Funding to support Hull pub restoration

Funding has been awarded to support the restoration of a well-known Hull pub.The Whittington & Cat on Commercial Road, opposite Hull Marina, has been awarded £69,917 from Hull City Council’s government backed Levelling Up Funding (LUF) allocation.The money has been awarded to Whittington and Cat Ltd to support restoration to the building’s exterior, which has fallen into poor condition.Roof, brick and chimney repairs are all part of the project, which help to not only restore the building, but to ensure that it is also watertight.Works will also enable The Whittington & Cat to bring back into use vacant rooms that have been deemed unsafe due to exterior damage, creating further employment opportunities as a result.The estimated project costs are £167,199, meaning almost £100,000 of private capital is being invested.Garry Taylor, assistant director for major projects, culture and place at the council, said: “The Whittington & Cat is a popular and well-known pub in a prime location, alongside Hull Marina.”The building requires some restoration works and I am pleased that the council has been able to support this project through LUF.”