‘I know a ton of hard work has gone on’
Hull’s Gipsyville Community Centre is among the community centres that have benefited from renovations such as new signage, windows and lighting (Image: Hull City Council)
The Mitchell Centre has become the latest community centre in Hull to receive an upgrade, allowing it to open its doors again for the first time since 2023. As Hull City Council completes a long-term investment programme, culminating in the reopening later this year of Spring Bank Community Centre, residents are encouraged to check out how their local community centre can benefit them.
With support from the Vulcan Centre, members old and new are encouraged to use the Mitchell Centre for a range of activities, from youth sessions and coffee mornings to fitness and digital skills. Thanks to significant investment from the council, those who run the centre have been able to complete essential infrastructure works, allowing them to bring the building back to life into a space the whole community can be proud of.
Councillor Ted Dolman, portfolio holder for communities and community safety, said: “I’m so pleased that we’ve been able to help bring the Mitchell Centre back into use for the residents of our city. I know a ton of hard work has gone on and that everyone involved really can’t wait to welcome people.
“We know just what an important role in the lives of so many residents that community centres play, which is why we have used Levelling Up Funding and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to invest £1.4m into them over the past three years, making a real positive difference to facilities across the city.
“All of this is part of our Community Plan, where engaging with residents on things like community centres means we’re ensuring that people are having their say about what they want in our city.” Via funding made available through the council, the Mitchell Centre has received new windows, lighting and roofing, along with a high-efficiency boiler.
Similar upgrades have taken place at other community centres, including Spring Bank Community Centre. In addition to a new boiler, funding has allowed for works to the kitchen and car park, as well as fencing, which will lead to the reopening of the centre in the coming months.
To find out more about community centres in Hull, visit hull.gov.uk
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