What a moment for Hull. Let's come together as a city to celebrate this Monday.

At yesterday's council AGM I was re-elected as leader of Hull City Council. It's an incredible honour to continue in this role.

Hooray! You can now get into and enjoy Queen's Gardens! Had a look around today and really impressed. Great to see people heading down to take a look for themselves and see groups enjoying spending time in the gardens playing games or having a picnic. Go have a look too.

And with that, we are underway. If you can help our campaign in Hull, get in touch. These are crucial elections this year - we need you!

A bit of beautiful colour off Newland Avenue. Big thank you to those residents behind this.

I know there will be hundreds of people across the city who deserve this recognition. I have nominated a local resident who does great work in the Newland Avenue area this morning. Who are you going to nominate? www.kcom.com/home/hometow...

I'm looking forward to this event. Hull is a sporting city and I am keen to see more done to help people get involved. Bringing in the national governing bodies is a great way to get them involved in making this happen. news.hull.gov.uk/11/03/2026/e...

Doesn't this sound absolutely amazing? This is a brilliant event for the city of Hull. I'm sure it will rival any similar cultural offering from anywhere else in the country. www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...

Super Saturday in Hull! Spitfire in Trinity Square and Spurn Lightship reopens to the public. Get yourself down today.

This is a big week for Hull, as the first part of the Maritime Project opens. The Spurn Lightship down on Hull marina will be open to the public from this Saturday. You can book your tickets here - hullmuseums.co.uk/tickets-spurn-… She looks amazing and you will not be disappointed.

Congratulations to the Greens. Voters have shown in this by-election that they will vote for whoever they think can beat Reform. In Hull that is not Labour, it is the Liberal Democrats.

Welcome to Hull the Brisbane Broncos! While many in Hull and beyond will be hoping for a KR victory tonight, I also want to comment on the significance of this match to the city.

Hull's, much loved, Maritime Museum is undergoing a major transformation. I had a chance to take a look at the progress and I can say for sure when the public gets to return to the museum, you will fall in love with the place all over again. An exciting moment is coming this year.

Colliderfest, a Spring festival that covers science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, is taking place the 12th to 15th March in Hull and the programme has now been released. Take a look at what events you want to go to here - colliderfest.co.uk

Hull loves its sport and I know just how important it is. It can bring communities together and has tremendous benefits for those who take part. Great, then, to spend some time with Lewie Coyle today, hearing about his academy and his plans for its future. Thank you Lewie.

When does a trickle become a flood? BBC News - Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Will keep up the call for rail electrification for our region.

Hull City Council has expressed disappointment as Hull is omitted in the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement. Read in full here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/15/01/2026/hull-city-council-response-to-northern-powerhouse-rail-announcement/

First visit to Hull's 107FM of the year. We talked about the disappointing rail announcements, local government finance and some questions all about who I am as a person. Lots of fun to be back in the studio this morning.

Another day, another u-turn... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good to hear @joshbabarinde.bsky.social has set out a strong message to Times Radio that the @libdems.org.uk can do well in elections across the country this May. We can stand up to Reform and be a home for those feeling let down by the other parties.

Finally managed to pop in and see the Young Artists open exhibition at the Ferens. We have some very impressive and imaginative young artists in the city. Very impressed.

Enjoyed a visit to Newland St John's school, as part of their aspirations day. This saw a range of occupations represented for the pupils to get an idea about opportunities available for them. Pleased to say after a series of questions, they were able to identify what my job is!

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...

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...

"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/

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...

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.

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.

Important step in the task of returning Freetown Way back to two lanes of traffic in both directions. www.thehullstory.com/allarticles/...

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 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.

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.

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 news.hull.gov.uk/24/11/2025/t...

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...

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...

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

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 www.bbc.com/news/article...

They've done it! History-makers 👏 #UpTheRobins

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

As with so many, I am horrified by what we have seen unfold in Manchester today. Stand with all those affected.

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.

Lib Dem conference is about to get underway. It's a special one for me and a big one for the party.

Very happy to support @joshbabarinde.bsky.social for this important role in the Liberal Democrats. Critical time for the party and Josh can help lead the battle against the dangers of populism while putting forward a positive liberal agenda.