New 20mph zone comes into force for Hull’s Old Town 17th September 2025 A new 20mph zone has come into force in Hull’s Old Town area as part of a safety improvement scheme for Lowgate being delivered by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone came into force on Monday (15 September) and aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Old TownLowgate Road Safety Improvement SchemeOld Town
New 20mph zone approved for Hull’s Old Town 9th July 2025 Work to implement a new 20mph zone in Hull’s Old Town area, as part of the safety improvement scheme for Lowgate, has been given the greenlight to progress by Hull City Council. The new 20mph zone aims to reduce the risk of accidents for all road users near Hull College and the retail and entertainment […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoHull Old TownLowgateLowgate Road Safety Improvement Scheme
Free festive fun comes to Hull city centre 7th December 2023 Hull’s old town will come alive with Christmas cheer every weekend through December, with free entertainment for all the family. Activities have been funded by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It aims to support the Whitefriargate High Street Heritage Action Zone, with a three-year Hi! Whitefriargate […] Read more Christmas Leisure & Culture News What's on ChristmasCllr Rob PritchardHistoric EnglandHull Old TownNational Lottery Heritage Fund
Old town building to benefit from Government grant 4th April 2023 A well-known city centre building will be restored and reopened thanks to a Government Levelling Up Grant, awarded by Hull City Council. A Decision Record published today confirms that the ground floor of 94 Alfred Gelder Street, known locally as the most recent location of the Kardomah arts venue and cafe, will benefit from the […] Read more Business News Regeneration Decision RecordGarry TaylorHull Old TownKrish Ventures GBR LtdLevelling Up Funding
Hullywood: Why the film industry has taken a shine to Hull 22nd October 2021 The cobbled streets and historic buildings of Hull’s Old Town were recently the backdrop for Enola Holmes 2 – the next instalment of the hit Netflix franchise. Enola Holmes 2 was the latest in a string of productions to have been shot in Hull following the likes of The Personal History of David Copperfield and […] Read more Business News Regeneration Enola Holmes 2Hull film locationHull Old TownScreen Yorkshire
Paving in Hull’s Old Town to be transformed as major improvements take place 26th August 2021 Plans to transform the streets in Hull’s Old Town have been revealed. Work to improve paving along key city centre routes will begin next month with footpaths in Lowgate, Market Place and Bowlalley Lane being treated to brand new paving. The new footpaths will benefit from a high quality natural stone finish, enhancing the attractive […] Read more News Transport & Streets Fruit MarketHull Old TownLowgateMarket PlacePBS Construction
New supermarket opens in Hull’s Old Town 21st April 2021 A new supermarket has opened its doors in Hull’s historic Old Town. The One Stop on Silver Street offers a range of convenience products, as well as made-to-order sandwiches from sandwich-makers Stacked. It is one of a number of new businesses and investments in the Old Town, which includes a new cycle hub in Trinity […] Read more Business News Regeneration Historic EnglandHull Old TownHumber High Street Challenge FundOne Stop HullSilver StreetWhitefriargate
Have your say on the future of Hull’s historic Old Town 22nd February 2021 The public are being invited to share their views on the future of Hull’s Old Town. The historic area, home to Hull Minster, Trinity Square, the cobbled High Street and Beverley Gate, is a much-loved area of the city for both residents and visitors. The picturesque and unique area has recently been used as the […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull Old TownHull Old Town consultation
Hull’s iconic Fish Trail goes digital 12th August 2020 Hull’s popular Fish Trail is going digital thanks to a free app that can turn your mobile phone into a virtual time machine. The trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town, can now be enjoyed alongside an app that brings historic areas of the city back to life. The What Was Here? app, […] Read more Education and Learning Leisure & Culture News What's on Councillor Dave CrakerFish TrailHull Fish TrailHull Old TownPaul SchofieldWhat Was Here?
Have your say on multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration 27th January 2020 Proposals for the regeneration of Whitefriargate are to go on display to the public as part of a six-week consultation. The new concept designs, providing visual guidance on how shop frontages could be transformed, were approved by the council’s planning committee last week. Cabinet approved the six-week consultation this morning (Monday 27 January). The concept […] Read more Business News Planning Regeneration Hull Old TownWhitefriargate
Trinity Market in Hull named in UK’s top 10 favourites list 4th December 2019 Trinity Market in Hull’s Old Town has been named as one of the UK’s favourite markets. The indoor market has been voted as one of the country’s top 10 markets in a poll by the National Association of British Markets (NABMA). The finalists will now take part in a judging process before one market will […] Read more Business News Regeneration Great British Market AwardsHull Old TownNABMATrinity Market
