Cllr Paul Drake Davis

View article Hull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week

Hull to celebrate 20 years of Global Entrepreneurship Week

30th October 2023

The city of Hull is to celebrate the 20th year of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) next week. GEW was founded to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world, especially those individuals who face barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching their own start-up. This year’s programme will […]

View article Stylish studios to be created thanks to council funding

Stylish studios to be created thanks to council funding

25th October 2023

A vacant Grade II listed building in Hull city centre will be converted into five stylish studio apartments thanks to council funding. Qube Property Limited is undertaking a restoration project of 61 Market Place worth £572,916, bringing an empty building back into use. The developers will pledge over £340,000 to the scheme, with grant initiatives […]

View article Homes and jobs on the way thanks to Levelling Up Funding

Homes and jobs on the way thanks to Levelling Up Funding

13th October 2023

The former Lloyds Bank building on the junction of George Street and Bond Street will undergo a full refurbishment to create 46 residential properties thanks to support from Levelling Up Funding (LUF). A total of £550,000 has granted by Hull City Council from the government’s LUF towards to £7.4 million project. Applicant Modernistiq (Hull) Ltd […]

View article New eatery for Hull city centre

New eatery for Hull city centre

12th October 2023

Food lovers in Hull will soon be able to sample a new eatery after Mirha Enterprises received Levelling Up Funding. The applicant has been granted £58,045 to bring back into use 57 Paragon Street and bring Pepe’s Peri Peri to the city as part of a project totalling £223,250. The award, from the government’s Levelling […]

View article New life for city centre office building thanks to funding boost

New life for city centre office building thanks to funding boost

6th October 2023

A vacant and dilapidated Hull city centre building will soon benefit from ‘Grade A’ managed office space thanks to significant funding from Hull City Council and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP). A contribution of £1.5m has been granted to Venture Business Space, part of Allenby Commercial, towards its £6.5m project to […]

View article Jesy’s Jewellery 1,000th grant recipient from John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

Jesy’s Jewellery 1,000th grant recipient from John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

5th October 2023

The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) has issued its 1,000th grant. Jessica Ware, of Hull-based Jesy’s Jewellery, was part of Hull City Council’s Making Changes for Careers Programme (MC4C). JCYEB, now in its 20th year, works closely with the council and not only gives grants to aspiring young entrepreneurs, but it also matches them […]

View article Help improve your workforce skills through UK Shared Prosperity Funding

Help improve your workforce skills through UK Shared Prosperity Funding

29th September 2023

Applications are welcome for the latest round of Hull’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Round three of UKSPF is for People & Skills with £2.7m worth of funding available. Hull City Council was provided with £9.1m to support local businesses and residents, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. The latest round of […]

View article New patron for John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

New patron for John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank

18th September 2023

Liz Barclay, the UK’s Small Business Commissioner, has been appointed as the new patron of the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB). Liz will have the near impossible task of following in the footsteps of Tony Robinson OBE, who is to stand down after 10 years. The patron’s role is to help the JCYEB and […]

View article Appraisal review sought for Jameson Street Conservation Area

Appraisal review sought for Jameson Street Conservation Area

14th September 2023

An appraisal of the historic buildings within the Jameson Street Conservation Area will go to Cabinet later this month. This appraisal will indicate the importance of key buildings within the Conservation Area and then help inform the management plan to help shape and guide future development within the expanded area. Approval will be sought for […]

View article Cabinet to consider extension to city centre street trading

Cabinet to consider extension to city centre street trading

7th September 2023

Proposals for an extension to the street trading area in Albion Square, to include parts of Jameson Street and Prospect Street, are to be considered by Hull City Council’s Cabinet later this month. The council has received additional enquiries from prospective street traders and the proposals would also allow a wider variety of merchants, enhancing […]

View article Enterprising young people invited to pitch ideas to TV business expert as part of Be Inspired Day

Enterprising young people invited to pitch ideas to TV business expert as part of Be Inspired Day

5th September 2023

Young people in Hull are being urged to pitch their enterprising ideas to a television business expert for the chance to win cash prizes and free mentorship. The Adam Corbally Enterprise Challenge has been arranged the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank and Adam Corbally of Enterprise Days, alongside Yorkshire in Business and Engaging Education as […]

View article Levelling Up Funding supports non-profit organisation

Levelling Up Funding supports non-profit organisation

4th September 2023

A charitable organisation providing support to vulnerable adults in Hull will soon enjoy new and improved office space thanks to Levelling Up Funding. MRC Estates and Letting Agents Limited and its not-for-profit sister of company, CU Support, has been granted £54,402.98 for the restoration to the ground floor of 2-4 Baker Street. Full planning permission […]