City council given £600k to fund riots aftermath

The Lush cosmetics store was one of several targeted by looters

A city council has been awarded £600,000 as part of the government's response to the riots that took place last month.

The funding awarded to Hull City Council (HCC) has come from the newly established Community Recovery Fund.

HCC said local councils "were at the forefront" of the unrest which had "incurred significant costs in the clean-up and repair operations".

It said detailed guidance would be issued to councils on how to spend the money, with the focus on "environmental recovery and initiatives to strengthen community cohesion".

Shops including Greggs, Shoezone and O2 were damaged during the riot on 3 August

HCC leader Mike Ross said: "Following the disturbing and unacceptable events at the beginning of August, the council has in place a community support programme to help rebuild confidence and reassure people, especially those who are particularly vulnerable.

"Once we have the detailed guidance from the government, we will work with partners and communities to determine how the additional funding can help to support our recovery, extend our reach and embrace those communities in most need."

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