A broken pump has left the surface of the water in People's Park pond covered in waste. Currently, much of the water within the popular Grimsby park appears to be in a poor state, with pictures showing thick lumps of algae and dirt forming in large sections of the pond, as well as mud and bird mess. Litter also appears to be strewn across the surface of the water.
The cause of the issue - particularly the forming of algae - is said to be down to a broken aerator pump, which filters and improves the quality of the water and ensures there is enough oxygen flowing. The fountains in the pond are also currently out of action. READ MORE: Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day weekend 2024 schedule from the carnival to the Red Arrows Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Grimsby with our free newsletter Former Ward councillor and founder of the Park Ward Community Forum, Daniel Westcott, told Grimsby Live he fears the situation will impact the wildlife within the park if it is not addressed soon.
He said: "During my time as one of the Park ward councillors, repairs and general maintenance of the fountains in People’s Park was widely publicised in the media and on social media, including a feature on Look North. The matter should never have got to the stage where attention is brought to the local media, let alone regional, and was certainly not due to any lack of pressure being applied by ward councillors. Clumps of algae have formed in the water (Image: Grim.