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Legal and Democratic Services, Hull City Council,
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA
www.hullcc.gov.uk DX: 11934 HULL 1 Tel: 01482 300300
Dear Councillor, Northern Area Committee
The next meeting of the Northern Area Committee will be held at 18:00 on Thursday, 24
April 2014 in Orchard Centre.
The Agenda for the meeting is attached and reports are enclosed where relevant. Please Note: It is likely that the public, (including the Press) will be excluded from the meeting during discussions of exempt items since they involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as describe in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. Yours faithfully,
Democratic Services Officer for the Chief Executive
Please ask for: Richard Pawson Telephone: 01482 613539 Fax: 01482 613110 Email: [email protected] Text phone: 01482 300349 Date: Monday, 14 April 2014
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Northern Area Committee
To: Membership: Councillors S Bayes, J Conner, T Geraghty, J Korczak Fields, K Mathieson, D McCobb and T McEvoy. Officers: Jeannette Oliver, Community Manager for Northern Richard Pawson, Democratic Services Officer (6)
Public Set: Reference Library Alerts: Councillor J Hewitt, Portfolio Holder for Customer and Neighbourhood Services Chief Executives Office, Kingston upon Hull City Council Councillor M Ross, Leader of the Majority Opposition Guildhall Reception Press Office Group Secretariats Tom Clay, Political Assistant [email protected] Viking Radio – [email protected] Yorkshire Post – [email protected] & [email protected] & [email protected] Radio Humberside – [email protected] Hull Daily Mail – [email protected] & [email protected] KCFM Radio – [email protected]
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Northern Area Committee
18:00 on Thursday, 24 April 2014
Orchard Centre
A G E N D A
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
1 Apologies
To receive apologies for those Members who are unable to attend the meeting.
2 Declarations of Interest
To remind Members of the need to record the existence and nature of any Personal and Discloseable Pecuniary interest in items on the agenda, in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Members Code of Conduct - Part D1 of the Constitution)
3 Minutes of the Meeting Held on 27.3.14.
To approve the minutes as a true and correct record.
5 - 8
4 Public Questions
There will be a period of no more than 15 minutes during which written questions may be submitted by members of the public. Unwritten questions will be taken only at the discretion of the Chair. Questions will be answered at the meeting if possible, otherwise written replies will be sent. If required, decisions will be taken under the relevant agenda item below. As the agenda is to be considered in accordance with the Council's formal committee procedures rather than a public forum, the public present will not be able to participate in the Committee's discussions on the following items. Matters may be raised further at Forums.
NON-EXEMPT ITEMS
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5 Policing Update
A representative from Humberside Police will update the Committee on Policing activity in the Northern Area.
6 Fire and Rescue Update
A representative from Humberside Fire and Rescue will update the Committee on activity within the Northern Area.
7 Highways Quarterly Update
To update Members on the progress of schemes in the Northern Area.
9 - 10
8 Citizens Advice Bureau - Quids in Project
To provide Members with an update on the project.
11 - 22
9 Northern Area Funds
To update Members on the current position.
23 - 24
10 Update on Developments Across the Northern Area
To update Members on key and current issues in the Northern Area.
25 - 30
11 Resolution List
To update Members on the progress of outstanding resolutions.
31 - 36
12 Northern Forward Plan
To update Members on future agenda items and to identify future items for discussion.
37 - 42
13 Youth Development Service Quarterly Update
To update Members on current issues and activities in the Northern Area.
43 - 46
14 No Exempt Items
THERE ARE NO EXEMPT ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
EXEMPT ITEMS
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Northern Area Committee
27 March 2014
PRESENT:-
Councillor J. Conner (Chair), Councillor J.I. Korczak Fields (Deputy Chair), Councillor S. Bayes, Councillor T. Geraghty, Councillor D McCobb, Councillor K. E. Mathieson.
IN ATTENDANCE:-
J. Benson ( Principal Enforcement Officer, Planning) - Minute 135, P. Banks (Tenancy Support Team Leader, Northern Area Housing Team), J. Storr (Neighbourhood Coordinator, Northern Area Team), S. Rahman (Neighbourhood Coordinator, Northern Area Team) and R. Pawson (Democratic Services Officer) APOLOGIES:-
Councillor T. McEvoy,
Minute No.
Description/Decision Action By/Deadline
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
132 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST No declarations of interest were made in respect of the items that follow below.
133 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2014 Agreed - that the minutes of the meeting held on 28th February 2014 having been printed and circulated, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Chair.
134 PUBLIC QUESTIONS No public questions were received.
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135 PLANNING ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL REVIEW
The Principal Enforcement Officer presented a report of the City Planning Manager which provided an overview of the planning enforcement services for 2014, which following the meeting of the Planning Committee on the 18th February 2014, was referred to all Area Committees to provide an opportunity for Members to identify any properties in their area that could benefit from being issued with an enforcement notice.
Agreed - That the update be noted.
136 AREA FUNDS The Neighbourhood Coordinator presented a report to update Members on the budget balance for each Ward for the Northern Area for year 2013/2014, for them to consider three applications for funding outlined at Appendix B, to note individual applications for funds under devolved powers at Appendix C and approve the allocation of Ageing Well funding. In relation to the Ageing Well funding proposals Members requested: (i) that consideration be given to utilising locations in the University Ward in addition to those proposed such as the Endsleigh and Marist centres. It was stated that any suggestions regarding possible locations were welcome and that they could be changed in the future if necessary and (ii) whether any assistance with gardening would be available in the future and noted the funding had to be spent in the next financial year. In relation to the application to purchase and install four bollards on the grass verge outside 193 Cranbrook Avenue discussion took place around whether bollards would be needed all the way along the road as otherwise the problem of parked cars would only move further down the road. Agreed - a. That the budget balance for each Ward for the year 2013/2014 be noted;
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b. that a decision on the allocation of £1,000 from the University Community Budget Revenue to the Northern Area Team to purchase and install 4 bollards to prevent parking on the grass verge outside 193 Cranbrook Avenue be deferred to a future meeting pending further investigations as to the requirements; c. that upto £1,482.57 from the University Community Budget Revenue be allocated to the Northern Area Team for the installation of additional bollards and guard rails and should any funding remain it be allocated to “Bring Out Your Rubbish Days” in the University Ward; d. that £5,000.00 from the University Community Budget Capital be allocated to the Northern Area Team for a parking scheme on Catherine McAulay/Philip Larkin/ St Anthony’s Close; e. that £1,633.40 from the University Community Budget Capital be allocated to the Northern Area Team for the extension of double yellow lines on Woodcroft Avenue; f. that Members note the individual applications for funds under the devolved powers outlined at Appendix C, and g. that Members approve the allocation of up to £7,690.00 Ageing Well funding towards the options set out in the report.
b - e & g City Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager
137 UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE NORTHERN AREA The Area Director presented a briefing note which updated Members on aspects of work across the Northern Area. Members raised issues regarding dog fouling on Ellerburn Avenue and noted the issue would be investigated. Agreed - That the update be noted.
