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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 […]

The Hull City online archive connecting fans of the present with the past

13th December 2022

Like all the best ideas, TigerTubePlayer – a channel dedicated to celebrating and reminiscing about the history of Hull City – was conceived in a pub. Fast-forward 13 years and, what began as a chat between three friends after a few pints, is now the go-to channel for Hull City fans to relive the greatest, […]

View article Hull Volunteers celebrated on International Volunteers Day

Hull Volunteers celebrated on International Volunteers Day

5th December 2022

Today is International Volunteering Day and a chance to celebrate all the fantastic people who volunteer. Some of the most recognised volunteers in Hull are the HEY! Volunteers who are now part of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY). Over the past year the HEY! Volunteers have completed more than 20,000 volunteering hours across 7,500 […]

Artwork unveiled honouring workers who supported Hull through pandemic

30th November 2022

Local artist Erin Ledsom was commissioned by Hull City Council to create a piece of artwork recognising and honouring the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. Erin has now completed the piece, which will go on display in the Guildhall. Erin is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the […]

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View article Hull City Council awarded regional title for supporting small businesses

Hull City Council awarded regional title for supporting small businesses

23rd November 2022

Hull City Council has been awarded a prestigious ‘best in the region’ award for its support for the local small business community. The council were the regional winners in the ‘COVID-19 Support and Recovery’ category in the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) inaugural Local Government awards. The awards are aimed at celebrating and recognising those […]

View article Primary school pupils to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

Primary school pupils to design Hull City Council’s Christmas card

21st November 2022

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 […]

View article Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action

Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action

15th November 2022

Hull City Council has added its name to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, setting out its commitment to play its part in tackling the climate emergency. Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, an independent body set up to support and guide the region’s organisations, officially launched the Climate Action Pledge this week at the […]