Hull in print : News in Brief

Four streets off Anlaby Road are set to become greener and safer thanks to a £1m scheme.
Homes in Sandringham, Melrose, Glencoe, and Plane Streets have already had their exteriors restored to their original Victorian splendour thanks to a £4.5m scheme carried out by Gateway, the agency set up to revive Hull's housing market.
And now Gateway is putting the finishing touches to the streets, including planting trees and improving lighting as well as making pavements more wheelchair friendly.
The scheme is also being part-funded by Hull City Council and regeneration company Hull Forward.
For more information about Gateway's plans to improve housing and communities across Hull call 300300 or visit www.gatewayhull.co.uk

Children take over

Scores of children will be taking over in positions of power in schools, businesses and council departments.
But don't worry... it's not a full-scale revolution which will change the world into a frenzy of computer games, skating and sweets for breakfast.
The switch is part of National Children's Takeover Day on November 7 when children and young people will be swapping places with, or else shadowing or meeting with, adults in senior positions.
"It's a chance for young people to see what it's like to hold positions of responsibility," says Cllr Christine Randall, portfolio holder for children and young people's services at Hull City Council.
"It's also an opportunity for us to listen to their suggestions and issues which are important to them."

Bonfire safety

Pupils in Hull schools and residents across the city will be urged to put safety first in the run-up to Bonfire Night.
Lessons will be held in primary schools to teach children not to play with fireworks, and leaflets will be delivered to homes warning residents not to build illegal bonfire stacks on public access land.
These activities are part of the Fireworks and Bonfires Initiative which runs from October 21 to November 9, in which Citysafe, Hull's crime and disorder reduction partnership, will promote safety messages.
"We are taking a zero tolerance approach to illegal bonfires and will dismantle them wherever we find stacks being built," says community fire safety officer Steve Harrison.

Chief helps out on the front line

Hull City Council's chief executive Kim Ryley will experience life at the front line of council services when he undertakes reception duties at George Street customer service centre.
Together with other senior officers, including the council's head of customer service Andy Brown, Mr Ryley will help customers face-to-face as part of National Customer Service Week, which begins on October 6.
Activities taking place nation-wide during the week aim to raise awareness of customer service and the vital role it plays within organisations.
Read more about how Mr Ryley and the other officers got on in next month's Hull in print.

Support walk to school campaign

Holy Name pupils, who travel by 'walking bus,' with Judith Harwood, from the council

With rising fuel costs it's expected that more parents than ever will encourage their children to take part in National Walk to School month this October.
As well as improving health and fitness and reducing traffic congestion, it's hoped the walk to school campaign will help the environment by reducing carbon emissions from traffic.
"Driving the average school run for a year costs more than £400 and this will obviously increase as fuel prices rise," says Louise Holtby, school travel adviser at Hull City Council.
"Our aim is to encourage children to walk to school even just once a week."
Meanwhile, traffic calming measures such as the introduction of speed bumps and 20mph zones around schools have helped make Hull one of the most improved areas in the country when it comes to road safety for pedestrians.
To find out more about walking to school month, contact Louise Holtby on 300300.

Join the board

Would you like to have your say about housing services in your area and help to improve them?
Do you want to develop new skills and knowledge and represent your local community? Then why not apply to become a member of your local Area Housing Board.
You need to be available for evening and/or daytime meetings, for about two to three hours a month on a voluntary basis.
No formal qualifications are required – your own life experiences and commitment are the most important part of what is needed to become a successful Board member.
If you are over 18 years of age and a local council tenant or resident and you think you have something to offer your Area Housing Board, please call 300300.

Art goes live

Kirsten O'Brien, a television presenter on CBBC smART, will open this year's Big Draw at the Ferens Art Gallery.
The theme of the day is 'Make an Exhibition of Yourself!' and children and young people can watch Kirsten in action and try their hand at drawing, making self portraits and designing jewellery, badges and other accessories.
"We are pleased to have Kirsten to open our event," says Sarah Howard, a senior education officer for Hull Museums.
"Her visit highlights the fact that museums and galleries are great places for children and young people, so I hope they come along and join in the fun."
The event on October 25 runs from 10am to 3pm and entry is free.
For more information on events for children and young people visit www.cluedupinhull.com

Free legal advice

Residents will be able to access free legal advice at the city's brand-new Community Legal Advice Centre (CLAC) which opens on October 20.
Based in Essex House, in Manor Street, city centre, the CLAC is one of the first of its kind in the country.
Legal experts will give face-to-face advice on a wide range of issues including debt, employment, benefits, housing, family, education and immigration matters, but will not offer advice on criminal matters.
Residents will also be able to access advice from the CLAC through the city's nine customer service centres.
The CLAC is a partnership between Hull City Council and the Legal Services Commission.
It's being run by A4e and Howell's solicitors.
To contact the CLAC call 300300 or email welfare.rights@hullcc.gov.uk


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