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138 RESOLUTION LIST The Democratic Services Officer presented an update on the progress of outstanding resolutions on the Resolution List. Agreed - a. That minutes 124b & c, 113c and 75b be deleted from the list, and b. that minutes 120, 127c & d, 111c,77b, 52b, 35b, 43d and 27c remain on the list.
139 FORWARD PLAN The Democratic Services Officer presented the Northern Area Committee Forward Plan and Index of Key Decisions from the Executive Forward Plan to update Members on future agenda items and to enable them to identify future items for discussion. Agreed - That the Executive Forward Plan and Northern Area Committee Plan be noted.
Published on: 4th April 2014 Start Time: 6.00 p.m. End Time: 6.25 p.m.
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Kingston upon Hull City Council
Streetscene Services – Transport and Asset Management
Quarterly Performance Report – April 2014
Northern Area
Capital Programme Schemes
CarriagewaysScheme
No.
Ward Entered
Programme
Target Date Estimated Value
Carriageways Micro Surfacing / Surface DressingScheme
No.
Ward Entered
Programme
Target Date Estimated Value
660 University Mar-13 Jan-14
660 University Mar-13 Oct-13
FootwaysScheme
No.
Ward Entered
Programme
Target Date Estimated Value
714 Orchard Park
& Greenwood
Oct-13 Jan-14 £25,700
729 Beverley Dec-13 Mar-14 £6,200
Footways Slurry SealingScheme
No.
Ward Entered
Programme
Target Date Estimated Value
Street LightingScheme
No.
Ward Entered
Programme
Target Date Estimated Value
Integrated Transport SchemesScheme
No.
Ward Consultatio
n Required
TRO Req. Entered
Programme
Target for
completion of
scheme Date
Estimate
value
Current Position
176 Beverley Yes Yes Jun-11 Jan-14 £9,000 COMPLETE
179 Beverley Yes Yes Jun-11 Nov-13 £6,000 Please see Scheme
No. 731
570 Beverley Yes Yes Jun-12 Mar-14 £4,000 TRO made permanent
644 University Yes Yes Jan-13 Mar-14 £1,000 Consultation with
residents - return date
4rth April
645 University Yes Yes Jan-13 Jan-14 £1,000 COMPLETE
725 Beverley No No Nov-13 Mar-14 £1,500 COMPLETE
731 Beverley Yes Yes Nov-13 Mar-14 £10,000 Potential 20mph Zone
being investigated
741 Beverley No No Jan-14 Being developed
757 University Yes Yes Feb-14 Jun-14 £4,000 Awaiting Cllr's
approval of proposals
Area SchemesScheme
No.
Ward Consultatio
n Required
TRO Req. Entered
Programme
Target for
completion of
Estimate
value
Current Position
Other SchemesScheme
No.
Ward Consultatio
n Required
TRO Req. Entered
Programme
Target for
completion of
scheme Date
Estimate
value
Current Position
Haworth Park - Signing Scheme
21st & 23rd Avenue - Parking
Restrictions
Scheme Details
Steeton Avenue - Footpath
Recycle
Scheme Details
Greenwood Avenue (Endike Lane -
Inglemire Lane) West Side
Scheme Details
Scheme Details
Welwyn Park Area - Waiting
Restrictions and 20mph Zone
Current Position
Scheme Details
Scheme Details
Trafalgar Estate / Compass Road
– TROWelwyn Park Area – TRO
Inglemire Avenue - Parking
Scheme Consultation
Scheme Details
Clough Road (nr. Pearson Way) -
Bus Stop Hardstanding
Cottingham Road - Parking
Scheme Consultation
Current Position
Current Position
Tudor Drive / The Queensway -
TRO
Work commencing on site
Scheme to be designed
Current Position
Ferens Avenue / Salmon Grove Surfacing complete, parked cars preventing remaining
road markings being installed
Scheme Details
Current Position
Bentley Grove / Tickton Grove /
Marton Grove
COMPLETE
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Kingston upon Hull City Council
Streetscene Services – Transport and Asset Management
Quarterly Performance Report – April 2014
Northern Area
Potential Schemes Being Investigated Prior to Entering the Capital Programme
CarriagewaysScheme
No.
Ward Estimated
Value
FootwaysScheme
No.
Ward Estimated
Value
Street LightingScheme
No.
Ward Estimated
Value
Integrated Transport SchemesScheme
No.
Ward Estimated
Value
Area SchemesScheme
No.
Ward Consultatio
n Required
TRO
Required
Estimated Value
20th March 2014
Scheme Details Current Position
Current Position
Current Position
Current Position
Scheme Details Current Position
Scheme Details
Scheme Details
Scheme Details
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Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
The Service aims:-
To provide the advice people need for the problems they face.
To improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
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Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau
The Bureau is a member of the national Citizens Advice Network which forms the largest advice
giving network in the UK comprising over 3000 advice centres throughout England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Nationally, 20,000 volunteers work in the bureaux, together with paid staff
including bureau managers and specialist advisers. Each Bureau is an independent charity,
supported by Citizens Advice which is the operating name of the National Association of
Citizens Advice Bureaux.
Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential and impartial advice.
The aims of the service are:
to provide the advice people need for the problems they face - and equally
to improve the policies and practices that affect people‟s lives through advocacy and
social policy.
