Poem unveiled on Whitefriargate for National Poetry Day 2021 7th October 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 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 […] Read more Leisure & Culture News Councillor Rosemary PantelakisHumber High Street Challenge FundThe Constant ParadeVicky FosterWhitefriargate
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
Independent arts venue on Whitefriargate receives £100,000 grant 12th March 2021 An independent arts venue, café and book and music store on Whitefriargate has received a £100,000 grant from the Humber LEP’s Humber High Street Challenge Fund. Wrecking Ball Press, which moved from Princes Quay to Whitefriargate last year, is the latest business to receive funding as part of Hull City Council’s Whitefriargate regeneration project. Wrecking […] Read more Business Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Cllr Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWrecking Ball Press
Hull’s Old Town set for new One Stop store 17th December 2020 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 sandwich-makers Stacked This project has been supported by a £182,000 grant from the Humber High Street Challenge Fund. The Humber High Street Challenge Fund has […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPOne StopSilver StreetStackedWhitefriargate
Multi-million pound Whitefriargate regeneration takes shape 7th August 2020 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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleFuture High Streets FundHistoric EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
See Whitefriargate regeneration plans at city centre exhibition 27th September 2019 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 city centre will receive £1m as part of the scheme that will provide £1.95m in funding across the four Humber authorities. An event at 15 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPWhitefriargate
£1m secured for Whitefriargate regeneration 12th July 2019 Hull City Council has secured £1m to support the regeneration of Whitefriargate under the Humber High Street Challenge fund. The fund, from the Humber LEP, is providing grants aimed at encouraging private sector landlords and property owners in each of the four Humber local authorities to undertake building and conversion projects that animate high streets, […] Read more Business News Regeneration Historic EnglandHumber High Street Challenge FundHumber LEPRegenerationWhitefriargate
