Cadets to receive Honorary Freedom of the City 19th March 2024 The good work of some of the country’s premier youth organisations is to be recognised with the award of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Kingston upon Hull. It will go to two groups – the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force, and the 152 (City of Hull) Squadron, Air Training Corps. The […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to host Music Bingo Charity Night 13th March 2024 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull will raise more money for local good causes when he hosts a Music Bingo Charity Night next month. The event will take place on Friday 12 April 2024, and will be held in the magnificent setting of the Banqueting Hall in The Guildhall. The fun night will incorporate […] Read more Civic News Councillor Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Nominations deadline approaching for Hull bravery award – Amy Johnson Cup for Courage 26th February 2024 The nomination deadline is approaching for an award which honours children in Hull who have shown exceptional bravery. The Amy Johnson Cup for Courage was created in 1930, and first awarded a few years later. It was the idea of the pioneering Hull-born pilot. It was paid for from gold sovereigns presented to her by […] Read more Civic News Amy JohnsonCllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
Charity quiz night to be held at The Guildhall 19th February 2024 A quiz night to benefit the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal Fund is to be held at The Guildhall on Tuesday 12 March. The 30th annual staging of the event will see teams compete for the Trevor Stark Memorial Trophy. Paul Towse will serve as quiz master for the always-popular event. Tickets are £10 per person, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealGuildhallLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to attend Gaul memorial events 6th February 2024 The Lord Mayor will attend a number of events to remember those lost at sea in the Gaul trawler tragedy. The Gaul sunk off the coast of Norway in storm conditions in February 1974. 36 trawlermen died, including 30 from Hull. The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Kalvin Neal, said: “The sinking […] Read more Civic News Lord MayorMKM Stadium
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
Life of ‘Mr Hull’ celebrated 13th November 2023 An event has taken place to celebrate the life of Hull City Council Director of Regeneration Mark Jones. Mark died in September, at the age of 66, following a short illness. Known affectionately by many as ‘Mr Hull’, he was awarded an MBE in 2016 in recognition of his dedication and commitment to economic regeneration […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Hester BridgesCllr Mike RossGuildhallLord MayorMark JonesMatt JukesStephen Brady
Hull Minster to host annual service 11th September 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber will attend the annual Sea, Field and Factory Service at Hull Minster later this month. Councillor Kalvin Neal encourages residents to join him at the Minster on Sunday 24 September, where the service begins at 2pm. All are welcome, with anyone attending asked to be seated in […] Read more Civic News Cllr Kalvin NealHull MinsterLord Mayor
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
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
Lord Mayor’s Civic Service To Take Place 30th June 2023 The Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is to hold his Civic Service at Hull Minster. It will take place on Sunday 16 July, with the service commencing at 2:00pm. A civic procession will take place beforehand. It will be led by the Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force Band, and will set […] Read more Civic News Civic ServiceCllr Kalvin NealLord Mayor
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
