Councillor Dave Craker

View article HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park

HCAL working with partners to safely manage East Park

16th July 2020

Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) is working with partners to safely manage East Park. The park’s main gates remain closed for the safety of users and cyclists, with access to East Park car park now being through Woodford car park. An overflow car park is also in use. The closure of the main gates and […]

View article #LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots

#LocallyYours campaign launches to promote Hull and East Yorkshire businesses and tourist spots

10th July 2020

A new campaign is encouraging people to support businesses and tourist spots in Hull and East Yorkshire. The #LocallyYours campaign will highlight some of the top businesses and locations in the region. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at Hull City Council, said: “We are fortunate to have so many fantastic […]

View article Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

Hull play areas reopen in phased approach

9th July 2020

Public play areas in Hull’s parks have started to reopen today, ready for the weekend. The play areas have been undergoing thorough health and safety inspections before being allowed to reopen in a phased approach. However outdoor gyms remain closed until further notice. Playgrounds in local parks including Barbara Robson Playing Fields, Bude Park and […]

View article Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021

Hull to host Fiji in Rugby League World Cup 2021

10th June 2020

With 500 days to go until the opening fixture of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, tournament organisers have announced that Hull will act as the training base for Fiji’s men’s team. Hull’s passionate rugby league fans will welcome the 2017 semi-finalists to the KCOM Stadium, which will host two men’s games, including a quarter-final, […]

View article Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 2020

Coronavirus: Hull events cancelled for 2020

21st May 2020

The Lord Mayor’s Gala, Veteran’s Weekend and Hull Fair have all been cancelled for 2020. Due to take place in June, July and October, the decision to cancel the events has been taken by the council in order to protect the health of Hull’s residents and in order to follow current Government guidelines on social […]

View article Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan

Exciting future of Hull’s libraries mapped out in 10-year plan

21st May 2020

Hull City Council has agreed a 10-year strategy for the city’s libraries. The strategy, which tells how technology will play an important role in libraries of the future, was agreed at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week following consultation with residents and library staff. The vision for Hull’s libraries in 2030 illustrates the central role […]

View article REYTA 2020: Tourism sector honoured with sparkling virtual awards ceremony

REYTA 2020: Tourism sector honoured with sparkling virtual awards ceremony

6th May 2020

The annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs) were held tonight and although the ceremony took a different format to previous years, it still honoured some of the region’s best and brightest businesses and organisations. Winners were announced across 15 categories celebrating a variety of businesses from the region’s tourism sector. Pride in Hull took […]

View article REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony

REYTA 2020: Tourism sector to be celebrated with virtual awards ceremony

1st May 2020

An annual awards ceremony celebrating the region’s tourism industry will next week take place virtually. This year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs), which recognises some of the region’s best businesses from the tourism industry, have had to be adapted in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than the glittering awards ceremony witnessed by a […]

View article How the new East Park splash pad could look

How the new East Park splash pad could look

10th March 2020

New CGI images of the splash pad at East Park have been published ahead of a revamp. Plans to refurbish the popular feature will begin soon as the contractor is been announced. Water play specialists Ustigate will set to work in the coming weeks with a full redesign of the facility. In a decision record […]

View article Hull recognised as top conference destination

Hull recognised as top conference destination

6th March 2020

Hull has been recognised as one of the country’s most attractive and desirable places to host conferences and events. Conference Hull, part of the council’s Visit Hull team, were awarded the Bronze Award in the Best UK Convention Bureau category at the M&IT Industry Awards. Conference bureaus from all over the UK were shortlisted, including […]

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View article Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

Hull to host prestigious VisitEngland Awards

4th March 2020

Hull will host the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest accolade in English tourism. The awards will be held on Tuesday 16 June at the DoubleTree by Hilton, with a tourism Learning Expo also taking place at the Bonus Arena. Councillor Dave Craker, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism, said: “These awards […]

View article Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

Hull venues join forces to promote city’s music scene

4th March 2020

Some of Hull’s most popular and prestigious venues have joined forces to celebrate the area as a City of Music. Key partners have come together to promote and acknowledge the city’s rich music culture, history and aspirations. Hull City of Music aims to encourage the experience of live music within the community through attendance, participation […]