Free Easter fun comes to Whitefriargate!
Families are in for a fantastic day of free Easter fun in Hull city centre this weekend as the High Street Heritage Action Zone holds the Whitefriargate Easter event.
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Levelling Up Funding supports former Marks & Spencer building restoration
Plans are in place to support enabling works to bring back into life one of Hull city centre’s most prominent buildings.
The former Marks & Spencer (M&S) building at 40-44 … More
Levelling Up Funding to support job creation and heritage building re-fit
Levelling Up Funding has helped to support the creation of new jobs for a city centre business as part of a wider renovation project.
Sterling Meat Company Limited has been … More
Hull’s silversmithing industry honoured through new display
A new sculpture is honouring Hull’s important silversmithing industry.
‘A Charm Bracelet for Hull’ will be at Hepworth’s Arcade until Saturday 12 August.
It’s been created by sculptor and printmaker … More
Huge boost for Whitefriargate heritage project
A regeneration project for a historic building in Whitefriargate has received a huge boost thanks to significant grant funding.
Trinity House Charity, part of Hull Trinity House, has been awarded … More
Whitefriargate rooftop bar to be created thanks to Levelling Up Funding
Visitors to Hull city centre will soon be able to enjoy a new rooftop bar thanks to Levelling Up Funding.
Added Value Portal Limited has been awarded £75,000 from the … More
New era for Hull’s historic Burton building as restoration work gets underway
An ambitious project to bring Hull’s landmark former Burton building back to its original glory has begun.
Major restoration work on the landmark, Grade II-listed building will see the crumbling … More
New city centre bakery, bar and restaurant receives £70,000 grant
A new bakery, bar and restaurant will open in Hull’s Old Town thanks to a £73,356 Levelling-Up Fund grant.
The council has today published a decision record that confirms the … More
Grade II-listed buildings to be converted into apartments following £433,000 Historic England grant
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 … More
Whitefriargate regeneration boost with £1.6m refurbishment of iconic former bank
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, … More
Poem unveiled on Whitefriargate for National Poetry Day 2021
Hull’s Whitefriargate is the inspiration for a new poem, The Constant Parade, that has been unveiled on the historic street as part of National Poetry Day 2021.
Vicky Foster, Whitefriargate’s … More
National Poetry Day 2021: A poem for Whitefriargate
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 … More
Hull’s historic Whitefriargate to come alive as part of new sound installation
A new immersive soundwalk for Hull’s Whitefriargate will help people rediscover the magic of the historic thoroughfare this month.
Artist Jez riley French has created a soundwalk, Breet Velvit Ake … More
Whitefriargate awarded £100,000 for cultural programme
Hull City Council has been awarded a £100,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Whitefriargate High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) to create and deliver community-led cultural activities … More
New supermarket opens in Hull’s Old Town
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 … More
Historic street gains poet-in-residence
A new poem has been commissioned to celebrate the area of Whitefriargate for World Poetry Day 2021.
Hull’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) has partnered with Humber Mouth literature … More
National Storytelling Week to explore rich history of Whitefriargate
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, Hull Libraries and Hull City Council are sharing some of the special memories people have of Whitefriargate in a series of oral history interviews.
The … More
Hull’s Old Town set for new One Stop store
Hull city centre is set to welcome a new nationally-known convenience store.
Silver Street will soon be home to a One Stop franchise, which will also offer made-to-order sandwiches from … More
Discover the wonder of Whitefriargate this half-term
The rich history of Whitefriargate, Hull’s most famous thoroughfare, can be explored this half-term thanks to a new family-friendly trail.
The trail, which can be downloaded from the Visit Hull … More
Old Town exhibition highlights Hull’s black history
An exhibition in Hull’s Old Town is celebrating and highlighting the city’s black history and culture.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday 31 October, is part of Black History Month.… More
Hull’s Old Town to celebrate Black History Month with two-week exhibition
An exhibition to mark Black History Month is taking place in Hull’s Old Town.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 17 October until Saturday 31 October, merging themes of migration, … More
Whitefriargate secures £1.75m grant from Historic England
Whitefriargate in Hull has received a grant of £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council was informed earlier this year that its funding bid, for up to £1.75m for the … More
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape
Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost
The regeneration of Whitefriargate is benefiting from grant funding of up to £1.75m from Historic England.
Hull City Council has now entered into a formal agreement to deliver the scheme … More
New store to open in vacant Whitefriargate retail unit
A new occupier has been found for a vacant retail unit in Whitefriargate in Hull city centre
Hull commercial developer Wykeland Group announced it had acquired the building along with … More
Former M&S store bought by Hull developer Wykeland
The former Marks and Spencer store and a neighbouring property in Whitefriargate have been bought by a Hull developer.
Wykeland Group has acquired the 60,000 and 42,000 sq ft buildings, … More
Hull has one of the top performing high streets in the UK, new research shows
Hull’s high street is among the country’s most thriving, according to new data.
Retail closures across the UK have reached a five-year high – with 16 stores shutting every day.… More
See Whitefriargate regeneration plans at city centre exhibition
Plans for the regeneration of Whitefriargate will go on show on Tuesday 1 October as the Humber High Street Challenge Fund grant scheme is launched.
The historic street in Hull … More
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time
Minor repair works of Hull’s newly paved streets will get under way on Tuesday 1 October, with work scheduled for Paragon Square, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Square, … More
£1.75m boost for Whitefriargate regeneration
Whitefriargate is to receive up to £1.75m as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot from Historic England.
Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment, said: “Whitefriargate … More
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