Kingswood is the latest area to be supported by Hull City Council’s Love Your Neighbourhood project.
Streets across the Kingswood area are now basking in the glow of a much-welcomed makeover, thanks to Hull City Council’s ambitious Love Your Neighbourhood initiative.
As part of the citywide project, several streets within the area underwent a comprehensive tidy-up, between Monday 14 October and Friday 25 October, leaving the streets transformed and residents with a renewed sense of pride in their community.
The streets included were Hemble Way, Brookfield Close, Parcevall Drive, John Newton Way (West Carr), and Bude Park footpaths.
Additionally, the cycle track opposite Asda, and the footpath between Jendale and Grandale were also addressed on an ad hoc basis.
Following a detailed patch walk around the area before the tidy-up work began, it was identified that these streets would benefit from some additional support with litter, weeds, graffiti, and overgrown trees/hedges.
Over the two-week period, the team addressed these issues, as well as carrying out general grounds maintenance, and street cleaning works.
Councillor Charles Quinn, portfolio holder for environment, said: “It’s been great to see such a difference being made in the Kingswood area over the past few weeks, and I am glad that the team have been able to address the issues highlighted during the patch walk.
“This transformation really compliments the work undertaken on Bowmont Way, Blackhall Close, Charnwood Close, and Blackwater Way in July this year.
“These tidy-up efforts have not only made the neighbourhood more appealing, but it has also brought the community together – with residents telling us how delighted they are with the work carried out.”
Following the tidy-up work in Kingswood, one resident expressed their delight with the work done on Bude Park: “The team did a great job. It’s really neatened up the entrance to the park. It’s made it a nicer place to visit.”
Another residents said: “The area really suffered from overgrown weeds, but this is all gone now. It’s made me feel much better about the area – It looks a lot tidier.”
The council are also encouraging residents across the city to take pride in their communities by helping with litter picking, and the removal of graffiti.
To support residents, the Love Your Street team can loan: adult and child sized litter pickers; hi-viz vests; graffiti removal kits; litter collection sacks; and gloves.
Any waste collected by residents, which cannot go in household bins, can be collected by the team.
To hire equipment and to book litter collections, visit Get involved | Love your street | Hull.
Cllr Quinn, added: “As well as caring for the environment, this project is about getting residents involved and bringing communities together while their streets are given a real makeover.
“By getting involved residents can help make a visible difference, connect with neighbours, and take charge of the place they live.”
Love Your Neighbourhood is a citywide tidy-up programme designed to tackle small areas one at a time.
The team tidy each area over a two-week period, after which residents should see a noticeable difference in the look and feel of their neighbourhood.
To find out where the team is going next, visit Hull CC News and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Areas will be announced every two weeks.
For further information, visit Love your neighbourhood | Love your street | Hull.
Alternatively, email loveyourstreetproject@hullcc.gov.uk.
