Nominations sought for Hull bravery award – Amy Johnson Cup for Courage 27th November 2025 Entries are being encouraged for a prize named after an aviation pioneer who hailed from Hull. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage dates back to the 1930s and is awarded to Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. It was created by Amy herself. Funding for […] Read more Civic News Amy JohnsonCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull to host Remembrance Sunday service 6th November 2025 The annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade will take place this Sunday, as Hull will once again remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts. The military parade will depart Queen Victoria Square at 10:25am on Sunday 9 November, moving down Carr Lane, and then turning north […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorRemembrance Sunday
Standard bearers to receive Lord Mayor’s Award 4th November 2025 Standard bearers who proudly represent Hull at events such as Remembrance Sunday are to receive the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Award. Twenty standard bearers will be granted with the courtesy title of Honorary Burgess during a reception at the Guildhall this Friday, 7 November, which is 2 days […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayorremembrance
“Let’s make it the biggest one yet!” – Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival returns 24th October 2025 Businesses, community organisations and schools across Hull and the surrounding area are being invited to help make the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival the biggest and best one yet. Hull Minster will once again host the annual tradition, which runs throughout most of the Christmas month of December, where admission is FREE. The Lord […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasCouncillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
60s + 70s night to boost Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund 20th October 2025 A fantastic night of 60s + 70s music in Hull will raise money for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charities. It will take place at the New Walton Club on Walton Street on Thursday 13 November, with tickets costing just £5 per person. The fun will start at 7:30pm, where attendees can also enjoy bingo and […] Read more Civic News What's on Councillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to attend annual Hull Minster service 8th September 2025 The yearly civic Sea, Field and Factory Service will return to Hull Minster later this week. The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Cheryl Payne, below, will attend the event, which takes place on Sunday 14 September. It will begin at 2pm, and a civic procession will go between […] Read more Civic News Councillor Cheryl PayneHull MinsterLord Mayor
“There might just be a Coldplay question or two!” – Lord Mayor’s Music Quiz returns 22nd August 2025 After tens of thousands of people flocked to Hull for the two stunning Coldplay shows during August, the Lord Mayor’s annual Music Quiz might arguably provide September’s pick of the pops. Teams of up to 6 people will pit their musical wits against each other during the event at the Guildhall on Tuesday 30 September, […] Read more Civic News ColdplayCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day 20th August 2025 The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August. The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce House, which will take place in the museum’s Mandela Gardens. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor will officially open a gathering at the Hull Afro Caribbean Community […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorModern day slaveryWilberforce House Museum
Charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 25th July 2025 Two charities supported by the previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull have each received over £3,000. Cruse Bereavement Support and Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University were the nominated charities during the 2024-25 civic year of Councillor Mark Collinson. (Councillor Mark Collinson with Heather Rice, right, from Cruse Bereavement Support) Money was raised at […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonLord Mayor
Crematorium gets ‘Letters to Heaven’ post box 23rd July 2025 A post box allowing bereaved families and friends to leave letters to their late loved ones is now available at Hull’s Chanterlands Crematorium. The white letter box, below, has been kindly donated by a local community group, which wanted those dealing with grief to have the chance to write to their dearly departed. ‘Creative Hands […] Read more Civic Customer Services News Bereavement ServicesChanterlands CrematoriumCllr PritchardCouncillor Cheryl PayneLord Mayor
Honorary Freedom of the City awards for Coyle and Hudgell 21st July 2025 Two of Hull’s well-known sporting figures are to be awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City. The prestigious honour will be bestowed upon Tommy Coyle and Neil Hudgell. Boxer Tommy proudly represented Hull in 30 professional fights, winning 25 of them. His numerous career highlights include winning the WBC International Silver, IBF International, and Commonwealth […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Sport Councillor Cheryl PayneHull KRLord MayorNeil HudgellTommy Coyle
Srebrenica victims remembered 30 years on 7th July 2025 Srebrenica Memorial Day is to be marked once again in Hull, with this year’s annual event at the Guildhall taking place 30 years on since the atrocities committed in the town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thousands of people were killed in the genocide in the country, with 8,000 Bosnian Muslim people murdered on a single […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossCouncillor Cheryl PayneGuildhallLord MayorSrebrenica
