Hull marks Slavery Remembrance Day 20th August 2025 The Lord Mayor will help mark Slavery Remembrance Day by attending events in Hull on Saturday 23 August. The Hull Slavery Remembrance Day Partnership has organised a commemoration at Wilberforce House, which will take place in the museum’s Mandela Gardens. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor will officially open a gathering at the Hull Afro Caribbean Community […] Read more Civic Education and Learning Museums News Councillor Cheryl PayneLord MayorModern day slaveryWilberforce House Museum
Humberside Police launches modern-day slavery task force 21st July 2020 A task force to tackle modern-day slavery and human trafficking has been set up by Humberside Police. The Operation Wilberforce task force, made up of a dedicated team of specialist officers, will respond quickly to allegations of modern-day slavery and human trafficking. The team will also provide training, support and guidance to colleagues, strengthening the force’s […] Read more News CrimeHuman traffickingHumberside PoliceModern day slaveryOperation Wilberforce
Huge illegal tobacco haul discovered in shops and flats in Hull 29th November 2019 More than 300,000 illegal cigarettes have been found hidden in shops, flats and a storage container in Hull. Hull’s trading standards officers and police colleagues uncovered the contraband concealed by boxes, suitcases and secret compartments. Hiding places included spots inside door frames, behind magnetic panels and underneath stairs. Properties in Hessle Road and Spring Bank […] Read more News Public Health Humberside PoliceKeep It OutModern day slaveryTrading Standards
