Amy Johnson Cup for Courage – nominations sought for Hull bravery award 14th January 2025 The nominations deadline is approaching for an award that recognises where young people from Hull have shown exceptional bravery. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage was created in 1930 by the pioneering Hull-born pilot. It is awarded to Hull-born children who have displayed courage of the highest order via a single act of bravery. The […] Read more Children and families Civic Education and Learning News Amy JohnsonCllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Christmas card competition winners announced 19th December 2024 Two designs by young people have been chosen to form Hull City Council’s Christmas e-card for 2024. Winning entries were selected after a competition in schools during last month. A panel of judges selected 10 year old Oscar from Ainthorpe Primary as the winner in the primary school category, with 13 year old Lilah from […] Read more Children and families Christmas Civic News ChristmasCllr Mark CollinsonCllr Mike RossGuildhallHull City CouncilLord MayorMatt Jukes
HEY Credit Union celebrates 25th birthday at Hull Guildhall 19th November 2024 The Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Credit Union has celebrated 25 years of supporting the financial wellbeing of people in Hull and surrounding areas. Founders and early members of the Credit Union joined directors, volunteers and staff at the Guildhall, as they were welcomed by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Mark Collinson. Set up in 1999, […] Read more Civic Community and Living News Cllr Mark CollinsonHEY Credit UnionLord Mayor
Service to be held to remember Hull’s road traffic victims 13th November 2024 A service is to be held to remember people who tragically lost their lives over the years on Hull’s roads. It will take place at St Mary’s Church on Lowgate this Sunday, 17 November, starting at 2:30pm. The service is part of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which takes place globally on […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonLord MayorLowgate
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Tree Festival back at Minster 7th November 2024 The Lord Mayor’s annual Christmas Tree Festival will return to Hull Minster this December. The popular event will run from Tuesday 3 December to Saturday 21 December, and will see dozens of decorated trees fill up the 700-year-old church. Businesses and organisations, and individuals, can get involved by providing a tree, which can be decorated […] Read more Christmas Civic News ChristmasCllr Mark CollinsonHull MinsterLord Mayor
Remembrance service to take place 6th November 2024 Hull will once again remember the millions of people who lost their lives in the First World War, and subsequent conflicts, as the 106th anniversary of the 1918 armistice is marked. At 10.25am on Sunday 10 November, a parade will leave Queen Victoria Square and move down Carr Lane, turning north at the Ferensway junction to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonLord MayorRemembrance Sunday
Your chance to meet the Lord Mayor 2nd October 2024 The annual Lord Mayor At Home event is to take place again in Hull later this month. The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Mark Collinson, extends an invitation to all to meet him in the magnificent Banqueting Hall at the Guildhall on Saturday 19 October from 10:30am to 12pm. The event is […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to host charity music quiz 28th August 2024 The Lord Mayor of Hull and Admiral of the Humber is to host a charity music quiz. The always popular event will be held in the magnificent Banqueting Hall at the Guildhall on Tuesday 1 October 2024, getting underway at 7pm. Entry costs £12.50 per person, with a maximum of 6 people per team. A […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Hull charities benefit from Lord Mayor’s fund 21st August 2024 The previous Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull has handed over cheques to the charities he supported during his year in the role. Councillor Kalvin Neal’s nominated charities were Dove House Hospice and Hull 4 Heroes. They will each benefit from £1,772.10. Money was raised during the various events held during Councillor Neal’s mayoral year, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealDove House HospiceHull 4 HeroesLGBT+Lord Mayor
Lord Mayor to open chess tournament 3rd July 2024 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to join other chess enthusiasts at a free festival about the game. Councillor Mark Collinson will help open ChessFest Hull, which has a focus on promoting junior involvement in the sport. It will take place at Princes Quay shopping centre on Sunday 7 July. The free […] Read more Civic News Sport What's on ChessCllr Mark CollinsonLord Mayor
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service to take place 19th June 2024 The annual Lord Mayor’s Civic Service will take place at Hull Minster on Sunday 23 June. All are welcome, with the service starting at 2.00pm. A civic procession will take place beforehand, starting at the Guildhall at 1.40pm. It will be led by the Humberside Police band, which will also lead the procession back to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Children meet with Lord Mayor at launch of new Lord Mayor’s Award 4th June 2024 Schoolchildren from Hull have had a breakfast meeting with the Lord Mayor, celebrating the launch of the Lord Mayor’s Award. A teacher and three schoolchildren from Stockwell Primary School, along with two young people and a youth worker from Route One Youth Centre met with the Lord Mayor at the Guildhall. The meeting was held […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peopleLord MayorLord Mayor's AwardPauline Turnerschools
