Mike Ross
@cllrmikeross.bsky.social
Lib Dem Cllr in Hull and leader of the council.
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Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026
Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boost
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January 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Hull’s maritime history thrusts city into world’s top places to visit in 2026
Historic trawler and floating lighthouse among East Yorkshire city’s attractions as it gears up for tourism boost
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Happy New Year from Hull, one of the top 25 places to visit according to National Geographic magazine - this article in the Guardian sets out why you need to book in a visit to the city if you are not in Hull already.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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"However you are spending Christmas, and whoever you are spending it with, I hope you find time to relax and enjoy this special period."
Read Cllr Mike Ross's Christmas message ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/12/2025/from-my-family-to-yours-i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-an-exciting-2026/
Read Cllr Mike Ross's Christmas message ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/12/2025/from-my-family-to-yours-i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-an-exciting-2026/
From my family to yours, I wish you a merry Christmas, and an exciting 2026.
As 2025 draws to a close and with 2026 just around the corner, Cllr Mike Ross, Leader of Hull City Council, has a message for
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December 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"However you are spending Christmas, and whoever you are spending it with, I hope you find time to relax and enjoy this special period."
Read Cllr Mike Ross's Christmas message ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/12/2025/from-my-family-to-yours-i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-an-exciting-2026/
Read Cllr Mike Ross's Christmas message ⬇️
https://news.hull.gov.uk/23/12/2025/from-my-family-to-yours-i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-an-exciting-2026/
One of the highlights of this time of year is getting to see the amazing designs young people from across Hull have done for the council's Christmas card. Though picking winning ones is no easy task! It was lovely to meet this year's winners earlier this week.
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Hull City Council to send Christmas cards featuring chip spice
Schoolchildren were asked to design a festive card for the council featuring a
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December 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
One of the highlights of this time of year is getting to see the amazing designs young people from across Hull have done for the council's Christmas card. Though picking winning ones is no easy task! It was lovely to meet this year's winners earlier this week.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump is coming after our BBC. He’s suing it for $10 billion, and the Conservatives and Reform are cheering him on.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
The BBC must not pay Trump a penny. Instead of rolling over, it should sue Trump back for the lies he’s telling about it.
Great to pop into the Hull 107FM studio this morning and spend some time on air with Pete Mills. Covered issues like the state of local government finance, what has been going on this year and what is to come in 2026. Will be back in there in the new year too and always keen to hear from residents.
December 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Great to pop into the Hull 107FM studio this morning and spend some time on air with Pete Mills. Covered issues like the state of local government finance, what has been going on this year and what is to come in 2026. Will be back in there in the new year too and always keen to hear from residents.
Hull City Hall hosting Hull Vineyard's A very piratey Christmas carols service this afternoon, with special guests Gem from CBeebies show Swashbuckle.
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hull City Hall hosting Hull Vineyard's A very piratey Christmas carols service this afternoon, with special guests Gem from CBeebies show Swashbuckle.
Important step in the task of returning Freetown Way back to two lanes of traffic in both directions.
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Work starts on return of two-lane traffic on Freetown Way — The Hull Story
By Simon Bristow , Co-Editor Work has started on a major road improvement scheme that will see Freetown Way return to two lanes of traffic in both directions. The work will also have a focus on dev...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Important step in the task of returning Freetown Way back to two lanes of traffic in both directions.
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...
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I am extremely concerned that the government might be looking at preventing councils using funding to provide free meal vouchers for those eligible during holiday periods. The people who would lose out most are the ones who can least afford to do so. Govt must think again.
The Leader of Hull City Council has called on the Government to confirm it will continue to provide funding for free school meals during school holidays.
Read more below 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/11/12/2025/leader-calls-for-future-funding-in-hull-for-free-school-meals-during-holiday-periods/
Read more below 🔗
https://news.hull.gov.uk/11/12/2025/leader-calls-for-future-funding-in-hull-for-free-school-meals-during-holiday-periods/
December 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I am extremely concerned that the government might be looking at preventing councils using funding to provide free meal vouchers for those eligible during holiday periods. The people who would lose out most are the ones who can least afford to do so. Govt must think again.
At this rate, won't be long before there are more former Tory MPs in Reform than there are Tory MPs. Reform is definitely not the Tory party 2.0 though, oh no!
BBC News - Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party - BBC News
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BBC News - Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party - BBC News
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Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party
The former MP for Mansfield confirms he is making the switch to Reform after a year out of politics.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
At this rate, won't be long before there are more former Tory MPs in Reform than there are Tory MPs. Reform is definitely not the Tory party 2.0 though, oh no!
BBC News - Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Former Tory MP and council leader Ben Bradley joins Reform party - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is brilliant news for Freedom and the city of Hull. Great recognition for an excellent festival that has achieved so much since the council helped set it up nearly 20 years ago.
We're absolutely thrilled to win the Arts Council Culture Award at Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards 2025! Wow!
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December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is brilliant news for Freedom and the city of Hull. Great recognition for an excellent festival that has achieved so much since the council helped set it up nearly 20 years ago.
Good to see
Drypool Bridge has been lowered ahead of the bridge reopening to two-way traffic and pedestrians this evening (Thursday 27 November) at 8pm.
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
Read more details here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/26/11/2025/drypool-bridge-first-phase-of-essential-repairs-successfully-completed-on-time/
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Good to see
Blue plaque unveiled today for Hull born Amos Burn, who died this day 100 years ago. He went on to be one of the world's most successful chess players, after learning at the relatively late age of 16.
