More organisations and communities across Hull that have applied for grants from the Crime Prevention Fund (CPF) have been announced.
Set up by Hull City Council in 2022, the Crime Prevention Fund makes money available to support community organisations with their projects to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB), helping to ensure feelings of safety.
Grants considered by the CPF panel during December include:
*CCTV for Hull KR Community Hub: CCTV is among security enhancements in line to be put in place as part of a refurbishment of Hull KR Foundation’s Community Hub. Housed beneath the East Stand of Craven Park, the planned regenerated space would be modern, welcoming and fit for multiple activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Schemes proposed to be offered there will be designed to engage with young people, diverting them away from ASB and crime.
*Enhanced pedestrian crossing on Newland Avenue: A raised crossing will be installed on a section of Newland Avenue, after a number of pedestrians experienced near-misses with vehicles. The crossing is just north of where Newland Avenue meets Ella Street, with the improvements providing a safer environment for residents, shoppers and those who work in or travel through the area.
*Fencing and CCTV for Vulcan Centre: Users of the Vulcan Centre on Heron Street will benefit from an upgraded CCTV system and a new security fence. The aim is to reduce ASB and to provide a safe and secure venue which can be accessed by all members of the community. The Centre offers a wide range of activities, with over 9-thousand people engaging with the Centre in some way.
Subject to meeting the scheme’s criteria, groups from anywhere in the city can apply for Crime Prevention Fund grants of between £500 and £25,000.
The primary focus of the Crime Prevention Fund is engaging, enabling and empowering communities, allowing them to develop community safety solutions.
Portfolio holder for communities and community safety, Councillor Ted Dolman, said: “The Crime Prevention Fund allows communities across our city to help the Council and other partners reduce crime and enhance safety.
“We’re able to give grants to those coming up with creative solutions to ensure we can live in safe and welcoming neighbourhoods.”