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View article Hull City Council leader calls on Secretary of State for update on rail electrification

Hull City Council leader calls on Secretary of State for update on rail electrification

11th October 2023

Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, has (today) written to the Secretary of State for Transport to seek clarification on when the government expect electrification of the Hull to Leeds rail line to take place. Hull City Council has been working with its partners at Transport for the North and Network Rail, alongside the […]

View article Hull City Council writes to Secretary of State opposing rail ticket office closures

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, […]

View article Top tourism awards are back for 2023!

Top tourism awards are back for 2023!

31st July 2023

Awards that reward the region’s best, brightest, most successful, and innovative tourism businesses will return in 2023 and will continue to be a route to national recognition. The 2023 Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, the REYTAs, organised by tourism body Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY), culminate in a breath-taking awards ceremony on 9 November […]

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View article World Cup event brings nations together in Hull

World Cup event brings nations together in Hull

28th July 2023

As England go for glory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a global football event of a different kind has taken place in Hull. Teams from many different nations came together for the annual ‘HANA World Cup’, held at the Allam Pavilion at the University of Hull. The Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA) organised […]

View article Customer Service Excellence quality mark maintained by Hull Culture and Leisure

Customer Service Excellence quality mark maintained by Hull Culture and Leisure

18th July 2023

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) has maintained the prestigious award of Customer Service Excellence in its leisure department. The quality mark, from the Cabinet Office, aims to make a tangible difference to customers by encouraging organisations to focus on their individual needs and preferences. The accreditation lasts for 3 years, and organisations are reviewed each […]

View article Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns

Free family fun as Healthy Holidays returns

17th July 2023

Free activities are back in Hull as ‘Healthy Holidays’ returns this summer. Part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme, it’s seen thousands of children, young people and families benefit from free, fun, healthy schemes during school holiday periods, in numerous locations across the city, as well as providing food and nutrition to families. Funding […]

View article Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull

Funding boost for musicians and creatives in Hull

7th July 2023

Hull City Council is supporting musicians and creative people in the city via two new projects. The two-year industry development programmes are focussed on the creative industry and the music industry. The programmes are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), after successful bidding by Hull City Council. The UKSPF is a key part […]

View article South Atlantic Medal holders to receive Honorary Freedom of the City

South Atlantic Medal holders to receive Honorary Freedom of the City

5th July 2023

Veterans of the Falklands War are to receive the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull. The Freedom Scroll will be presented to holders of the South Atlantic Medal at an Extraordinary Meeting of Hull City Council. The meeting, called specifically for the purpose, will take place on Thursday 20 July at 4:00pm, […]

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View article Hull’s biggest street festival returns

Hull’s biggest street festival returns

23rd June 2023

Hull’s biggest free street festival is to return, boosted by a donation from the Leader of Hull City Council. The Vista Festival will take place on Princes Avenue on Saturday 8 July, from 3:00pm to 9:30pm. Thousands will be entertained by live music, art installations and street entertainment, while food outlets will offer dishes from […]

View article Hull City Council Leader calls on Education Secretary to extend Free School Meals

Hull City Council Leader calls on Education Secretary to extend Free School Meals

13th March 2023

The leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, has written to the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan to call on the government to increase the number of pupils eligible for Free School Meals. Councillor Ross has written the letter on behalf of the council asking the government to extend Free School Meals […]

View article Hull City Council Leader Cllr Mike Ross has published the Budget proposals for 2023/24

Hull City Council Leader Cllr Mike Ross has published the Budget proposals for 2023/24

2nd February 2023

Updated: Full Council has today, 23 February, approved the budget for 2023/24. Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross said: “This year’s budget is about making the people’s priorities of a cleaner, greener and safer city a reality. “Our proposed budget includes plans for a number of new flagship schemes, including: “The proposed budget also includes continuing […]

View article Primary pupil designs Hull City Council Christmas card

Primary pupil designs Hull City Council Christmas card

15th December 2022

Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the Council’s e-Christmas card, following judging 147 entries from primary school pupils across the city. Sheneli Matiwala Kumbura Mudunkoth Gedara, age 11, from Estcourt Primary Academy submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds […]