of the city’s bridges, statues, monuments, and fountains has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 23 June). Approval for the investment marks a major shift in the council’s approach to preserving the city’s infrastructure by bringing together capital spending, inspections, […] Read more News Rivers and bridges BridgesCouncillor mike rossInvestment
Council leader calls on government to invest in Hull’s ageing Infrastructure 18th June 2025 Hull City Council leader, Councillor Mike Ross, is calling on the government to allocate funding from its recently announced £1 billion Structures Fund to support the city’s long-term infrastructure investment plan. The government unveiled the fund on Monday 16 June as part of a national initiative to enhance, repair, and futureproof England’s transport infrastructure and […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossGovernment
Cabinet to consider major investment programme for city’s infrastructure 5th June 2025 Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving. A report, which represents a shift in the council’s approach by bringing capital spending, maintenance and inspections together to ensure the longevity and conservation of the city’s […] Read more News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossEnnerdale BridgeHessle Road flyoverMillennium BridgeNorth Bridgeriver hull walkwaystoneferry bridgeSutton Bridgesutton road flyoverVictoria Pier
TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change 16th December 2024 TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers that a new timetable is set to come into effect this Sunday (15 December). Customers travelling between Hull and Liverpool will be able to sit back and relax on TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 trains for the first time later this week. Nova 1 is a fleet of 19 five-carriage […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor mike rossHull City Councilrail travelTransPennine Express
Visit from Chinese school connects Hull and Beijing 18th July 2024 Students and staff from a school in China have visited Hull. 110 students aged 9-15 and 20 staff from Fengtai District of Beijing in China have spent four days in the city. They spent three days at Winifred Holtby Academy in East Hull before spending time visiting some of Hull’s museums in the city centre. […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockCouncillor mike rossHull MuseumsLord Mayor and Admiral of the HumberLord Mayor Cllr Mark CollinsonWinifred Holtby Academy
Operating times for city’s bus lanes to change from next week 15th March 2024 Following confirmation of traffic regulation orders (TROs) earlier this year and the recent installation of new signage, Hull’s bus lanes will change from their current all-day operation. On Monday 18 March, bus lane operating hours will change to peak time only, with the restrictions applying equally to bus lanes both into and out of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets bus lanesCouncillor mike ross
Hull City Council launch ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project after successful trial year 12th March 2024 Hull City Council is proud to announce the official launch of the ‘Love Your Neighbourhood’ project, following a highly successful trial year. Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood clean-up programme – which aims to make the city’s streets cleaner and greener – has now officially been launched following a highly successful trial year, which saw […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerCouncillor mike rossLove Your Neighbourhood
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card 20th December 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card. Primary school pupils from right across the city entered the annual competition. Jessica, age 8, from Stoneferry Primary School, submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds of people […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor mike rossLord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealMatt JukesStoneferry Primary School
Primary school pupils invited to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card 21st November 2023 Pupils across Hull’s primary schools have been invited to design the council’s corporate e-Christmas card by Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes. Councillor Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council said: “Christmas is always an exciting time for our primary school pupils. The Christmas card design competition is a festive way […] Read more Children and families Christmas News ChristmasChristmas 2023Christmas card competitionCouncillor mike rossHull SchoolsMatt Jukes
Bus lane operating hours to change after Cabinet decision 23rd October 2023 Hull’s bus lanes are proposed to change to peak time operation, in both directions, from their current all-day operating times, following a decision taken today (Monday 23 October) by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. A traffic regulation order (TRO) will now be initiated proposing changes on all the city’s bus lanes, except for the Carr Lane […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets bus lanesCouncillor mike rossroads
Hull City Council leader meets with Rail Minister to discuss rail electrification 19th October 2023 The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has stepped up his efforts to get certainty from the government on when electrification of the Hull to Leeds rail line will take place. Following his letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, written following the termination of the HS2 project earlier this month, Councillor […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor mike rossDepartment for TransportElectrificationnetwork railNorthern Powerhouse RailTransport for the North
