£200k boost to transform Hull Central Library into ‘Space to Inspire’ 16th April 2026 Hull Culture and Leisure Library Services has been awarded £203,175 of funding by the DCMS for its ‘Space to Inspire’ project. The funding has been granted as part of a nationwide Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) delivered by Arts Council England for the government’s Arts Everywhere Fund. The investment will see Hull Central Library transformed into […] Read more Leisure & Culture Libraries News Alexandra AshwellArts CouncilCentral LibraryCulture SecretaryDCMSHull LibrariesLisa NandySpace to Inspire
Artwork unveiled honouring workers who supported Hull through pandemic 30th November 2022 Local artist Erin Ledsom was commissioned by Hull City Council to create a piece of artwork recognising and honouring the vital contribution of frontline workers during the pandemic. Erin has now completed the piece, which will go on display in the Guildhall. Erin is an embroidery artist from Hull and a recent graduate of the […] Read more News Arts CouncilCoronavirusCouncillor mike rossErin LedsomFerens Art GalleryRupert Alec Smith Trust FundThe Guildhall
