INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY

My Community Safety Fund recently announced the second round of successful projects to receive funding, totalling over £300,000 invested into our communities Humber-wide. We can provide funding of between £500 and £35,000 towards projects that meet the scheme criteria. A total of £1.1m has been allocated to the Fund running until 2025. Some of the latest projects in Hull and the East Riding include:

£32,000 for the PATT Foundation to work with exoffenders to provide education that will lead to a qualification in the horticulture and land-based sector and lead to employment opportunities.

£15,000 for Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University’s Children In Care project to support children in care to reduce the disadvantages they may face and increase their aspirations.

£35,000 for the Forces Employment Charity to provide specialist programmes to support forces veterans in the Criminal Justice System.

£7,000 for Gilberdyke War Memorial Hall to upgrade their CCTV cameras and lighting to improve security.

If you are involved with a community group, non-profit organisation, Town or Parish Council and have an idea or project to cut crime, anti-social behaviour or improve safety where you live, visit the community section of my website to find out more. Each funding round will be advertised on my website and through My Community Alert so ensure you are registered to receive the latest news.

Following the success of the Community Safety Fund, I have also launched a pilot project in Bridlington to address anti-social behaviour, mainly centred around the impact of drugs. The area in the south of the town was chosen following feedback from residents to Humberside Police as part of their Humber Talking initiative. I’ll update you on the progress in a future article and, if successful, I will look to roll out more projects in other areas in the future.

To keep in touch with announcements and the latest news by email, sign up to My Community Alert at www.mycommunityalert.co.uk

For more information visit my website www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk or follow Humberside PCC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Fiona Dwyer, broadcast journalist, PR & media consultant, slave to 2 children and a husband.

Blue Skies At Last

I am absolutely loving the gorgeous weather we’re having at the moment (I hope it’s still nice when you’re reading this!). When the sun shines and the sky is blue, everything seems so much more achievable! I’m waking up earlier, with the birds singing outside. Even if I’m tired I want to get up and get out with the dogs as soon as possible because I know a good mile or two walking will set me up perfectly for the day. It puts me into such a good mood and motivates me into action. In winter, I just want to hibernate, but the longer, warmer days definitely put a spring in my step! I hope you’re enjoying the sun. I must take time to drive out to the beautiful East coast for a walk on the beach and a swim in the sea – totally refreshing and great for your mental health.

Celebrating The End Of Exams

I don’t know about you but we’ve had GCSEs and A Levels in our house this year so we’re going to be so glad when they’re over! Maybe your children have been doing SATs or they’re sitting exams at university. What I will say is that all of our children have worked really hard and overcome lots of challenges over the last few years so what ever happens, they should be proud of their achievements and celebrating their success. So, whether you’re moving on to secondary school, sixth form college, university, employment, starting an apprenticeship, having a gap year or anything else, here’s a big well done from me – and for those leaving school, good luck with the rest of your exams and enjoy the extra long summer holiday when you finish!

Discovering Tutankhamun At The Ferens

I haven’t managed to see the Tutankhamun exhibition yet at the Ferens Arts Gallery but it’s definitely on my to-do list for June, which is a good thing because it’s only on until June 18th!

It’s one hundred years since archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron, Lord Carnarvon, first saw these amazing golden treasures and we’re getting the opportunity to unearth the stories, myths and controversies surrounding them. Hull Museums has its own collection of exquisitely crafted replicas found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. They were handmade by skilled artisans for the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 and 1925 when ‘Tutmania’ swept the world. I first learned about Howard Carter when I was twelve years old in one of my first history lessons at secondary school and I’ve been fascinated by ancient Egypt ever since. I am really excited about this and can’t wait to see it.

Have a great June everyone! Fiona