New in 2025
Stepney gets Partnership approval for a new barrow beat-style streetcare operative
Improving cleanliness, litter and graffiti were some of the top priorities arising from the 2024 survey. Stepney HSA Partnership approved funding for a 12-month fixed term post to appoint a dedicated Streetcare operative to build local relationships and raise cleanliness standards in the area.
The operative will engage with businesses and residents to undertake tasks ranging from -
- small-scale planting
- litter-picking
- rapid graffiti response and paint cover
- community engagement
- weeding
- tree, planter and shrub care
The relationship with the community, developed by a member of staff in a ‘barrow-beat’ role will contribute to the long-term legacy of the project and the face to face understanding of council services.
The Love Stepney operative took up his post in March 2025 and can now be seen daily, contributing to ‘Keep Stepney Tidy’. This will also include the launch of a campaign, which will encourage the local businesses and community to get involved. More to follow.
Other activity
Look out for our ‘Stepney HSA’ high-viz jackets out and about doing more regular litter picks in the high street with the help of our volunteers, Hull Summit Education Society, the Youth Justice Team and Love Your Street.
Frontage Improvement Scheme
Local businesses in the Stepney focus area (between Stepney Lane and St Hildas Street) can now apply for up to £3000 to undertake small scale frontage improvements. If your business is in this area, contact us now at StepneyHighStreetAccelerator@hullcc.gov.uk to find out if you qualify.
Coming soon
in April 2025 we are launching and making preparation for the greening works in Sculcoates Park.
There will also be a multicultural event later in the year to celebrate community and diversity in the Stepney area. These will be added to the events page when confirmed.