‘Hull City Hall is one of the city’s most treasured landmarks’
Residents are being asked for their ideas on the future of Hull City Hall(Image: Hull City Council)
Hull City Council has launched a call to hear from the community on the future of one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The authority is working to determine the future of Hull City Hall and wants to ensure it continues to meet the needs of people for generations to come.
Residents, visitors, stakeholders and audiences are being invited to have their say by taking part in a new public survey. As one of the city’s most iconic buildings, Hull City Hall has been at the heart of cultural and civic life for more than a century, hosting countless concerts, comedy, community events, ceremonies and celebrations.
The council is now seeking feedback from users, audiences and the wider community to help shape the venue’s future and ensure it continues to meet the needs of residents and visitors for years to come.
The venue has been one of northern England’s iconic music venues. Rock icons The Who recorded a live show there which was later released as a hit double album. Local legends The Housemartins played a huge homecoming gig in 1986 to celebrate their rise as national pop stars And among the other stars to play at the venue are rockstars Ozzy Osbourne, Iron Maiden and Status Quo. Van Morrison, Slade, and The Searchers also brought major tours to the venue in years gone by.
Now members of the public are encouraged to complete a short survey, sharing their views on their experiences of Hull City Hall, the events and activities they would like to see in the future and how the venue can continue to evolve and improve.
In addition to taking part online, residents can speak directly with the engagement team at the Hull City Hall Box Office to discover more information about the consultation and support on completing the survey.
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Cllr Jackie Dad, deputy leader of the council explained it was so important for both residents and visitors to Hull to participate in the consultation as the authority is determined to create an accessible and inclusive future for the venue. She said: “Hull City Hall is one of the city’s most treasured landmarks and a venue that means so much to so many people.
“Whether you’ve attended a concert, celebrated a special occasion, taken part in an event, or simply admire the building as part of Hull’s heritage, we want to hear from you.”
Ensuring a long-term future for Hull City Hall
Cllr Dad said she was keen the venue remained central to the city’s vibrant cultural offer and wanted local people to help ensure its long-term viability.
“Your views will help us understand what matters most to our communities and will play an important role in shaping the future of Hull City Hall. I would encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey, speak to the team at the Box Office if you’d like to know more and make sure your voice is heard,” she said.
The survey can be completed online or by visiting the Hull City Hall Box Office to find out more.
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