Westminster visit to highlight city's culture
Delegates from Hull are appearing at an event in the House of Commons later to highlight the city's culture.
Civic leaders and artists will launch a new culture and heritage strategy, the city council said.
About 40 people from organisations such as Arts Council England, Visit Britain and Sport England will attend the event.
Council leader Mike Ross said it was a "fantastic opportunity for show what Hull has to offer the rest of the country and indeed the world".
He added: "The city has already shown what Hull can do during our time as UK City of Culture 2017 and want to build on what was achieved during that time.
"We want to work with national and international organisations and stakeholders to lever investment and partnerships.
"We want to ensure the city fulfils its potential as a cultural driver for the communities of Hull, for the north and the nation."
The council recently unveiled a five-year plan for boosting music in the city, including applying to become a Unesco Creative City of Music.
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