Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 26th January 2021 Residents and community groups are invited to attend the annual Hull Holocaust Memorial Day virtual service to honour and remember victims of the Holocaust. The national Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked with a special ceremony taking place online on Wednesday 27 January at 7pm. At 8pm, households are encouraged to light candles. This year’s […] Read more Civic News Councillor Lynn PetriniGuildhallholocaust memorial day 2021Lord Mayor
Hull’s 108th Lord Mayor and Admiral of the Humber is elected 19th November 2020 The new Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Councillor Lynn Petrini, has been officially installed in office following a Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 November. Councillor Petrini was elected at the Council’s annual meeting as Lord Mayor for the city for the 2020/2021 mayoral year. During the installation ceremony, […] Read more Civic News Councillor PetriniLord Mayor
Long-serving Lord Mayor reflects on a bumper reign 18th November 2020 As Hull’s 107th Lord Mayor prepares to hand over the chains and robes to his successor, Councillor Steve Wilson has reflected on his extended time in office, that began in May 2019. With almost 600 civic engagements under his belt and new Civic Crown awards handed out, Councillor Wilson has been very busy, despite a […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Hull’s Armistice Day service to be streamed live 10th November 2020 A service to mark Armistice Day will be broadcast live online tomorrow morning. The small event at Hull’s Cenotaph will be shown on the council’s YouTube channel and will also be available to view on the news Facebook and Twitter accounts. Starting at 10.50am, the 15 minute service will be introduced by Rev. John Hotchin […] Read more Civic News What's on Armistice DaycenotaphCouncillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
Hull Fair charter honoured for another year 8th October 2020 The 800-year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place. On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single children’s ride will be situated in Hull city centre. Anyone wishing to ride will be asked for a donation that will be given to the […] Read more Civic Leisure & Culture News Hull FairLord Mayor
Lord Mayor to visit children’s activities on National Play Day 30th July 2020 The Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, will visit children’s centres across Hull on Wednesday 5 August as National Play Day takes a new form for 2020. The UK-wide celebration of children’s play, usually celebrated as a mass event in Queen’s Gardens, has been adapted due to the current restrictions on large-scale events, with organisations holding […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus News Children's centresLord MayorPlay Day
Hull buildings illuminated in purple in statement against racism 3rd June 2020 Buildings in Hull city centre have been illuminated in purple tonight in a statement against racism. Councillor Steve Wilson, Hull’s Lord Mayor, said: “Hull is a multi-cultural city and we are united with those across the world who are struggling against racism and other forms of prejudice. “Reflecting our proud status as a City of […] Read more Civic News Councillor Steve WilsonLord Mayor
VE Day 75: How to stay safe and celebrate at home in Hull 7th May 2020 People who want to join in with this week’s VE Day 75 celebrations are being advised to pay tribute from the safety of our own homes. Hull City Council is supporting the advice being given by national organisers to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, which takes place […] Read more Cancellations Civic Coronavirus News Councillor Steve WilsonHull CenotaphLord MayorVE Day
Hull’s historic Arctic Corsair celebrates 60th birthday 28th February 2020 Hull’s last surviving distant-water sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, celebrates her 60th birthday on Saturday. The trawler was launched on 29 February 1960, ready to be fitted out to begin a long fishing career. Built in Beverley for the Boyd Line, the Arctic Corsair had a career that included a world-record catch and a collision […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Arctic CorsairCouncillor Steve WilsonHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityLord MayorMaritime
New sauna adds finishing touch to Ennerdale Leisure Centre 20th February 2020 A new sauna has added a finishing touch to the £2m makeover of Ennerdale Leisure Centre. The leisure centre now also benefits from steam room facilities that were officially opened today by the Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor, Councillor Steve Wilson, also unveiled a plaque to officially open Ennerdale Leisure Centre in a civic ceremony this […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Dave CrakerCouncillor Marjorie BrabazonHCALLord MayorSauna
Dutch Cadets to visit Hull to trace steps of Second World War soldier 12th February 2020 Twenty-five Cadets and two teachers from the Netherlands will visit Hull as part of a project to trace the steps of a Second World War soldier. Corporal Richard Sydney Huitt, who began his military journey in Hull, was killed in action and buried in the grounds of the Cadets’ school in the Netherlands. The Cadets […] Read more Civic News Armed ForcesBereavement ServicesCouncillor Alan GardinerCouncillor Steve WilsonLord MayorVeterans Community Hub
General Election in Hull: Boxes ready for 128 polling stations 10th December 2019 Boxes are ready for 128 polling stations across three Hull constituencies ahead of Thursday’s General Election. Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm for people to vote on who represents their constituency in Parliament. In Hull, three MPs will be elected in Hull East, Hull North and Hull West and Hessle. In Hull […] Read more General Election News Councillor Steve WilsonelectionsGeneral Election 2019GuildhallHull EastHull NorthHull West and HessleLord Mayor
