Pitcher named Chair of Absolutely Cultured

LEE PITCHER has been named Chair of Absolutely Cultured, the cultural development agency for Hull.

Pitcher is Head of Partnerships at Yorkshire Water and General Manager of the Living with Water Partnership, which has been recognised gloablly for its approach to water management amid the climate crisis.

He said the heritage of Hull, whose City of Culture legacy he will develop in his new role, "is always a fundamental part of my projects".

He will take over the role from current Chair LEE CORNER in September, having overseen the transition from Hull 2017.