Healthy Communities: Healthier Places, Happier Lives

An ambition is to make a healthier and fairer Hull, where everyone benefits from real and sustained improvements in health and wellbeing. Our environment shapes our health and so we want to create places that support active, healthy lifestyles for all.

What Are Our Key Challenges and Priorities

• Active Living - Walkable streets, cycle -friendly routes, and access to green spaces encourage physical activity and social interaction
• Healthy Food Choices - Local access to affordable fresh food is vital, while high concentrations of fast-food outlets can negatively impact health
• Green and Blue Spaces - Parks, trees, and waterways improve air quality, mental well-being, and biodiversity, making communities more resilient
• Stronger Communities - Safe, well designed spaces bring people together, reducing isolation and improving social connections

The Local Plan can help by

• Promoting Active Travel - Supporting walking, cycling, and well-connected neighbourhoods
• Encouraging Access to Fresh Food - Protecting local food stores and growing spaces like allotments and community gardens
• Enhancing Green Spaces - Creating more parks, tree-lined streets, and nature-friendly areas
• Shaping healthier neighbourhoods - Managing the balance of food outlets and supporting local businesses

Have your say

You can also answer the theme questions and interactive map relating to healthy communities.