Judges' reasons for choosing Hull: ⢠The city demonstrated why culture is such an important part of its city plan. ⢠The focus on legacy and the commitment by the council to enhance funding beyond 2017. ⢠Evidence of engagement to date at a grassroots level across Hull, the strong support from the private sector and the Creative People and Places programme. ⢠The active role played by the University of Hull in the bid. ⢠The wide-ranging proposed programme, which incorporates national and international elements. ⢠The clarity on how different groups will be engaged and how positive social impacts will be delivered. ⢠The freedom theme in the programme and the use of culture to explore challenging issues such as slavery. ⢠The panel was impressed with the excellent international links Hull has already made and is building: to be part of Europe linked to the Baltic, to Sierra Leone and South Africa. ⢠The interesting focus on architecture and places and use of spaces and buildings. Read more: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Judg...tory-20379209-detail/story.html#ixzz2p0yIBke0
