Mike Ross
@cllrmikeross.bsky.social
Lib Dem Cllr in Hull and leader of the council.
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.
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
Lib Dem conference is about to get underway. It's a special one for me and a big one for the party.
September 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Lib Dem conference is about to get underway. It's a special one for me and a big one for the party.
Yesterday I attended Stand's first summer service at the Memorial to Hull's Lost Trawlermen.
It always strikes me that there cannot be many industries that saw 6,000 men die working in it from one area over a period of around 150 years in the way this industry did. We should rightly remember them.
It always strikes me that there cannot be many industries that saw 6,000 men die working in it from one area over a period of around 150 years in the way this industry did. We should rightly remember them.
July 21, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Yesterday I attended Stand's first summer service at the Memorial to Hull's Lost Trawlermen.
It always strikes me that there cannot be many industries that saw 6,000 men die working in it from one area over a period of around 150 years in the way this industry did. We should rightly remember them.
It always strikes me that there cannot be many industries that saw 6,000 men die working in it from one area over a period of around 150 years in the way this industry did. We should rightly remember them.
It's panto time (oh no it's not!). This year's Hull New Theatre panto, Beauty and the Beast, is launched at the Big Malarkey, with some of the stars of the show in attendance.
June 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's panto time (oh no it's not!). This year's Hull New Theatre panto, Beauty and the Beast, is launched at the Big Malarkey, with some of the stars of the show in attendance.
Popped into Trinity live after my last meeting of the day. Very pleased to see this back up and running.
June 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Popped into Trinity live after my last meeting of the day. Very pleased to see this back up and running.
Spoke at an opening session for UKREiiF, a major event. This was an opportunity to sell Hull to those in the room. I set out just what a brilliant place is and what it has to offer. We want to work with many in moving the city forward and this is part of that effort.
May 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Spoke at an opening session for UKREiiF, a major event. This was an opportunity to sell Hull to those in the room. I set out just what a brilliant place is and what it has to offer. We want to work with many in moving the city forward and this is part of that effort.
At today's full council I was confirmed as the leader of the council for the year ahead. This is an important year ahead for the city and the region and I look forward to playing my part in making sure the communities I serve get what they deserve.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
At today's full council I was confirmed as the leader of the council for the year ahead. This is an important year ahead for the city and the region and I look forward to playing my part in making sure the communities I serve get what they deserve.
The 'A Mischief of Rats 2025' rats, in aid of the Daisy Appeal, are now in place. This weekend I went along to see two that I sponsored. Already there were visitors coming along to see them, which was great to see.
#AmischiefOfRats
#AmischiefOfRats
May 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The 'A Mischief of Rats 2025' rats, in aid of the Daisy Appeal, are now in place. This weekend I went along to see two that I sponsored. Already there were visitors coming along to see them, which was great to see.
#AmischiefOfRats
#AmischiefOfRats
A message from me after today's election result.
May 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A message from me after today's election result.
This has been quite the campaign. This election is vitally important for the region. Right now, though, I want to say thank you to all those who are supporting me with their vote tomorrow. I can win and that would be a win for the people of the area.
April 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
This has been quite the campaign. This election is vitally important for the region. Right now, though, I want to say thank you to all those who are supporting me with their vote tomorrow. I can win and that would be a win for the people of the area.
There have been so many different hustings as part of this election, all of them looking at a different issue, from climate, culture, business, young people or minority groups. A key part of the democratic process and I am pleased to have been able to have attended them all.
April 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
There have been so many different hustings as part of this election, all of them looking at a different issue, from climate, culture, business, young people or minority groups. A key part of the democratic process and I am pleased to have been able to have attended them all.
Enjoyed my election interview with Peter Levy last night on Look North. The momentum is with me in the campaign. The bookies have me in the lead.
April 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Enjoyed my election interview with Peter Levy last night on Look North. The momentum is with me in the campaign. The bookies have me in the lead.
Thank you @timfarron.bsky.social for joining us on the campaign trail yesterday. With postal votes landing on doormats, this is a crucial time and so it has been great to see the team working hard this week.
April 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Thank you @timfarron.bsky.social for joining us on the campaign trail yesterday. With postal votes landing on doormats, this is a crucial time and so it has been great to see the team working hard this week.