The Bureau employs almost 50 full and part-time paid staff and over 150 volunteer staff and
provides its services from permanent offices in Hull, Beverley, Bridlington and Goole and over
31 outreach venues in Hull and the East Riding.
Some facts and figures:-
In 2012 / 13 the Bureau assisted over 14,000 clients with over 17,000 different
enquiries.
But many more people benefit from our work:
individuals who volunteer improve their confidence, skills and employment
prospects
household finances are managed better through our financial capability sessions
communities benefit indirectly from our advocacy work, which influences decision-
makers and policy.
In Hull, the top 5 enquiry areas were:-
Debt 35%
Benefits 24%
Housing 8%
Employment 7%
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The Bureau is supported by over 150 volunteers in roles such as: Trustee, Assessor,
Advisor, Administrator, Receptionist, Social Policy Officer and Information Assistant.
The value of our volunteers‟ contribution is worth over £900,000 to the local economy.
Volunteers provide over 1,100 hours per week of time to support local residents.
Volunteer training increases the knowledge and confidence of volunteers and paid staff working across all communities, enable better diagnostic of the problems people face, improve the knowledge of advice services available to the clients and improve the employability of the people involved, who will have an accredited skill. Volunteering for the CAB is a proven pathway to employment and education. On average, 30% of volunteers trained by the bureau move on into employment and 12% into further education each year. In 2012/13 we achieved £7,118,808 of financial gain for our clients:
£1,311,333 of increased benefit and tax credit take up (one-off and ongoing)
£5,600,284 of debts were written either through debt relief orders, negotiations with
creditors, bankruptcy or insolvency.
Over 1,500 clients had their debts re-negotiated to a manageable level allowing them to
financially support themselves going forward
Over £200,000 of other financial gains were achieved including accessing charitable
payments for clients, resolving housing problems and negotiating with employers on
behalf of clients. £1,311,333 of increased benefit and tax credit take up (one-off and ongoing) –160 Clients received one-off payments of benefits and 274 Clients received ongoing benefit payments £5,600,284 of debts were written off either through debt relief orders, negotiations with creditors, bankruptcy or insolvency –827 Clients received a DRO, 295 Clients were assisted with bankruptcy, 32 Clients referred for an IVA and 36 Clients had debt written off. Over £200,000 of other financial gains were achieved including accessing charitable payments for clients, resolving housing problems and negotiating with employers on behalf of clients –29 Clients were either represented in Court or had court action averted Over 1,500 clients had their debts re-negotiated to a manageable level allowing them to financially support themselves going forward
13 Client had bailiffs‟ action stopped
26 Clients had their rental property improved
30 Clients had their homelessness averted or prevented
24 Clients were re-housed
7 Clients had a dispute with their neighbour or landlord resolved
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In 2013/14, the Bureau will receive over £1.2 million of funding to offer the following services:
General Help and Assisted Information Services
This service offers information and generalist advice in a wide range of topics including debt,
welfare benefits, housing, employment, relationship and family, consumer, immigration and
others from the four permanent offices and outreach. The service is provided by both paid
advice staff and highly trained volunteers and offered via face to face drop in, telephone, e mail
and appointment services.
GP Advice Project
Funded by the Clinical Commissioning group, Hull residents can access generalist advice on
the full range of topics at 19 GP surgeries throughout the city. Doctors or practice nurses can
refer patients for advice on many issues, e.g. debt, benefits, housing etc. Hull residents can also
self refer by contacting the surgery to book an appointment. The adviser is able to signpost
clients to other agencies as necessary.
Pickering and Newington Development Area (PANDA) Project
Residents of the Pickering and Newington areas can book generalist advice appointments at
three different outreaches for generalist advice. The PANDA worker is also responsible for
delivering training to PANDA staff to enable them to offer better help and support to Pickering
and Newington residents.
Specialist Debt Advice
The Face 2 Face Project is funded by the Money Advice Service and offers specialist debt
advice and casework through our team of eight debt specialists. This funding is specifically to
provide free face to face debt advice to the most disadvantaged social groups.
Advice Services Transition Fund Project
The Bureau is the lead in a partnership of 13 local advice organisations focused on improving
outcomes for clients by renewing service models, reducing duplication, improving quality and
bringing partners together to be more effective and efficient.
An accredited training centre will be established to provide training for advice workers,
advocacy and support workers and other frontline staff.
Welfare Rights Advice
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The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has provided funding for specialist welfare rights
casework. Appointments are available to East Riding residents.
Legal Advice Centre
Local Solicitors volunteer their time and expertise to the Bureau. Free appointments with a local
solicitor are available between 4pm – 6pm on Wednesdays in Hull. Clients are booked an
appointment after seeing an advisor at the Bureau.
Consumer Empowerment Partnership
Funded by BIS via Citizens Advice, there are 10 Partnerships across the country. Working
closely with trading standards, other bureaux and local agencies the officer is responsible for
raising awareness of consumer issues amongst the public and other agencies and developing
information to enable people to tackle issues themselves. The Bureau is the lead for Yorkshire
and Humber.
Big Energy and Financial Capability Training
The Bureau has for many years worked to enable people to manage their money more
effectively through:
financial capability workshops and one to one sessions
Energy Best Deal promotions and assisted information
In 2013/14 the Bureau led on Energy Best Deal week in Yorkshire and the Humber
The Bureau is constantly seeking further funding from other sources.
