Councillor Steve Wilson

View article Hull star Lucy Beaumont backs city’s ambitious young entrepreneurs

Hull star Lucy Beaumont backs city’s ambitious young entrepreneurs

6th July 2021

A famously funny Hull-born star is the latest to back a trailblazing initiative that supports enterprising young people in Hull. The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, which works in partnership with Hull City Council, offer grants of up to £1,000 for the region’s young people to finance business ideas. It has gained support from educationalists, […]

View article Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign

Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign

18th November 2020

As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began in May 2019. With almost 600 civic engagements under his belt and new Civic Crown awards handed out, Councillor Wilson has been very busy, despite a […]

View article Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live

Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live

10th November 2020

A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning. The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also be available to view on the news Facebook and Twitter accounts. Starting at 10.50am, the 15 minute service will be introduced by Rev. John Hotchin […]

View article Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism

Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism

3rd June 2020

Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism. Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we are united with those across the world who are struggling against racism and other forms of prejudice. “Reflecting our proud status as a City of […]

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View article VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull

VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull

7th May 2020

People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […]

View article Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday

Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday

28th February 2020

Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday. The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin a long fishing career. Built in Beverley for the Boyd Line, the Arctic Corsair had a career that included a world-record catch and a collision […]

View article Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier

Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier

12th February 2020

Twenty-five Cadets and two teachers from the Netherlands will visit Hull as part of a project to trace the steps of a Second World War soldier. Corporal Richard Sydney Huitt, who began his military journey in Hull, was killed in action and buried in the grounds of the Cadets’ school in the Netherlands. The Cadets […]

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View article General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations

General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations

10th December 2019

Boxes are ready for 128 polling stations across three Hull constituencies ahead of Thursday’s General Election. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament. In Hull, three MPs will be elected in Hull East, Hull North and Hull West and Hessle. In Hull […]

View article Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor

Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival opened by Lord Mayor

4th December 2019

Hull’s first Christmas Tree Festival is now open at Hull Minster. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson opened the festival alongside Bishop Alan White, the Veterans’ Choir and a piper. Of 25 trees entered for display, judges named Ganton School’s tree the best and the team behind it will be invited for afternoon tea in […]

View article Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on

Rain can’t stop thousands turning out for Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on

15th November 2019

Despite the pouring rain, Hull city centre saw an incredible turnout for the Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands turned out for the moment that signalled the start of Christmas in the city as Lord Mayor Councillor Steve Wilson and special guests hit the big button to bathe Queen Victoria Square in festive illumination. Watch the switch-on […]

View article Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster

Lord Mayor to bring new Christmas Tree Festival to Hull Minster

14th November 2019

Business and organisations have been invited to take part in a charity Christmas tree festival next month. The event will see decorated Christmas trees displayed at the Hull Minster. It takes place from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 December from 10am to 4pm. Funds will be raised for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which […]

View article Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know

Hull’s Christmas lights switch-on: All you need to know

11th November 2019

Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by the Lord Mayor and special guests this week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with light and sound installations on Thursday 14 November, with thousands expected to watch. Entertainment will get under way at 5pm, with performer Andy Train taking the reins as host on Hull […]