Redevelopment of historic High Street building given £250,000 boost

A £250,000 investment is helping transform a number of buildings on Hull’s High Street.

The Humber LEP’s Board approved the funding, which was secured by the LEP through its Growth Deals with Government.

This investment is set to support a £1.2m scheme undertaken by Allenby Commercial to renovate and develop Danish Buildings to provide new and accessible managed workspace for small businesses.

Danish Buildings is in Hull’s designated Heritage Action Zone and so retaining the character of the trading buildings is a key aspect of the specification.

As part of the transformation, a new entrance from Scale Lane will ensure that there is level access for all and the layout is intended to support businesses to collaborate with shared meeting and break-out areas.

The development has already secured an anchor tenant.

Lord Haskins, chair of the Humber LEP, said: “The Humber is a great place to start and grow a business. This scheme will help to ensure that more small businesses have the right facilities and space to thrive, whilst contributing to the ongoing regeneration of Hull’s Old Town.”

Andrew Allenby, director of Allenby Commercial, added: “The support provided by the LEP will enable us to attract innovative, growing businesses to Hull City Centre. We know the type of stylish, yet highly functional space these types of businesses need, and Danish Buildings will be exactly that.

“The studios and break-out areas within Danish Buildings are unique, boasting characterful, historic features, whilst also offering the sleek finish and tech-infrastructure you’d find in a modern new-build property.”

Allenby continued: “We hope to build upon the success of the Centre for Digital Innovation, which has been developed in recent years. The project has attracted new tech based companies and allowed existing tech SMEs the confidence to expand.

“Danish Building itself, as well as the businesses operating from it, will breathe new life into the old town conservation area and the wider city centre, and will bring new, exciting job opportunities for businesses and the young people of Hull.”

Jake Berry, Local Growth Minister, said: “High Streets are at the heart of our local communities which is why I’m determined to ensure they are able to evolve and thrive.

“Using historic buildings in creative new ways plays an important part in regenerating our town centres so I am delighted that £250,000 from the Local Growth Fund is being invested in this project to provide local entrepreneurs with new office space and keep the historic Old Town an attractive place for the people of Hull.”

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