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Two case studies to highlight the impact of the Bureau’s work
Case study – Debt Our client first presented to the Hull office, where following a triage assessment she was referred to the specialist debt team. The client had been “encouraged” to take on a mortgage of £120,000 by a Financial Adviser, despite the fact that she was on very low income and it was clearly not affordable. Repayments were unaffordable and the Mortgage Company was threatening repossession. Our Debt Caseworker challenged the Mortgage provider, on the basis that they had failed in their duty to ensure that the credit arrangement was affordable, and the Financial Adviser on the basis that there had been undue influence on the client and mis-selling. Following a statement from CAB that a complaint would be made to the Financial Services Authority, the Mortgage Company agreed that £99,000 of the outstanding mortgage would be written-off, the balance of £21,000 could be paid at affordable repayment levels in perpetuity. The rate agreed was £5 per month due to the client’s low income levels. The Caseworker drew up the agreement for the Mortgage Company to sign. Subsequently, the client returned to our East Riding office. The Mortgage Company had reneged on the deal and was threatening repossession again. The ER Caseworker was able to see the past case record on our integrated case recording system and discuss the background of the case with the previous caseworker. It was agreed with the client that a complaint should be made to the Financial Ombudsman. This was communicated to the Mortgage Company, with the offer for this action to be suspended if they withdrew their claim and honoured the original agreement. Initially, the Financial Ombudsman found in favour of the Mortgage Company, stating the Mortgage Company did not intend the agreement to last “in perpetuity”. On immediate presentation of further paperwork from the CAB, within four days of the original decision, the Ombudsman changed his decision.
Case Study – Welfare Benefits Mr and Mrs B came to us for advice after they realised they had not received all of their benefits entitlement. The family had been unable to get a National Insurance number for their first child (as he was approaching 16) and were told to contact the Child Benefit office for this. However, they found out that the benefits office had an address for their son in a different part of the country (Scotland), where they had never lived. Mr & Mrs B then discovered that no payments had been made to them for child benefit for this child for many years. However, this had gone unnoticed by Mr & Mrs B, because they were getting it paid for their second child, and they had assumed the amounts were correct. When Mr & Mrs B approached the benefits office they were told that despite the fact it was the Benefits Offices mistake, they would only be able to claim 3 months of backdated child benefit, and the couple were given a form to do this. We then took up the case on behalf of the family, utilising our specialist welfare benefits legal advice team, and argued with the Benefits office over several months. We established evidentially that the appropriate benefits had not been paid to the correct couple for many years, and the fault was the Benefits office not the family’s. We successfully argued in law that Mr & Mrs B were entitled to a full backdate of the benefit, not just three months’ worth. By representing Mr & Mrs B in this case, we got the benefits office to concede the case and the family received over £19,000 in backdated child benefit. However, if the family had believed the information given about backdating by the Benefits office, they would have only received £264 in total. Page 16 of 46
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The Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau works in full support of the Hull city plan
Contributing to sustainable futures for the people, economy and environment in the City of Hull
is a guiding factor in all the work that HERCAB does. Our primary activities support and
underpin the priorities in the City Plan.
Access to Justice is essential to social and community cohesion by enabling people to assert
their rights, understand their responsibilities and participate in the resolution of their problems. It
lifts people up who are socially excluded and prevents people sliding into social exclusion.
(Professor Dame Hazel Geen). This is the fundamental purpose of the Citizens Advice network.
Local CABs such as ours are embedded in local communities, supported by local volunteers
and trusted by the public.
97% of people have heard of the CAB and the service was Rated 1st of 22 national
charities on being helpful, approachable, professional, informative, effective, reputable
and accountable. (nfpSynergy Brand Attributes survey, 2010)
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Big Lottery Improving Financial Confidence Project – “Quids In”
Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice Bureau, in partnership with other organisations, were successful in securing funding 5 years of funding (2013-2018) from the Big Lottery Fund‟s Improving Financial Confidence programme. This money has been used to establish the Hull Financial Confidence project called “Quids-in”. The aim of the programme is to help people to become more confident about managing their money. The partner organisations are Hull City Council, Catch 22, Goodwin Development Trust, Hull & East Riding Credit Union, Sanctuary Housing, Hull College, the Illegal Money Lending Team and Shontal (a community arts project). The stated aims of the Big Lottery Improving Financial Confidence programme are to enable social housing residents to become financially capable and feel included as a result of the support and engagement from their social landlords. The project is also part of a wider study and projects are required to „test and learn‟. This means that data collection, analysis and evaluation are central to the success of the project. Learning what works and why is of equal importance as meeting targets. To meet this aim projects are expected to show how they will bring about all three of the programme outcomes. •Social housing residents have greater access to appropriate and affordable financial services and products. •Social housing residents have increased skills and confidence to use financial products and services and will continue to apply these skills and confidence making a substantive difference. •Social housing providers engage most in need residents to enable them to understand the relevance of financial inclusion and capability services. „Quids In‟ must demonstrate that it meets the Big Lottery outcomes and in doing so build financial confidence and enable individuals to maintain their tenancies.
This project offers 121 budgeting work, individual and group workshops, accredited education
opportunities and peer-mentoring in a community environment at outreach locations. The
targeted local provision of these services means they can be easily accessed by those who may
struggle to access central services, including those clients most vulnerable due to physical and
mental health issues and those who may face financial or geographical exclusion.
Working with those in social housing at high risk of tenancy abandonment and eviction to
manage their finances and reduce rent arrears, partnership working with other charity/voluntary
sector organisations and the other services within the Hull & East Riding Citizens Advice
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Free workshops, education opportunities and peer-mentor support available on a range of
subjects and issues around budgeting, benefit entitlement and claims processes, debt issues,
choosing and managing a bank account, choosing and managing credit use, consumer issues,
utility switching, water metering, making the most of supermarkets offers and deals, not being
duped by marketing schemes, and on meal planning to economise in relation to food
purchasing and usage.
Quids In: Contributing to the City Plan
Quids In helps Hull residents make their money go further in relation to food, finance and fuel.
The aim of supporting communities to support themselves with peer-mentoring and training,
plus the provision of communities champions who know and understand the areas and people
they work with, promotes a community cohesion which will help to safeguard the most
vulnerable in our communities.
