Hull marks Ukraine Independence Day 23rd August 2023 Hull once again stands with Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day on Thursday 24 August. The day marks 32 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union. It will also be 18 months to the day since the country was invaded by Russia. Hull, a City of Sanctuary, has welcomed dozens of people forced […] Read more News Councillor Rob PritchardGuildhallUkraine
Lord Mayor to hold charity music quiz 18th August 2023 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull is to hold a charity music quiz next month. Councillor Kalvin Neal extends an invite to all to attend the Guildhall on Tuesday 26 September, starting at 7pm. Teams of up to 6 people will compete to win a Dine in Style Voucher, kindly donated by Napoleons Casino […] Read more Civic News What's on GuildhallLord Mayor
Hull remembers Srebrenica victims 7th July 2023 Hull City Council will once again mark Srebrenica Memorial Day in the city, hosting an event for members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina community. Guests will remember the thousands of people who lost their lives in the genocide between 1992 and 1995, with a specific focus on the anniversary of the atrocities at Srebrenica. On […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealCllr Mike RossGuildhallSrebrenica Memorial Day
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, […] Read more Civic News Councillor mike rossFalklandsGuildhallLord MayorSouth Atlantic Medal
Electoral services begins annual canvassing in Hull 20th June 2023 The process that will allow Hull residents to take part in the 2024 Local Elections is underway again. The annual electoral register canvass allows Hull City Council to keep the electoral register up to date. All households need to respond, to ensure residents are correctly registered. Households who have a registered e-mail address on the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News electionsElectoral servicesGuildhallLocal Elections
Lord Mayor to welcome residents 19th June 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to stage his Lord Mayor’s At Home event at the Guildhall next month. The free event will allow residents to meet Councillor Kalvin Neal following his recent appointment to the prestigious role, as well as enjoying a cuppa and a piece of cake. It will take place […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Councillor Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 26th January 2021 Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day virtual service to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a special ceremony taking place online on Wednesday 27 January at 7pm. At 8pm, households are encouraged to light candles. This year’s […] Read more Civic News Councillor Lynn PetriniGuildhallholocaust memorial day 2021Lord Mayor
Appointment of a contractor for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 5th January 2021 Hull City Council has confirmed the appointment of a Principal Main Works Contractor to restore the Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and complete the next phase of the Guildhall roofing improvements. Local construction company, Hobson and Porter Ltd has been awarded the contract to undertake works to restore and refurbish one of the UK’s last remaining […] Read more News Regeneration GuildhallMaritimeRegenerationtime ball
Coronavirus: ‘Plans in place across all council services,’ says leader 19th March 2020 Hull City Council leader Stephen Brady has reassured residents that plans are in place to respond to the challenges of coronavirus during “unprecedented times”. Cllr Brady stressed during a Full Council meeting in this morning the importance of following Government advice to protect against the outbreak. He said: “We are clearly living in unprecedented times […] Read more Civic Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Stephen BradyGuildhallHull City Council
Tender process opens for Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball restoration 17th March 2020 Contractors are being invited to be involved in restoring one of the UK’s last remaining time balls in Hull. This summer will see the start of a comprehensive restoration of the Guildhall tower, including the removal of the existing replica Guildhall Greenwich Time Ball and installation of a fully working new one. Now companies are […] Read more Civic News Councillor Daren HaleGuildhallHull City CouncilHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityMaritime
Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look 4th March 2020 Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […] Read more Environment News Climate changeGuildhallHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of Hull
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 […] Read more General Election News Councillor Steve WilsonelectionsGeneral Election 2019GuildhallHull EastHull NorthHull West and HessleLord Mayor
