Millions who died in First World War remembered in Hull this weekend 8th November 2019 Hull will this weekend remember the millions who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. Hull’s annual service of remembrance will take place on Sunday at the Hull Cenotaph in Paragon Square, marking the 101st anniversary of the 1918 armistice. It will follow work to improve access to the Cenotaph which […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News What's on Bishop of HullCouncillor Steve WilsonFirst World WarHull CenotaphHumberside PoliceHumberside Police Concert BandLord Mayor
Hull businesses thanked by the Lord Mayor for supporting care leavers 15th October 2019 Hull businesses which provide support to care-leavers have been recognised for their work by the Lord Mayor. Firms which offered opportunities for young people as to improve their vocational and educational profile, as well as opening up future employment prospects, were presented with a certificate and pin badge and welcomed into the Lord Mayor’s parlour. Trident, NPS […] Read more Civic Care LeaversCouncillor Steve WilsonGuildhallLord MayorRoom 42
Two exceptional teens invited to switch on Hull’s Christmas lights 3rd October 2019 Two exceptional young people from Hull have been invited to switch on the city’s Christmas lights this year. Paralympian Sophie Carter and inspirational Harrison Torr have been asked by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, to help with the festivities after he met them earlier this year. Sophie, 15, who has cerebral palsy, is a […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasChristmas 2019Christmas lightsCouncillor Steve WilsonHarrison TorrHull Christmas 2019Lord MayorQueen Victoria SquareSophie CarterSpecial OlympicsSt Stephen’s Shopping Centre
Prof Graham Chesters to be made Honorary Burgess 17th July 2019 One of Hull’s cultural leaders is to be made an Honorary Burgess by Hull City Council. Graham Chesters, a University of Hull professor and chair of the Freedom Festival board, will be granted the Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber Award. He will be presented with an official scroll by the Lord Mayor, Councillor […] Read more Civic News Councillor Stephen BradyCouncillor Steve WilsonFreedom Festival Arts TrustGraham ChestersHonorary BurgessHull CollegeOfstedUniversity of Hull
Pride in Hull is now a civic event – and councillors may decorate their robes 17th July 2019 This year’s Pride in Hull will be a full civic event, the city’s Lord Mayor has announced. It means all councillors from Hull City Council are invited to join the parade, dressed in their traditional robes, with the Pride flag flying proudly from the roof of the Guildhall. And Councillor Steve Wilson, Lord Mayor and Admiral […] Read more News Civic eventsCouncillor Steve WilsonGuildhallHull CollegeLord Mayor and Admiral of the HumberPride in HullQueens GardensWhitefriargate
