Public invited to help shape community improvements
Maurice Rawlings Community Centre
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on a £6m community investment project.
Hull City Council is hosting a series of public engagement events for its Community Highstreets programme.
The citywide scheme aims to reinvigorate high streets through enhancing quality of place, environmental performance, accessibility, community services and satisfaction, as well as increasing footfall and reducing shop vacancy rates.
An online survey will be launched on Friday, January 31 ahead of in-person consultation sessions to find out what changes people would like to see in their areas.
Gipsyville
Six in-person sessions are confirmed, with more to be added as the consultation runs throughout February. The project team will also be speaking to local schools and community groups to get their views.
HEY Volunteers will be visible in communities to promote the project and encourage participation.
As a token of appreciation, wildflower seeds and tubs of chip spice will be handed out at random to those who speak to officers about the project.
Councillor Jack Haines, portfolio holder for communities, said: “The council is committed to supporting all areas of Hull, not just our city centre.
Grampian Way
“Local and neighbourhood centres are vital to sustaining thriving communities and our multi-cultural and diverse centres should be celebrated.
“It is pleasing that the council is able to dedicate the Community Highstreets scheme to ensuring their long-term sustainability, and I look forward to hearing the views of residents and stakeholders.”
Following the High Street Accelerator pilot programme in the Stepney area of Beverley Road, the council earmarked an investment of £6m for improvement works on high streets across the city.
Confirmed public engagement sessions so far are:
The Barham pub
Anlaby Road/Coltman Street – Maurice Rawlings Community Centre, 41 Bean Street, HU3 2PU, Monday, February 3, 3pm-5pm.
Gipsyville – Gipsyville Library, 728-730 Hessle Road, HU4 6JA, Wednesday, February 5, 10am-2pm.
Grampian Way – Pennine Community Centre, Grampian Way, Bransholme, HU7 5EF, Tuesday, February 11, 9am-12pm.
Barham Road – The Barham pub, 663 Marfleet Lane, HU9 4TN, Friday, February 14, 2pm-5pm.
Chanterlands Avenue
Chanterlands Avenue – The Avenues Library, 76 Chanterlands Avenue, HU5 3TS, Monday 17th February 17, 9.30am-1pm.
Holderness Road/Woodford – Woodford Leisure Centre Café, Holderness Road, HU8 8JU, Wednesday, February 19, 9am-12pm.
The online survey will be available for a period of six weeks by visiting https://yoursay.hull.gov.uk/hub-page/community-high-street