Hull City Council is calling on residents and businesses to have their say on the future direction of culture in Hull.
Announcing two open engagement sessions that will take place in on 2nd July council chief executive Matt Jukes told the BBC ‘”It’s vital we gather as many thoughts, opinions and ideas as we can”.
The engagement sessions follow the recent Cultural Tides conference that took place in March and will help shape the future of the city over the next five years.
It’s thought that they will involve workshops and focus groups dedicated to understanding the thoughts and ideas of residents about the cultural priorities and direction of the city.
An open invitation is going out to anyone who wants to have a say or has ideas on what needs to be done in the city. The Beverley Review understands there will be an online survey people can complete if they are unable to participate in the sessions.
Local cultural organisation ‘Back to ours’ which runs arts and cultural experience in Hull will be part of the sessions and its CEO Louise Yates has described how important it is for local people to have their say in the city’s cultural strategy.
“Culture means different things to different people, so it really can’t be written behind closed doors, said Louise
“I’m hoping that this process will bring local people and the cultural sector together to create a new strategy that’s bold and exciting.”
Louise Yates , CEO, Back to Ours
If you’re interested in getting involved the morning or afternoon sessions can be booked online and are free to attend. More sessions will also be planned with details on Hull City Council’s social media channels.
Photo credit: Back to ours (www.backtoours.co.uk)