Both the Grimsby Town and Hull City football matches on Saturday have been called off.
He was presented with the award by personal friend and former Hull City footballer Ken Wagstaff.
Hull City said it was the safest solution, even if not ideal for fans.
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The application was rejected by Hull City Council in December due to its proximity to homes.
Hull City submitted their own evidence to the FA at the end of March.
And those who were saying at the time of Brent East - I was at Wembley watching Hull City.
Humberside Police said a 17-year-old was later arrested in Hull city centre in connection with the incident.
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Hull BID, Humberside Police and Hull City Council worked with other organisations to get the city accredited.
Tickets have been restricted for Hull City fans allowing only 1, 700 in a stand holding about 4, 000.
Anlaby Park Library was set to close next week as part of Hull City Council's budget cuts.
Up to 1, 400 people could lose their jobs at Hull City Council over the next 18 months.
Ms Yates left the post of chief executive at Hull City Council in July 2012 after three years.
Paynter started his career at Port Vale and had spells at Hull City, Southend United and Bradford City.
Hull City Council has confirmed it plans to cut about 171 posts, equivalent to 240 members of staff.
The Cumbrians are still interested in signing striker Michael Bridges who spent the season on loan from Hull City.
The former chief executive of Hull City Council has been chosen for the new job of Bristol City Director.
He took over at Leicester from Nigel Pearson in July, who left his post to manage relegated Hull City.
Hull City FC said the decision had led to the "criminalisation" of fans.
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Christine Omoregie has launched legal proceedings against Hull City Council, the local hospital trust and a firm of undertakers.
Hull City Council said the company's new application would be considered in March.
Hull City Council's cabinet took the decision on Monday to shut Rokeby House care home on Rokeby Avenue, west Hull.
Hundreds of football fans plan to protest against "draconian" ticket and travel restrictions for Hull City's game at Huddersfield Town.
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Hull City Council said the holders of the posts would act as ambassadors for the city and attend civic events.
Abbott also confirmed that the club are organising pre-season friendlies against Hull City, Middlesbrough, Blackpool and Workington Reds this summer.
Ongoing cuts to public sector jobs include Hull City Council losing about 171 posts, equivalent to 240 members of staff.
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The 34-year-old's contract with Hull City expired at the end of last season and he is available on a free transfer.
The holders of the posts will act as ambassadors for the city and attend civic events, Hull City Council has said.
Hull City Council has signed an agreement to help service personnel integrate back into the community after leaving the armed forces.
Colchester's battle to get out of the bottom three continues with a home fixture with Hull City at Layer Road on Tuesday.
Hull City Council is bringing back a former chief executive to take charge of the authority following the resignation of Nicola Yates.
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