Poppy was referred to the project by her social landlord. She was a young care leaver who was identified as vulnerable and had social services involvement with her own children. Poppy was in receipt of Income Support as a single parent. Immediately upon referral we called Poppy and she was made an appointment at her local Hub where she was met our Quids In volunteer. We began by drawing up a personal spending plan with Poppy, which enabled both to see where the issues lay and identify what action could be taken. Poppy was paying a doorstep lender £30 per week from her benefits at the expense of her priority debts and she didn’t have a TV licence. She also didn’t have a cooker or washing machine and was planning to go to Brighthouse to get them. We worked with Poppy over a number of weeks on a 121 basis. Through this work Poppy has become familiar with the importance of paying priority debts. She has made different financial choices and has stopped giving all her money to the doorstep lender. Poppy has now got a TV licence as she understands that she will avoid a fine which would be taken from her benefits. Poppy is now meeting with our Tenancy Support Worker to discuss her options with regards to a debt relief order. Poppy has avoided high cost credit for her white goods and instead we applied for a cooker and washer from local charity. Poppy was also matched with a Catch 22 mentor who visits her at home to offer on going support. She has also met with the Credit Union Banking Buddy and she has opened a Christmas Savings Account. The Future: Poppy tells us she is much more confident with her money. She has more money each week to spend on food for the children. She is happy about saving for Christmas. Poppy is now training with Catch 22 to become a volunteer mentor to empower other young people. Her social worker reports she is much calmer. Poppy feels the future for her and the children is now much brighter.
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If you rent your home from the Council or a Housing Association, we can help you
save money on your bills
All you need to do is ring
224511
for a
FREE
Financial Health Check
plus help with budgeting and saving money on fuel
We also offer short workshops and
one-to-one help on a range of
other subjects ….
Mind over Money
What’s your style
with money?
Claim It
A rough guide to
benefits
A Menu for You
Menu planning and
recipes
Down with Debt
Keeping them off your
back
Beat the
Supermarket
Is the special offer
really special?
Choosing Credit
Borrowing without the
bother
Bank On It
Choosing and using
an account
Let’s talk
about money
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Quids In Hubs
Appointments are available at venues to suit you
HU3
Thursday mornings
‘Thornton Youth Initiative’
22 Goodwin Parade
Walker Street
Hull
HU3 2HA
HU4
Wednesday afternoons
Gypsyville Multi-Purpose Centre
728-730 Hessle Road
Hull
HU4 6JA
Tuesdays – coming soon
The Windmill Children’s Centre
Burnham Road
Hull
HU4 7EB
HU7
Tuesdays
Kingswood Academy
Wawne Road
Bransholme
HU7 4WR
The Lemon Tree Children’s Centre
Lothian Way
North Bransholme
HU7 5DD
HU8
Fridays
Longhill Link-Up Trust or Housing
Office
Shannon Road
Longhill
HU8 9PD
HU9
Mondays
‘Green Prosperity’
The Freedom Centre
Unit E
Preston Road Village Centre
Hull
HU9 3QB
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Briefing Note to the Northern Area Committee 24th April 2014
Wards: Holderness, Marfleet, Southcoates East and Southcoates West
Ward Budget Allocations 2014/15
Briefing Note of the City Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager
1. Purpose of the Briefing Note and Summary
1.1 To update members on the Ward Budget allocations for wards in the Northern Area for the financial year 2014/15
2. Background
2.1 The Community budget Revenue and Capital is allocated per
ward on an agreed basis. It is devolved to the Area Committee for their determination of its allocation to services/groups.
3. Amounts allocated for each ward
3.1 Beverley Ward
Revenue - £5,524 Capital - £29,073
3.2 Orchard Park and Greenwood ward
Revenue - £10,793 Capital - £ 56,807
3.3 University ward
Revenue - £ 7684 Capital - £ 40,444
4. Conclusions
4.1 The briefing note provides Members with information on the allocations for the financial year 2014/15. There may some adjustments to the figures when the budgets for the financial year 2013/14 have been reconciled. Members will be updated in the subsequent area funds reports to Northern Area committee.
Laura Carr
City Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager
Contact Officers Jane Price Telephone No: (01482) 318810
Officer Interests None
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Briefing Note to the Northern Area Committee 24 April 2014
Subject: Update on developments across the Northern Area
Briefing Note of the City Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager
1. Purpose of the Briefing Note and Summary
1.1 To provide a written briefing for the Area Committee on aspects of work
across the Northern Area, in particular those not covered by other recent reports to this Committee.
2. Ward updates 2.1 The following are provided as examples of activities and events undertaken
or planned for the three electoral wards. 2.2 Beverley Ward update 2.1.1 Oak Road
The Friends of Oak Road are working with the Council to purchase and install some outdoor exercise equipment on the Playing Fields. They have secured a total of £10,000 of funding made up of £5,000 of funding from NHS Hull CCG and a further £1,399.20 Section 106 funding and a contribution of £3,600.80 has been allocated from Beverley Ward Budget. The group are keen to get some equipment installed as soon as possible and then look at funding options to add to what is on offer at a later date. The group also have a new website up and running, canvassing park users‟ feedback and ideas for the site - www.oakroadhull.org.uk.
Hull District Angling Association has completed the majority of heavy development works around the lake area at Oak Road. The group‟s focus has now shifted towards developing of the wildlife areas and making plans for events in the summer months including holding an open day with family activities on Easter Monday which will include fishing coaching. The group is also looking at working with the adjacent rowing club to explore funding opportunities and shared facilities. Buildings in private ownership around the perimeter of the Lake continue to be subject to ad hoc arson attacks, and this is currently a community safety priority. Humberside Fire and Rescue have been called out to the site on a number of occasions over recent months, causing damage to the path areas of the park. Structural surveys have been undertaken and Planning are
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looking at the site in order to assess whether the Council can take any action under section 215.
2.1.2 Community Safety
In the Sutton Road area there is currently a high rate of garage and shed burglaries, this is currently a community safety priority for the ward. In the majority of the tenfoots in this area 100% support for gating has been secured and the Area Team along with the local Police have engaged a contractor. Work on installing the gates has almost been completed with only one where planning permission is still awaited.
2.1.3 Highways
The Area Team is working with Ward Councillors and Highways to develop a traffic scheme for the Welwyn area of Beverley Ward. Initial speed survey investigation has been undertaken during March and early April, this will be followed by formal resident consultation during Spring 2014. Members have committed a significant amount of area funds towards resurfacing woks on the Trafalgar estate and the Area Team is working with Highways to establish where this work can fit in the 2014/15 capital programme.
2.1.4 Community Development
The Welwyn Park Post Office has been successful in securing £10,000 additional funding from the Community Enterprise Fund and has worked with the Area Team to secure a Community Based Grant offer of £5,899.00 in order to offer additional internet facilities to the rear of the premises for use by the local community. Work on the downstairs of the building is due to be completed early April.
