Hull City Council launches its new vision for the future of children and young people 11th July 2025 Hull City Council has officially launched its new plan for children and young people. The Children and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030 is a strategic document which outlines how the local authority and its partners will work together to improve the lives and outcomes of children and young people in Hull. The plan was co-produced […] Read more Children and families News Abbee McLatchieChildren and young peopleChildren and Young People Plan (CYPP) 2025-2030cllr tockEuniceMKM StadiumNational Youth Agency (NYAYoung Mayor
Youth reps in Hull launch new resource for food support 20th February 2025 Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives have launched a website to help residents access nutritional information, recipes and food support. Hull’s Young Mayor and Youth Representatives are a voluntary group of young people aged 11 to 17 years old. The members of the group meet weekly and discuss policies and services that are important to […] Read more Children and families News child friendly cityChildren and familiesChildren and young peopleCouncillor Linda TockHEY Smile FoundationHull's Young MayorSmile FoundationYoung Mayor
Meet Hull’s new Young Mayor 6th December 2024 Eunice has been voted as Hull’s new Young Mayor. Almost 100 young people met in the Guildhall last month and cast their votes for who they would like to lead Hull Young People’s Parliament. Six candidates put forward their manifestos anonymously and those in attendance made their choices based on those submissions. Eunice, 14, of […] Read more Children and families Civic News Cllr Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentYoung Mayor
Young people from Hull win national film award 28th June 2024 Young people from Hull emerged as the winners of a national film award at a ceremony in London on Tuesday 25 June. They won the Time for Action Award at the Into Film Awards for an anti-racism campaign video they produced titled ‘Just Ignore It’. The video was funded by Hull City Council and was […] Read more Children and families News Children and familiesChildren and young peoplefilmHull's Young MayorPauline TurnerSt Mary's CollegeYoung Mayor
Hull’s new Young Mayor is selected 5th December 2022 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s fourth Young Mayor. Amaya Newman from Ron Dearing UTC was appointed following a selection day attended by 16 young people. The young people were set a team challenge and planned and made a speech in their bid to be the next Young Mayor for Hull. For the […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Linda TockHull Young People's ParliamentRon Dearing UTCVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Young Mayor selected by Hull’s young people 15th July 2021 Young People in Hull have selected the city’s third Young Mayor. Amelia Franczak, aged 12, from St Mary’s College, was selected from 35 young people who applied. The Young Mayor’s campaign group panel chose Amelia following her presentation on nationalism and racism, and felt she would be able to connect to anyone young and old. […] Read more Children and families Civic Community and Living Council Government and Democracy News Councillor Shane McMurrayHull Young People's ParliamentVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull City Council seeks the next Young Mayor 14th May 2021 Young people in Hull are being invited to apply to become the city’s next Young Mayor. The role, currently held by Gabriela Surdyk, acts as an ambassador for Hull’s young people, supporting the Lord Mayor and attending the Hull Young People’s Parliament. The one-year post will also take a public and media role, attending events and […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung MayorYoung People's Parliament
Love Staying Safe campaign launches 16th November 2020 Hull’s Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, has launched Love Staying Safe, a campaign aimed at providing young people with practical tips and advice to stay safe on the streets. The campaign follows on from Staying Safe Online earlier this year, helping young people to ensure they protect themselves online. Gabriela has worked with 20 other young […] Read more Children and families Community and Living Coronavirus Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Councillor Peter ClarkHull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying SafeSafer Hull PartnershipVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Young people in Hull launch Love Staying Safe Online 1st June 2020 Love Staying Safe Online launches this week, with young people sharing their top tips for safety online. The online campaign is a series of short sound bites, filmed by young people from their homes, with each film sharing a top tip for staying safe while using the internet, emails and social media. The first of […] Read more Community and Living News Hull Young Peoples’ VoiceLove Staying Safe OnlineNSPCCUK Safer Internet SafetyVoice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull’s new Young Mayor appointment postponed 21st April 2020 The new appointment to the role of Hull’s Young Mayor is to be postponed. The city’s current Young Mayor, Gabriela Surdyk, was elected last May and was due to be passing the position to the newly elected Young Mayor. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has been decided that the appointment of a new Young […] Read more Children and families Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning News Voice and InfluenceYoung Mayor
Hull Young People’s Parliament elects new Young Mayor 7th June 2019 Hull Young People’s Parliament has selected its latest Young Mayor. Gabriela Surdyk, 15, will spend the next 12 months working with other young people and decision-makers to promote the interests of young people in the city. She will attend the Young People’s Parliament at the Guildhall, take part in civic duties, and accompany the Lord […] Read more Council Government and Democracy Education and Learning Young MayorYoung People's Parliament
Do you have what it takes to be Hull’s next Young Mayor? 20th March 2019 The search is on for Hull’s next Young Mayor. The Young Mayor represents young people in the city, acting for their opinions rather than for a political party. Last year, Emily Koyunca was elected as the city’s first Young Mayor. Councillor Peter Clark, portfolio holder for learning, skills and safeguarding children, said: “It’s important that […] Read more Education and Learning Young Mayor
