Freedom of the City parade returns to Hull 10th April 2024 A large-scale military parade and event featuring up to 250 military personnel will take place this weekend in Hull city centre. This Sunday (14 April) The Freedom of the City parade will be the first in the city in a number of years and will include a ‘military village’ in Queen Victoria Square and Paragon […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News What's on Freedom of the CityLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Nealmilitary parade
Ukraine invasion anniversary to be marked 23rd February 2024 Hull City Council has shown support for Ukraine, ahead of the second anniversary this Saturday of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The country’s flag is flying from the Guildhall’s Peace Garden, amid a series of events where Ukrainian people have been welcomed to the city. Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “We continue to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossGuildhallLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealUkraine
Jessica’s Hull-themed Christmas design chosen for Hull City Council’s Christmas card 20th December 2023 Hull City Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross and Chief Executive, Matt Jukes, have picked the winning design for the council’s e-Christmas card. Primary school pupils from right across the city entered the annual competition. Jessica, age 8, from Stoneferry Primary School, submitted the winning design. Her design will be sent to hundreds of people […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News ChristmasChristmas 2023Councillor mike rossLord MayorLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealMatt JukesStoneferry Primary School
Hull’s longest serving foster carers honoured 9th November 2023 Seven of Hull’s longest serving foster carers attended a lunch with the Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Kalvin Neal and Councillor Linda Tock, in recognition of their long service to children and young people in care. Foster carers were also presented with medals at the lunch, which took place […] Read more Children and families News Councillor Linda TockFosteringHull FosteringHull Fostering: Latest News and UpdatesLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Festive season gets underway with Hull light switch-on 9th November 2023 Hull’s stunning Christmas lights will be switched on by Hull-born football legend and Former England Women’s Football Captain Dr Carol Thomas, alongside the Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal next week. Queen Victoria Square will come alive with stunning light and sound installations on Thursday 16 November, with thousands expected to be there. A 50 ft […] Read more Christmas Civic News What's on ChristmasChristmas 2023Christmas lightsChristmas lights switch-onLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealQueen Victoria Square
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival Returns 8th November 2023 The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will be back at Hull Minster next month. Dozens of decorated trees will fill up the 700-year-old Church, from Tuesday 5 December to Saturday 23 December. The Festival, which started in 2019, raises money for Hull Minster, as well as the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund, which is […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasHull MinsterLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Remembrance Day 2023 3rd November 2023 Hull will once again remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, on the 105th anniversary of the 1918 armistice. At 10.30am on Sunday 12 November, a parade will leave from Pease Street and travel to the city centre Cenotaph before the annual service of remembrance takes place […] Read more Civic News What's on cenotaphLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealRemembrance Day 2023
Hull Fair comes to Albert Ave as giant hook a duck competition fills new lido 11th October 2023 Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor, with a giant game of hook a duck in the new lido. Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, by Lord Mayor, Cllr Kalvin Neal, the hook-a duck schools competition that was launched over the summer by the project’s contractors through the […] Read more News Albert Avenue Pools & FitnessCllr Rob PritchardEsteemhook a duckHull FairLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
Come along for the ride as Hull Fair returns for 2023! 3rd October 2023 One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs will return to Hull this week for its 729th year. Opening this Friday 6 October, and taking over 16 acres of Walton Street car park, Hull Fair boasts attractions from across the country. This year there are more than 300 attractions from roller-coasters, white-knuckle-rides to hook-a-duck along with over […] Read more Leisure & Culture News What's on Chief Superintendent Christine WilsonHull Fair 2023Lord Mayor Cllr Kalvin Neal