2.1.5 Bring Out Your Rubbish Days
A programme of “bring out your rubbish days” will take place during summer 2014, this will mean every property in the ward will have a “bring out your rubbish day” within a one year period. Ward Budget funding has been committed for this purpose.
2.3 Orchard Park & Greenwood Ward update 2.3.1 Thorpes Hub gym
The Community budget gym based at the Thorpes has been successful in attracting the NHS „Why Weight‟ scheme to operate from there. „Why Weight‟ helps to promote healthy eating and lifestyle.
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Sports facilities improvements Funds have been committed towards the improvement of sports facilities in the ward. A feasibility study looking at additional sports facility provision is underway. Dane Park pitch and putt Work is continuing by St Michaels Youth group on the maintenance of the pitch and putt site. Hull City Council Urban Forestry has been assisting with advice on the maintenance of the trees and shrubs on the site. Rainbow Community Garden The Rainbow Community Garden was successful in applying to the woodland trust for a tree pack. Planting has started at the Dane Park pitch and putt site. Ward Forum A bus based ward forum took place on March 27th. The Neighbourhood Policing team, Neighbourhood Nuisance Team, Community wardens and Northern Area team were present. Healthy Eating project This project (funded via Community budget)will provide some activities during the Easter break. The activities are aimed at families and are very informal.
2.4 University Ward update. 2.4.1 Marton Green
A speed survey was completed around the Green by the Northern Neighbourhood Police Team. The Casualty Reduction Officer stated that there was no sign of speeding on Marton Grove, although there may be a problem with motorbikes on the footpath across the Green. A briefing note was submitted at the request of Sports, Leisure and Heritage for potential funding that could support the development of a kick about area for younger children. The current estimated cost for junior football goal posts and fencing is £11,800. The potential funding awarded by Sports, Leisure and Heritage is likely to cover 50% of the costs.
3.4.1 Ward Forums
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residents attended. A free dog chipping service was also provided to 10 dogs.
3.4.3 Bring Out Your Rubbish Days
There are four events planned for the Ward during April and May 2014. Discussions are being held regarding an alternative provider for further events.
3.4.2 Site of demolished houses 50-52 The Quadrant. Work is planned in April for the site to be renovated into a wildflower spot. The planting and de-weeding will be undertaken by volunteers from Hull University.
4. Community Wardens 4.1 As Members will be aware, the contract for the wardens‟ service has been
renewed to the end of June 2014. The focus of the wardens‟ continuing work until then is:-
Reducing crime and the fear of crime
Supporting Older and Vulnerable People
Promoting Community Cohesion
Promoting Employment
Supporting resident engagement, and
Supporting the Council in responding to civil emergencies 6. Housing 6.1 Management services: Management services: Performance in housing
management functions continues to be a major focus and the Northern area continues to deliver a strong performance in the re-letting of empty properties with an expected 23 day turn-round against a 23 day target. The Income Management Team are continuing to deal with the impact of the housing benefit and other income changes due to Welfare Reform. Citywide this has had an adverse impact on rent collection. However, in the Northern area we continue to perform strongly and based on 6th April 2014 figures we are the only area in the city that have reduced the level of rent arrears in monetary terms with an overall reduction in rent arrears of £33,589, (97.7%) beating our annual target of 96.8%. Despite having the highest number of benefit claimants that have been affected by the welfare changes.
6.2 Work to transform the Dibsdane shops / maisonette block into 18 self
contained residential units is due to commence on 24 March and is expected to complete in November 2014.
6.3 Restorative Justice- For the past four weeks we have had four pupils from
the Thorpepark Primary School complete 4 x 1 hour sessions of supervised
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work at the Orchard Centre. These sessions took place after school and were part of a restorative justice scheme in pay back for being involved in criminal damage to the Laxthorpe flats. This involved partnership working with the police, the local school, parents and TSTL‟s.
7. Other issues 7.1 Community First funding – the Area Team continues to support the work of
the panels for both the Orchard Park and Greenwood and University wards. The panel partner for both wards is the Hull and East Yorkshire Community Foundation. Panel meetings continue to take place to review and approve submissions from prospective applicants for funding awards from the allocation for this financial year.
7.2 Community Based grants – the Northern Area Panel supported 2
applications for funding :
Enviromail – received £5,136 for a project to increase work experience places for the unemployed; Intervolve – received £5,899 for the refurbishment of a computer suite for community use, and additional shelving to accommodate the sale of locally produced products. The Northern Area Community Based Grant for 2013/14 has now been fully allocated.
7.3 Ageing Well -
A half-day conference on the needs of older people in the Northern Area took place on Tuesday 11 February at the Orchard Centre, as per the request of Area Committee. The meeting was very well attended and well received to the extent that the group wished to reconvene to develop further links. Further details on the outcomes of the event are available.
8. Theme based meetings 8.1 Some of the themes raised by Members at previous meetings such as the
sale of alcohol to underage youngsters have been covered; others, such as private housing issues and void Council shops, are being built into the Forward Plan for the year. If Members have other topics that they would like to have brought forward for consideration then these can be accepted on to the Forward Plan.
9. Conclusions and Next Steps
9.1 Members of the Area Committee are requested to note and comment on this
briefing note.
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Laura Carr City Neighbourhoods and Housing Manager
Contact Officer: Jane Price Tel: 331991 Background Documents :– None
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Northern Area Committee Resolution List
Minute /Date
Resolution Officer Action/Response Outcome
Actions from meeting held on 27.3.14.
(136) 27.3.14.
Area Funds b. that a decision on the allocation of £1,000 from the University Community Budget Revenue to the Northern Area Team to purchase and install 4 bollards to prevent parking on the grass verge outside 193 Cranbrook Avenue be deferred to a future meeting pending further investigations as to the requirements.
Sue Rahman
Outstanding Actions from previous meetings
(120) 28.2.14.
