Heritage project shines a light on gateway to Hull’s old town 24th April 2023 A new lighting scheme installed on Whitefriargate is now complete. The façade lighting has been installed on four buildings to highlight the street’s architecture and heritage. Number’s 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 and 55 Whitefriargate have all benefitted from the project which was funded by Historic England through the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Garry Taylor, assistant […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Regeneration High Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate regeneration
Look up, down and all around 10th February 2023 Façade lighting is being installed on four buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull in a bid to increase the street’s shopping and hospitality experiences. The scheme will see the lighting installed at numbers 4-6, 24-28, 40-43 and 55 Whitefriargate. The lighting will highlight the street’s architecture and heritage, as well as making it easier to signpost […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHistoric EnglandWhitefriargate regeneration
Huge investment boost for former Burton building 26th January 2023 Two grants have been awarded to Wykeland Group Ltd to help restore and bring back into use the former Burton building, 34-35 Whitefriargate, in Hull city centre. As one of Hull’s most significant Art Deco buildings, it will benefit from funding from Hull City Council’s Levelling Up Funding grant scheme and the Whitefriargate High Street […] Read more News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandLevelling Up FundingWhitefriargate regeneration
Whitefriargate units to be given new frontages following Historic England funding 24th August 2022 Units in Whitefriargate are to benefit from new frontages following over £95,000 funding from Historic England. Owned by Hull Trinity House, 1-3 Whitefriargate will be given new frontages and 9 Whitefriargate will receive a new gate. Councillor Drake-Davis, Portfolio Holder for regeneration said: “These are landmark buildings in the city, and new frontages, kept in […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration Councillor Drake-DavisHigh Street Heritage Action ZoneHistoric EnglandHull Trinity HouseWhitefriargate regeneration
Huge investment boost for Hull city centre with launch of new £7.5m Levelling Up Fund Grant Scheme 2nd March 2022 A new grant scheme has been launched today (Wednesday 2 March) to support various businesses and inject millions of pounds of investment into Hull city centre. £7.5m has been allocated from the £19.5m awarded to Hull City Council from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to finance a grant scheme that will support new and existing […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleLevelling Up Grant SchemeWhitefriargate regeneration
Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost 28th February 2022 Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The investment, which was approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 28 February), will focus on supporting the regeneration of Whitefriargate and Albion Square. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council and portfolio holder for economic investment and regeneration said: “We […] Read more News Regeneration Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleLevelling Up Fund HullWhitefriargate regeneration
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant 9th February 2022 A row of Grade II-listed buildings on Whitefriargate in Hull are to be partially converted into modern apartments following a £433,000 grant from Historic England. The grant will support the conversion of unused upper floor space, above retail units, at 7-9 Whitefriargate. Hull City Council is also supporting the project, which is being delivered by […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHistoric EnglandWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regeneration
Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank 17th November 2021 The regeneration of Hull’s historic Whitefriargate has taken another step forward with the £1.6m refurbishment of an iconic former bank. The 55 Group, a collective of leading cross-industry businesses, has completed its relocation to the former HSBC building on Whitefriargate in Hull city centre following redevelopment to make it a creative and innovation hub. Gerard […] Read more Business News Regeneration 55 GroupBar 55Councillor Daren HaleWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regeneration
National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate 5th October 2021 Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem that will be unveiled on the historic street on National Poetry Day on Thursday (7 October). Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s poet-in-residence for 2021, has written a new poem, drawing on the street’s rich history and its long-standing role in the story of the city and the people […] Read more Leisure & Culture Regeneration What's on Councillor Rosemary PantelakisHistoric EnglandHumber Mouth literature festivalNational Poetry Day 2021Vicky FosterWhitefriargateWhitefriargate regenerationWrecking Ball Press
