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View article Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape

Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape

The multi-million pound regeneration of Whitefriargate in Hull’s Old Town is starting to take shape. New boards have been installed on the historic street highlighting investment and funding opportunities through the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge fund. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for regeneration and economic investment at Hull City Council, said: “The Humber […]

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View article Whitefriargate to benefit from up to £1.75m Historic England boost

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 with Historic England after Whitefriargate was allocated the investment last year as part of a £95m nationwide funding pot. The funding will be used to […]

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View article New store to open in vacant Whitefriargate retail unit

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 the former Marks and Spencer store last week. The firm has now let the 35,000 sq ft former New Look unit to growing independent retailer […]

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View article £22m Whitefriargate fund a step closer after successful Hull City Council bid

£22m Whitefriargate fund a step closer after successful Hull City Council bid

Hull City Council has taken a step closer to securing £22 million to regenerate Whitefriargate. The council has been successful in the first stage of the bidding process and will now be given a funding grant to develop a full business case for capital investment from the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF). The council made […]

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