Public Questions Mr K. Nicholson, a resident of Hull submitted the following verbal questions to the Committee 1. Due to the damage caused by vehicles parking on grass verges across the City, the impact this has on the look of the local environment and the costs incurred by the Council in repairing damage would Members support the introduction of a citywide bye-law in an attempt to prevent this. Mr Nicholson was informed that it would be a matter for each Area Committee to
1.Richard Townend
1. Response requested 4.4.14.
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consider for their local area but it was possible, by way of a traffic regulation order, to stop the practice and use the Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers to police its operation. It was stated that any traffic regulation order was likely to attract a number of objections. It was requested that an update be provided at the March meeting of the Committee to outline the options open to Members. 2. Due to the recent confusion regarding what items can be recycled by in the blue refuse bins whether Members would consider further publicity, including an item in the Hull Daily Mail, in an attempt to raise awareness of what can and can’t be recycled and the consequences and cost to the Council of putting non recyclable material in the blue bins. Mr Nicholson was informed that the Council were currently investigating the recent problems, agreed that an article in the Hull Daily Mail would be a good idea and that the concerns would be fed back to the Portfolio Holder responsible for waste collection.
2.Councillor Black
(127) 28.2.14.
Resolution List c. that Member be provided with a update on progress on completion of the register of un-adopted streets in the Northern Area, and
c. Graham Hall
c. Response requested 4.4.14.
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d. that Member receive a briefing note at the March 2014 meeting to provide an update on the current position regarding CCTV cameras in the Northern Area.
d. Graham Hall d. To provide briefing note to be circulated off agenda
( 111) 30.1.14.
Highways Quarterly Performance Report c. that all highways schemes be included on the list of schemes and projects, and
c. Tim Binnington/Rhurie Lees
c. Response requested 4.4.14.
(77) 31.10.13.
Waste and Open Spaces Quarterly Performance Update b. that Members be provided with further details on the contamination rates of bins in the Northern Area.
b. Paul Thomas
b. A report to provide an update following then introduction of fortnightly collection, which will include the issue of contaminated bins, is to be presented to all Area Committee’s . Response requested 4.4.14.
b. Monitor
(52) 26.9.13.
Waterlogging of Pitches at Oak Road b. that feedback on the success of the “verti draining” due to be undertaken in October 2013 be provided to the Committee.
b. Andrew Wilson
b. The “verti draining” was successfully completed at the end of October. The process relieved local soil compaction and should improve surface water draining. The results will be monitored and if necessary the process repeated in early spring. The drainage has greatly improved on the field compared to last year despite the recent weather. It is intended to repeat the verti draining in the late spring/early summer and to also0
b. Monitor/Delete?
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programme the operation as an annual event for future years. (17.2.14.)
(35) 25.7.13.
Catherine McAuley Close, Philip Larkin Close and St Anthony’s Close Consultation Results b. that, a public meeting be arranged, for all interested parties to discuss the best way to progress the proposed scheme to ensure the best outcome is achieved.
b.
b. A meeting was held on the 1st October 2013 at the Endsleigh Centre at 6.45pm with nearly 50 members of the public in attendance. The discussions raised several ideas which might be considered as part of the thinking around resolving the access and parking problems in the area. Highways are currently working on alternative proposals for the area and are due to consult further with affected residents (17.2.14.) Response requested 4.4.14.
b. Monitor
(43) 25.7.13.
Update on Developments Across the Northern Area d. that the feasibility of developing allotments on the land behind the proposed new fishing pond on Danepark, be investigated.
d. Jane Price
d. Work continues to identify the most suitable location(s) for this initiative.
d. Monitor
(27) 27.6.13.
Resolution List c. that a briefing note be circulated off agenda to members to provide any update
Adam McArthur
c. see minute 127d of 28.2.14.
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on the current position regarding CCTV cameras in the Northern Area
Minute 86b – 29.11.12. Action Outstanding List
that a briefing note is circulated to Members of this Committee which details the current working status of the CCTV cameras within the Northern area; the delay to the repair of the CCTV camera on Cottingham Road referred to at minute 154(a), and the number of times this repair has been requested by this Committee
Minute 17b - 7.6.11 Action Outstanding List
that the Committee is not satisfied with the response received from the Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Communities regarding minute 154(a), and requests that central funds are found to pay for the repair of the camera.
Mark Charlton Tracy Harsley
Briefing note has been circulated on 13.12.12 and 24.01.13 This issue is being reviewed in light of the impact of demolition of the Highcourt flats, as the camera concerned transmits signals to the roof of the flats. Once the flats are demolished this camera will not function without being refitted to a different signalling system. A detailed paper on the impact of the flats demolition on the citywide CCTV system will be presented to the Committee later this year once costs have been obtained.
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Northern Area Committee Forward Report Programme
2013/14
Meeting Date Item By List of Supporting Documents
Monthly Minutes of Previous Meeting Democratic Services Minutes
Monthly Forward Report Programme Democratic Services Plan
Monthly Resolution List Democratic Services List
Monthly Area Funds Community Manager Report
Monthly Area Director’s Update Area Director Briefing Note
When required Appointment of Authority Governors to Hull Schools David Beilsten Report
2014
June Election of Chair Election of Deputy Chair Appointments to Outside Organisations Parking Strategy Bus Strategy
Richard Townend Richard Townend
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KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE FORWARD PLAN
Key Decisions
May, 2014 onward
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INDEX OF KEY DECISIONS
Subject of Decision Decision Maker
Internal Deadline for Draft Reports to Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer
Expected Date of Decision
Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder: City Plan Enabler – Key Partnerships
Leisure and Heritage Services Report
Cabinet Not before 24 February 2014
Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder: City Plan Enabler – Finance, Land and Property
Claims Made by Private Search Companies Who Undertook Personal Searches of the Local Land Charges Register
Leader Not before 3 March 2014
CityPlan – One Estate Programme Land Exchange with Humberside Fire and Rescue
Portfolio Holder for Land and Property
19 May 2014
Strategic Land Assembly – Hull City Centre
Portfolio Holder for Land and Property
19 May 2014
Portfolio Holder: Visitor Destination
City Centre Public Realm Strategy
Cabinet 2 June 2014 28 July 2014
Portfolio Holder: Prevention and Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Adults
Procurement of Domiciliary Care Services
Cabinet 5 May 2014 23 June 2014
Portfolio Holder: City Enabler – Culture, Leisure, Events and Public Well-being
None.
