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
111th Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull installed 23rd May 2024 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Mark Collinson, has been installed at a ceremony at the Guildhall today. Councillor Collinson was elected at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 16 May as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2024/2025 mayoral year. The installation ceremony took place […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Cllr Mark CollinsonGuildhallLord Mayor
Civic Funeral for Honorary Alderman Gemmell 2nd May 2024 A civic funeral service for Honorary Alderman David Gemmell will take place next week. The former Lord Mayor died in March, at the age of 83. The service will take place at Hull Minster on Friday 10 May at 10am, where all are welcome. A civic procession will take place beforehand, travelling from the Guildhall […] Read more Civic News GuildhallHull MinsterLord Mayor
Tributes paid to former Lord Mayor 3rd April 2024 Hull City Council pays tribute to former Lord Mayor and one of the masterminds behind The Deep, Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE, who has died at the age of 83. First elected in 1988, he served as a Councillor for 26 years, with his term as Lord Mayor occurring from 2010 to 2011. His wife, […] Read more Civic News Cllr Daren HaleCllr Mike RossHull History CentreLord MayorThe Deep
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
