Cllr Rob Pritchard

View article Ferens wins global museums award

Ferens wins global museums award

An exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery has won a Museum and Heritage Award. The global awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. Jason Wilsher-Mills: Are We there Yet exhibition won the Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year – budget less than £80k following its […]

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View article Council seeks members for new culture boards

Council seeks members for new culture boards

Hull City Council is appealing for expressions of interest to join two new cultural boards. The Hull Culture and Heritage Partnership Board and Hull Music board will soon be established to drive forward a new strategy and plan recently launched in the city. The Culture and Heritage Partnership Board will be responsible for the oversight […]

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View article Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture

Council pledges long-term support for Hull culture

Hull City Council has set out a strong commitment to the development of the city’s culture, with investment that will transform how it is delivered. This new funding will ensure the council’s culture and heritage team are well placed to increase external investment, raise the profile of the city and deliver on key strands of […]

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View article Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

Ennerdale Leisure Centre to undergo energy efficiency improvements

Works will begin this spring on energy efficiency improvements at Ennerdale Leisure Centre to help to safeguard its long-term future. The centre will close to the public on Monday 19 May with works to be completed by contractor Esteem and subcontractor Hobson & Porter. Access to all council-owned leisure facilities in the city, including the […]

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View article Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome

Hull City Council commits to re-bidding for UNESCO status after bid outcome

After just missing out on this round, Hull City Council said it is even more determined to become a UNESCO Creative City of Music, with plans to strengthen its bid for 2027. Following feedback from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, the city will drive the delivery of its recently published five-year Music Plan and […]

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View article Hull culture hits Westminster

Hull culture hits Westminster

A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners. The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that Hull is ready to reignite its culture and heritage ambitions. Taking place in the Jubilee Room in Westminster, over 40 people from the UK’s cultural […]

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View article Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities. Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as part of the Talented Athlete Scheme from Hull Culture and Leisure. The scheme helps gifted Hull sportspeople who are gaining recognition from their national governing […]

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View article VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

VHEY backing Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy to thrive

The region’s tourism partnership has set out a new master plan to support businesses in the sector, attract more visitors and drive economic growth. Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) is aiming to help build a thriving, prosperous visitor economy through the delivery of its dedicated action plan. VHEY is funded by Hull City Council […]

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View article Latest pocket park completed in Drypool

Latest pocket park completed in Drypool

A brand new pocket park has been created by Hull City Council at the junction of Sherburn Street and New Bridge Road. Improvements on the east Hull site in the Drypool area include the cleaning of footpaths and revitalised grassed areas, whilst the original rock sculpture has been maintained as a feature. The central sculpture […]

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View article National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

National Gallery partnership to bring Monet to Ferens

The National Gallery has announced it will partner with Hull’s Ferens Art Gallery as part of its Masterpiece Tour 2025-27. Ferens will join the Sainsbury Centre, Norwich; South Shields Museum and Art Gallery and Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, as part of the tour, which has been running for over a decade. This marks the first […]

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View article Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

Gold standard reached for a third time for HEY! Volunteering

HEY! Volunteering has achieved top quality status for the third time in a row. Awarded every three years, the Investing in Volunteers renewal status ensures organisations are working to best practice and giving volunteers an excellent experience. The award follows a rigorous assessment process that looks closely at policies and procedures within an organisation. It […]

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View article Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

Plaque signifies completion of Alderman Kneeshaw Park improvement project

The installation of an interpretation panel and a commemorative plaque at Alderman Kneeshaw Park (AKP) signified the final stage of Hull City Council’s Parks Programme Investment. The interpretation panel provides an insight into the park’s Restoration Island and the potential wildflowers and inhabitants that might be seen in years to come. It details how and […]

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