Portfolio Holder: City Plan Enabler – Council Infrastructure
Gypsy and Traveller Permanent Sites - Licence Holder
Cabinet 2 June 2014 28 July 2014
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Subject of Decision Decision Maker
Internal Deadline for Draft Reports to Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer
Expected Date of Decision
prepayment meters.
Portfolio Holder: Neighbourhoods and Communities
None.
Portfolio Holder: Energy City
Kingswood Area Action Plan – Publication stage
Cabinet 4 March 2014 28 April 2014
Hull Bus Strategy Review
Cabinet 5 May 2014 23 June 2014
Hull Parking Strategy
Cabinet 5 May 2014 23 June 2014
RE:fit- Building Energy Efficiency
Cabinet 1 April 2014 19 May 2014
Community Infrastructure Levy – Draft Charging Schedule – Consultation
Cabinet 5 May 2014 23 June 2014
Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Joint Waste Plan – Evidence Base Report – Consultation
Cabinet 2 June 2014 28 July 2014
Portfolio Holder: City Plan Enabler – Business Support and Change Programme
Procuring Framework Contracts and Approval of the Adoption of a Social Value Policy Statement
Cabinet 2 June 2014 28 July 2014
Approval to award a contract following completion of a further competition exercise against an existing government framework agreement for External Postal Services
Cabinet 5 May 2014 23 June 2014
Portfolio Holder: City Plan Enabler – Learning and Skills
Future Use of Endeavour High School site
Cabinet 1 April 2014 19 May 2014
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Subject of Decision Decision Maker
Internal Deadline for Draft Reports to Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer
Expected Date of Decision
Health and Well-Being Board
Hull Healthy Weight Strategy – a community wide, multi agency approach to address obesity prevention and management, including future commissioning intentions.
Health and Well Being Board
22 July 2014
Hull’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Health and Well Being Board
22July 2014
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Youth Development Service Citywide / Community-Focused Youth Work
North Locality Northern Area Youth Development Service Team
Update Jan – March 2014 Good News Story
Young Women from Route One Interview candidates’ for the new Hull City Council’s Director of Children & Family Services post.
In January, 2 young women who attend Route One Youth Centre had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the young people’s interview panel which interviewed potential candidates for Hull City Council’s vacant Director of Children & Family Services post. Supported by youth workers during the process, the 2 young women alongside other young people from across the city met prior to the interviews to review each candidate’s application. Tasked with ensuring they recruited the best person for the job, the young people’s panel devised a number of suitable questions which they felt would give a greater understanding on the candidate’s suitability to work with and for the children and families of Hull. Following the interviews, young people had the opportunity to feed their views back to the adult panel which would support the overall process. The successful candidate was announced as Milorad Vasic who joined the local authority in March. Early Intervention and Prevention Work
Pupil Support Pop In Thomas Ferens Academy A weekly referral based pupil support pop in has been developed over recent months at Thomas Ferens Academy. The sessions aim to provide early help and support for pupils identified as being vulnerable, at risk or in need of additional youth worker support. Since its launch, youth workers have supported a number of young people who can either self refer for support or who are encouraged to attend via teaching staff. A variety of issues have been addressed including lack of confidence, low self esteem, bullying, anger management, family concerns and overall emotional well being. Holiday Programmes and Community Events
February Half Term The Youth Work Team delivered additional sessions to their existing Youth Work programme during Half Term including trips to Ice Skating Hull Arena and Big Fun. Young People had the opportunity to experience the reality of caring for a virtual baby by participating in a half day workshop at Route One. The session was designed to create awareness of safe babysitting procedures and basic first aid skills. Finally another successful Intergenerational Day was delivered in partnership with the Butterflies memory loss support group. 7 young women from Route One took the
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opportunity to visit the groups own club house on Elm Avenue. Here they performed songs to members, participated in various recreational sports and past time activities.
Market Place Event – Thomas Ferens Academy A Market Place Event was held at Thomas Ferens Academy in March. The aim of these events is to raise the profile of local and city-wide services which young people can access, gain more information from or get involved with. Over 15 stalls were present on the day which ranged from NHS, Road Safety Partnership, Youth Development Service, Red Cross, Hull Training etc with over 100 young people attending the event . Voice & Influence Work
Hull Young Peoples Parliament ( HYPP) 4 young people represented Route One Youth Centre at the recent HYPP held in March at the Guildhall. Two main themes ran through the course of the day. For under 13’s, addiction was the main topic whilst for over 13’s the theme was jobs. Throughout the day young people had the opportunity to take part in workshops then collate their findings and agree on a resolution for change. The final part of the day saw all groups come together in the council chamber to debate their resolutions through a formal voting process. Positive Activities
Blue Peter Project This quarter saw the launch of a new project at Route One Youth Centre. The Blue Peter Project gives young people aged 10-15 the opportunity to earn their BBC Blue Peter Badges through taking on new challenges and projects which interest them. There are a number of different badges which can be earned from the traditional Blue and White Badge, to a Green Badge for the environment, conservation or nature projects, or a Sports badge for becoming more active. In 6 weeks, 4 young people earned their Blue and White Badge after creating a number of poems and art works around the topic of racism and difference. A second group are currently working towards their green badge after deciding to clean up the Youth Centre Garden and make bird boxes. The session is free and runs term time only, Thursday 4:30-6:00pm. Health
Sexual Health Services and Support at Route One Youth Centre Youth workers have been creating awareness of Sexual Health at Route One through a number of informal workshops and discussions over recent months. As a result young people highlighted the need for easier access to free contraception and in their local community. The youth team responded and in partnership with Corner House, we now offer free confidential access to contraception twice a week at Route One Youth Centre. This service runs on a Monday and Thursday evening 8:00 – 9:00pm and is open to any young person aged 13-19.
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Outputs Between Jan – March 2014 our data information system Cognisoft indicates 424 individual young people attended youth work activities and programmes delivered by the Youth Development Service in the Northern Area. 1438 attendance figures were recorded for the same period. Micaela Jewitt Youth & Community Development Worker North Locality (Northern Area) Tel: (01482) 491960
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