City's pocket parks 'significantly improve areas'

by Caroline

Two disused areas in Hull have been transformed into "pocket parks" for residents.

The parks are in Dingley Close, north Hull, and Oak Road, off Beverley Road.

Hull City Council said improvements at the sites included new seating areas, planters and hardstanding walkways.

Local groups worked with the highways team to restore the areas, which are designed to encourage social activity.

Rob Pritchard, the council's portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: "People told us they wanted nice, new green spaces in their communities – and as a council, we've delivered six new pocket parks, with more on the way.

"The newly completed parks at Dingley Close and Oak Road have significantly improved those areas."

Residents wishing to propose locations for new pocket parks in their area can contact their ward councillors.

The deadline for applications for the next wave of pocket parks is 23 July.

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