Ukraine invasion anniversary to be marked 23rd February 2024 Hull City Council has shown support for Ukraine, ahead of the second anniversary this Saturday of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The country’s flag is flying from the Guildhall’s Peace Garden, amid a series of events where Ukrainian people have been welcomed to the city. Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “We continue to […] Read more Civic News Cllr Mike RossGuildhallLord Mayor Cllr Kalvin NealUkraine
Hull marks Ukraine Independence Day 23rd August 2023 Hull once again stands with Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day on Thursday 24 August. The day marks 32 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union. It will also be 18 months to the day since the country was invaded by Russia. Hull, a City of Sanctuary, has welcomed dozens of people forced […] Read more News Councillor Rob PritchardGuildhallUkraine
Lord Mayor to visit Hull4Ukraine 9th June 2023 The Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Councillor Kalvin Neal will visit the new Hull4Ukraine base at 16 Whitefriargate in Hull city centre on Saturday 10th June, at 11am. Hull4Ukraine is a community group that has been active in the city supporting the people of Ukraine following the invasion in 2022. […] Read more Civic Councillor Kalvin NealLord MayorUkraine
Ready, steady, Eurovision 28th April 2023 Hull is ready for Eurovision 2023 as it arrives in the UK for the first time in 25 years. Fans not lucky enough to get tickets for the coveted live event in Liverpool now have the chance to get involved in the celebrations, as Hull New Theatre hosts a whole FREE night of fun, thanks […] Read more Hull New Theatre Leisure & Culture News What's on DCMSEurovision 2023Hull City CouncilHull New TheatreUkraine
Hull City Council to mark Ukraine invasion anniversary 22nd February 2023 On Friday (24 February), Hull City Council will mark a year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukraine flag will be flown at full mast from the Guildhall, whilst Queen Victoria Square will be lit in blue and yellow across the weekend. Council staff will also be invited to participate in a national one-minute […] Read more Civic Council Government and Democracy News What's on AnniversaryCllr Mike RossHull4UkraineUkraineUkraine invasion
Hull stands with Ukraine on Independence Day 23rd August 2022 Wednesday 24 August is Ukrainian Independence Day, marking 31 years since Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union and, this year, six months since the country was invaded by Russia. The city has welcomed 149 people who have fled from war-torn Ukraine, with residents across the city opening their homes to the refugees. Since March, the […] Read more Community and Living News Homes for UkraineHull 4 UkraineUkraine
Young Ukrainian chess player leads Hull team to victory after fleeing war 19th July 2022 A Ukrainian chess prodigy who fled the war in his home country has led Hull’s finest young players to victory at a national event. Maksym Larchikov, 12, displayed his remarkable talent as part of Chess Fest, the sport’s biggest public-facing event in the UK, after the event’s organiser, Chess in Schools and Communities, invited a […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News Sport Hull and District Chess AssociationKCOMUkraine
Hull City Council backs project to support Ukrainian women entrepreneurs 24th May 2022 Hull City Council has today announced that it will be backing a national project to support Ukrainian women entrepreneurs as part of a programme that will see women entrepreneurs from war-torn Ukraine relocate to the UK. During the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress [GEN] since before the pandemic, 6,000 ecosystem builders, ministers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors exchanged ideas […] Read more Business News Regeneration businessRegenerationUkraine
Hull 4 Ukraine: Vans full of donations heading for Poland 23rd March 2022 More vans filled with donations for the people of Ukraine will be leaving for Poland tomorrow from the Hull 4 Ukraine donations site at the former Staples store. Vans provided by Hull City Council and driven by Hull 4 Ukraine volunteers will be heading for Krakow and Warsaw, where they will deliver aid to local […] Read more Community and Living News Hull 4 UkraineUkraine
Fresh appeal for donations to Hull 4 Ukraine 16th March 2022 The Hull 4 Ukraine collective has issued a renewed appeal for people and businesses in Hull to continue giving generously to the humanitarian aid effort. Over the past two weeks, the city’s communities have come together to collect and deliver aid to people affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The response has been overwhelming, […] Read more Community and Living News Hull 4 HeroesHull 4 UkraineUkraine
Hull to welcome Ukrainian refugees 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has today welcomed the Government’s announcement of a scheme to provide homes and assistance to those fleeing the shocking and senseless invasion of Ukraine. Leader of the Council, Daren Hale, said: “As a City of Sanctuary, Hull has a long and proud history of supporting people in their hour of need. We […] Read more Adult social care News Hull 4 UkraineUkraine
Hull shows huge support for Ukraine aid effort 10th March 2022 Hull’s appeal for humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine has seen such a huge response that organisers are opening new drop-off points and a larger storage facility. Over the past week, the city’s communities have come together to collect and deliver aid as part of the Hull 4 Ukraine collective. After an overwhelming response […] Read more Community and Living News Hull 4 UkraineUkraine
