Queen agrees to revive two historic roles
TWO historic civic roles will be reinstated in Hull.
The Queen has agreed to revive the offices of High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull and Sheriff of Kingston Upon Hull.
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Civic pride: Her Majesty the Queen has granted the reinstatement of two historic civic roles. Pictured, from left, Cllr Stephen Bayes, Lord Mayor of Kingston Upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber Cllr Danny Brown and Cllr Colin Inglis. Picture: Jerome Ellerby
The move comes after a request was made within the city's "Loyal Address", sent to Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Council leader councillor Steve Brady welcomed the decision.
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"These titles encapsulate the tradition and civic pride of our city and I am delighted they will be revived," he said.
"They will become very significant roles as we seek to grow our economy, rebuild against our city plan and re-establish the international reputation of this great city."
The two titles date back centuries, with the Office of High Steward starting in 1583 and the Office of Sheriff dating back even further, to 1440.
The position of High Steward is charged with lobbying the interests of Hull within central government whereas the Office of Sheriff is given the role of fulfilling civic functions.
Councillor Colin Inglis, Councillor Stephen Bayes and Hull West and Hessle MP Alan Johnson MP have lobbied for the reinstatements.
Cllr Bayes said: "People sometimes forget how important Hull is strategically and we should be proud of that.
"The positions will give whoever is appointed to the roles the opportunity to appeal at Parliament and sit in the House of Lords, as well as being a voice for this city."
Both titles ceased in 1974 when local government reorganisation took place, although the Office of Admiral of the Humber was maintained.
Mr Johnson said it is a major step forward for Hull.
"These offices which were, for some reason, given up in the 1970s, are key parts of this city's history," he said.
"I am absolutely delighted we have been given the approval for them to be reinstated."
They will be honorary appointments made by Hull City Council, with the High Steward being appointed for ten years and Sheriff for a three- year term in office.
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by Blakey_
Sunday, February 03 2013, 4:21PM
“Can't get elected to that pretentious job title you've been after?
Not a problem, make your own up.”
by John_Daniels
Sunday, February 03 2013, 5:05AM
“What are these shady feckers upto I wonder hmm!”
by cowboy1962
Sunday, February 03 2013, 1:50AM
“now we know y the council tax is going up so much”
by JayOnly
Saturday, February 02 2013, 11:15PM
“I don't agree with this ***t. Not a penny should be spent on this when 'they' are considering cutting school buses, meal, bin collection, increasing 'poll' tax...not one penny.”
by richspice
Saturday, February 02 2013, 11:01PM
“No problem with the fancy title, just make them voluntary with no pay or expenses. Bet they won't be that popular with the ex MPs then. The money the waste on this could be spent on much better things. Do you think our old friend John Prescott will be applying for one of the jobs”
by AdPotentia
Saturday, February 02 2013, 4:09PM
“I would refer the councillors to the headline in the Mail...
'Hull's Council Tax bills set to rise as three-year freeze ends'
http://tinyurl.com/b4squ62
Council tax rises to pay for this utter nonsence - no wonder Hull City Council hasn't any money.”
by tosh1958
Saturday, February 02 2013, 1:46PM
“P.S Inglis is always there is he not!”
by tosh1958
Saturday, February 02 2013, 1:45PM
“More money to be wasted on such as those above.”
by dontwo
Saturday, February 02 2013, 12:11PM
“Sheriff of Hull, High Steward of Hull, Admiral of the Humber, Police Commissioner, and Deputy Police Commissioner . What a load of titles for the boys eh. Guess which are "historic" and which one was made up only a couple of months ago?. Also try and guess which titles are given to good old chums.....Easy. All of em.”
by Rambling_Sid
Saturday, February 02 2013, 10:04AM
“I just don't have the experience
To apply for the High Steward's role
So I'll have to leave that to John Prescott
He needs a new job, bless his soul.
But I fancied myself as the sheriff
The manly, unstoppable force,
Riding tall in the saddle
And strutting my stuff on a horse.
I could pose my way along Lowgate
Like King Billy, all graces and airs,
Sending the old ladies ga ga,
With a jingle and flash of my spurs.
But all is not happy in Eden
Since Tim Hollis has put in the clog
I'd have to ride round like Mike Harding
Astride an old alsatian dog.
The horses are all looking worried
They've been given their notice it seems
There'll be no mount awaiting for Sidney
The end of equestrian dreams.
The poor beasts are shaking like jellies
Will beefburgers be their cruel fate
Or even a truncheon meat sandwich
Adorning some old lady's plate?
Rambling Sid”