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Blue plaque unveiled today for Hull born Amos Burn, who died this day 100 years ago. He went on to be one of the world's most successful chess players, after learning at the relatively late age of 16.
Very sorry to hear the news this weekend about former council leader Simone Butterworth. Simone was leader of the Lib Dem group when I was first elected and became council leader that year. I will never forget her passion and style. RIP
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Tributes paid to former Hull City Council Leader - Hull CC News
Tributes have been paid to Honorary Alderman Simone Butterworth, the first female Leader of Hull City Council, who has died at the age of 77 following a short illness. She was first elected as a...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Very sorry to hear the news this weekend about former council leader Simone Butterworth. Simone was leader of the Lib Dem group when I was first elected and became council leader that year. I will never forget her passion and style. RIP
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With the wintry weather hitting Hull, like much of the country, the team have been hard at work overnight gritting the roads.
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Council responds to winter weather - Hull CC News
Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the f...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
With the wintry weather hitting Hull, like much of the country, the team have been hard at work overnight gritting the roads.
news.hull.gov.uk/20/11/2025/c...
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Good news as Hull City Council takes the next step on getting Chapman Street bridge open again. Residents regular ask what is happening with this one, so pleased to see this move.
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Chapman Street Bridge: Council takes new steps to progress restoration - Hull CC News
Hull City Council has appointed Mason Clark Associates, a Hull-based engineering consultancy, to start the next phase of restoration works on the Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge, known locally as Ch...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Good news as Hull City Council takes the next step on getting Chapman Street bridge open again. Residents regular ask what is happening with this one, so pleased to see this move.
news.hull.gov.uk/28/10/2025/c...
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I popped along on Friday to get dug in (sorry). Looking forward to seeing what it looks like by the end of the week.
🌱 Residents are invited to help to create a sensory garden at Oak Road playing fields.
The aim is to create a sensory garden with plants, herbs and vegetables throughout this week, until Friday 31 October.
Sessions will be led daily from 1-3pm. Drop in to get involved!
The aim is to create a sensory garden with plants, herbs and vegetables throughout this week, until Friday 31 October.
Sessions will be led daily from 1-3pm. Drop in to get involved!
October 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I popped along on Friday to get dug in (sorry). Looking forward to seeing what it looks like by the end of the week.
This is tremendous recognition for Hull. I know what a brilliant it is and it is wonderful to see it on this sort of list. Hull should be on anyone's list of places to visit.
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/hull-named-one-of-the-top-25-places-to-visit-in-the-world-by-national-geographic
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/hull-named-one-of-the-top-25-places-to-visit-in-the-world-by-national-geographic
National Geographic names Hull one of the top 25 places to visit in the world — The Hull Story
By Rick Lyon , Co-Editor Hull has been named one of the Top 25 global destinations to visit in 2026 by National Geographic , in its prestigious Best of the World list. The city joins an elit...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is tremendous recognition for Hull. I know what a brilliant it is and it is wonderful to see it on this sort of list. Hull should be on anyone's list of places to visit.
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/hull-named-one-of-the-top-25-places-to-visit-in-the-world-by-national-geographic
www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/hull-named-one-of-the-top-25-places-to-visit-in-the-world-by-national-geographic
Felabration! Took five minutes out to visit the special exhibition as part of Black History Month at Wilberforce House. It tells the story of Afrobeat and it's founder, Fela Kuti. Good to see Nigel Taylor narrating the video on Clave too. Go see it while you.
October 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Felabration! Took five minutes out to visit the special exhibition as part of Black History Month at Wilberforce House. It tells the story of Afrobeat and it's founder, Fela Kuti. Good to see Nigel Taylor narrating the video on Clave too. Go see it while you.
The turnout for the Challenge Cup victory celebrations earlier this year was incredible. I'm sure there will be an amazing turnout tomorrow.
BBC News - Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory parade
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BBC News - Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory parade
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Hull Kingston Rovers Super League victory parade time and route
All you need to know about the bus parade through Hull to celebrate the Robins' Grand Final win.
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October 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The turnout for the Challenge Cup victory celebrations earlier this year was incredible. I'm sure there will be an amazing turnout tomorrow.
BBC News - Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory parade
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory parade
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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October 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
With Hull fair underway, a big thank you to all those who are involved with making it happen. From the council's events team, the police, first aid, clean up crews and many more. If you are going, enjoy all the fun of the fair.
October 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
With Hull fair underway, a big thank you to all those who are involved with making it happen. From the council's events team, the police, first aid, clean up crews and many more. If you are going, enjoy all the fun of the fair.
Enjoyed attending the Smile Foundation volunteer awards. A chance to recognise so many people that dedicate their time to helping others. #T2VAWARDS2025
October 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Enjoyed attending the Smile Foundation volunteer awards. A chance to recognise so many people that dedicate their time to helping others. #T2VAWARDS2025
As with so many, I am horrified by what we have seen unfold in Manchester today. Stand with all those affected.
A statement from Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, following an attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
https://news.hull.gov.uk/02/10/2025/statement-from-councillor-mike-ross-on-manchester-attack/
https://news.hull.gov.uk/02/10/2025/statement-from-councillor-mike-ross-on-manchester-attack/
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As with so many, I am horrified by what we have seen unfold in Manchester today. Stand with all those affected.
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Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people.
We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.
We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.
September 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Our flag does not belong to one creed or to one race. It belongs to one people, the British people.
We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.
We will not let our flag be used to intimidate.