This has been a busy and fantastic week on the campaign with MPs, Peers and volunteers from right across the country coming to help the campaign to elect the first ever Lib Dem Metro Mayor - if you can help get in touch.
April 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This has been a busy and fantastic week on the campaign with MPs, Peers and volunteers from right across the country coming to help the campaign to elect the first ever Lib Dem Metro Mayor - if you can help get in touch.
Yesterday I was at the opening of the International Martial Arts Seminar, being held in Hull for the first time. I was able to support making this happen, so pleased to be able to take some time out of the campaign to see it get underway.
April 13, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Yesterday I was at the opening of the International Martial Arts Seminar, being held in Hull for the first time. I was able to support making this happen, so pleased to be able to take some time out of the campaign to see it get underway.
Last week I took part in a roundtable discussion on the future of Rugby League, a sport that communities across the north feel proud of. I look forward to being part of further talks in the future, as we look to support the sport. Thanks to
@salfordcouncil.bsky.social for organising.
@salfordcouncil.bsky.social for organising.
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Last week I took part in a roundtable discussion on the future of Rugby League, a sport that communities across the north feel proud of. I look forward to being part of further talks in the future, as we look to support the sport. Thanks to
@salfordcouncil.bsky.social for organising.
@salfordcouncil.bsky.social for organising.
Today I am attending a roundtable on the future of Rugby League and the challenges the sport faces. Nicely timed with both Hull clubs sitting at the top of the table!
The sport does face real challenges. Let me know what you think needs to be done to help the sport grow.
The sport does face real challenges. Let me know what you think needs to be done to help the sport grow.
April 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Today I am attending a roundtable on the future of Rugby League and the challenges the sport faces. Nicely timed with both Hull clubs sitting at the top of the table!
The sport does face real challenges. Let me know what you think needs to be done to help the sport grow.
The sport does face real challenges. Let me know what you think needs to be done to help the sport grow.
That's it! Now official. My nomination papers are in and I'm officially a candidate for the Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election!
I'm looking forward to the next 5 weeks and for all that will hopefully come on the other side.
If you can help, get in touch.
I'm looking forward to the next 5 weeks and for all that will hopefully come on the other side.
If you can help, get in touch.
March 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
That's it! Now official. My nomination papers are in and I'm officially a candidate for the Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election!
I'm looking forward to the next 5 weeks and for all that will hopefully come on the other side.
If you can help, get in touch.
I'm looking forward to the next 5 weeks and for all that will hopefully come on the other side.
If you can help, get in touch.
As an administration, the Lib Dems in Hull were keen to support high streets across Hull. So the Community high Streets scheme is something we are very pleased to see come to fruition. It will work best when done with the local community.
March 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
As an administration, the Lib Dems in Hull were keen to support high streets across Hull. So the Community high Streets scheme is something we are very pleased to see come to fruition. It will work best when done with the local community.
Good to see local media coverage of my speech to Lib Dem conference.
March 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Good to see local media coverage of my speech to Lib Dem conference.
Hull hosted #CulturalTides2025 today. Fantastic opportunity to showcase the city's cultural offering. T did so with an international outlook, not least by having a Ukrainian culture minister as part of the line up. This was a deeply moving session for all present. We stand with Ukraine
March 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hull hosted #CulturalTides2025 today. Fantastic opportunity to showcase the city's cultural offering. T did so with an international outlook, not least by having a Ukrainian culture minister as part of the line up. This was a deeply moving session for all present. We stand with Ukraine
Something is happening in Hull this weekend. Don't miss out. #colliderfest
March 14, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Something is happening in Hull this weekend. Don't miss out. #colliderfest
Pleasure to attend a reception recognising the City of Hull and District Rugby League volunteers and sponsors this afternoon. I was asked to say a few words on what grassroots sports meant to me. I am a big believer in the benefit of sport, so pleased to be part of this event.
February 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pleasure to attend a reception recognising the City of Hull and District Rugby League volunteers and sponsors this afternoon. I was asked to say a few words on what grassroots sports meant to me. I am a big believer in the benefit of sport, so pleased to be part of this event.