Teams from Hull City Council’s city safe and neighbourhood and housing services will be out across Hull as part of a proactive programme of visits to help reassure residents, businesses and communities following the recent scenes of violent criminality in the city centre.
The visits will see the council working alongside representatives from partner organisations, including Humberside Police and Fire and Rescue, and are in addition to existing engagement work already underway in communities.
The visits will allow the authority to engage, listen and respond to concerns and feedback from residents, businesses, community leaders and groups directly and help everyone in the city feel safe.
The council’s neighbourhood teams cover the city’s 21 wards and play an important role in addressing local priorities and contributing to achieving the city’s aspirations.
The staff support elected members in carrying out leadership roles in their area, listen to communities and support the delivery of frontline services that meet the needs of residents.
The neighbourhood nuisance team responds to reports of anti-social behaviour and works with victims and local communities to tackle and resolve issues. This may include noise nuisance, verbal abuse, intimidation, and harassment.
While the initial visits will be carried out with community leaders and groups known to the council and its partners, they can also be requested by any person or group in the city.
Councillor Jack Haines, portfolio holder for communications and communities at Hull City Council, said: “As a council, we’re committed to doing all we can to support and reassure our city’s population following the disgraceful scenes recently witnessed on August 3rd.
“We are committed to listening to, supporting, and standing alongside all of Hull’s diverse communities to tackle racism, islamophobia, and all forms of hate.
“While the actions of a small minority of thugs and criminals do not speak for Hull, we know that these events have caused understandable fear and concern. Now we must provide reassurance and support for our communities.
“In the coming days, the council’s staff will be out and about, delivering this programme of extra proactive visits, to listen to residents, businesses and communities.”
To find out who your neighbourhood coordinator is, and to book a visit, or if you have concerns around anti-social behaviour and need to report these to the council, visit: Hull City Council – Community Resilience
