The Liberal Democrats in Hull

26 Jul 2010 - Outstanding success for Hull schools

Lib Dem council leader Carl Minns has reported today of some success with local council-run schools:

"St Mary’s Sports College has just become the first secondary school in Hull to be judged as outstanding by Ofsted. This shows that our Hull schools can do this. Congratulations and thanks go to the head, to teachers and staff – and to pupils for their hard work too. We look forward to following St Mary’s continued progress in the coming years.

"McMillan Nursery School in north Hull has also received an outstanding Ofsted and Collingwood Primary School has become the first outstanding school to have its status maintained by Ofsted after an assessment showed continued good performance. Well done to head teachers and staff at these schools too."

From http://carlminns.mycouncillor.org.uk/

20 Jul 2010 - Fish trail renewed

Hull Seven Seas fish trail has been relauched this week with the addition of three new sculptures of a shark, lobster and a gunard. A new guide with information on the sculptures and historical facts has also been published. Lib Dem Councillor John Robinson, portfolio holder for image and culture, said: “The trail is an institution, which has now been reinvigorated.”

From http://carlminns.mycouncillor.org.uk/

26 Jun 2010 - Dr Evan Harris to Speak at Humber Mouth

Dr Evan Harris was nominated for Channel 4's "Campaigning Politician of the Year" Award in 2008 for his work on a range of issues. He has built up a formidable reputation for campaigning on issues of principle including civil liberties, human rights, evidence based policy and, more recently, he has helped lead the Libel Reform Campaign in Parliament. In 2009, Evan Harris was awarded the National Secular Society's Secularist of the Year Award, and has clear views about euthanasia, animal experimentation and immigration.

A former Liberal Democrat MP, Dr Harris will be discussing the recent crisis in political confidence, what it means for us all, and explaining his ideas about possible reforms. The event includes a Q and A session. A must-see event for anyone with questions about current political policy and concerns for the future.

Hull Truck Theatre, 8th July, 8pm. From http://www.humbermouth.org.uk/.

25 May 2010 - Family fun for this half term

Families in Hull are in for a treat this Bank Holiday and during half term, as a whole host of exciting activities come to the city during National Family Week 2010 (31 May - 6 June). Hull has been selected as one of National Family Week’s flagship cities and will play host to one of the biggest family picnics in the UK, in West Park, as well as an action-packed sports day in East Park.

Councillor Christine Randall, Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Education and Children’s Services, said: “In this day and age family members don’t spend as much time together as they once did. National Family Week aims to rectify this and provide a range of activities to encourage families to have fun and spend more time together. There are lots of fantastic people and projects working together towards our goal of making Hull a family friendly city where no child is left behind, and this week is a great opportunity to celebrate that. I would urge everyone to spend more quality time with their family during and beyond National Family Week.”

From http://carlminns.mycouncillor.org.uk/

13 May 2010 - Continuity in Ruling Lib Dem Group after Council Elections

At the first part of its Annual General Meeting last Sunday, Hull City Council's ruling Liberal Democrat group re-elected all of its executive unopposed. Councillor Carl Minns continues to be leader of the group, while Councillor Abigail Bell will continue as his deputy. As the group still has a comfortable majority on the council, Carl and Abigail are therefore expected to continue as Leader and Deputy Leader of the city council after its AGM later this month.