Environment

View article Applications for next phase of pocket parks open

Applications for next phase of pocket parks open

26th February 2026

Applications for round four of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme can now be made. To date, the flagship scheme has developed numerous sites across the city, improving unloved, neglected or derelict areas into new green space to benefit the physical and mental wellbeing of local people. Pocket parks also provide good quality green space […]

View article Save the date – Hull Community Energy Event

Save the date – Hull Community Energy Event

16th February 2026

Community organisations in Hull are invited to a free event in the Guildhall to learn more about developing local energy projects.

View article Ground broken – Hull on the road to new electric bus fleet

Ground broken – Hull on the road to new electric bus fleet

11th February 2026

A crucial step has been taken to break ground on a site that will host a new fleet of ultra-modern, electric buses for Hull.

View article Council continues crackdown on fly-tipping

Council continues crackdown on fly-tipping

3rd February 2026

Hull City Council has continued with its zero-tolerance approach to fly tipping in Hull after another £1,000 fixed penalty notice was issued for an incident on Tunis Street.

View article Guildhall to host free Energy Clinic for Hull businesses

Guildhall to host free Energy Clinic for Hull businesses

22nd January 2026

Hull’s Guildhall will host one of two free events organised by Oh Yes! Net Zero aimed at helping businesses become more sustainable, reduce their carbon footprint and more.

View article Emergency removal of carved Hull 2017 tree stump in Pearson Park

Emergency removal of carved Hull 2017 tree stump in Pearson Park

13th January 2026

Hull City Council has carried out the emergency removal of the carved Hull 2017 tree stump in Pearson Park.

View article Council continues to tackle climate change with installation of rooftop solar panels

Council continues to tackle climate change with installation of rooftop solar panels

29th December 2025

A total of 12 public sector buildings will be subject to the installation of rooftop solar panels as the council continues to tackle climate change.

View article Christmas bin collection dates and recycling centre opening times

Christmas bin collection dates and recycling centre opening times

15th December 2025

Hull City Council is reminding residents to check their bin collection days over the festive period. Due to the bank holidays over Christmas and New Year, there will be changes to the usual collection schedule. Hull residents can check their collection days at any time via the online bin collection day checker or on the […]

View article Over 100 Christmas jumpers donated to support local families

Over 100 Christmas jumpers donated to support local families

11th December 2025

Kind-hearted residents across Hull, and surrounding areas, have helped spread festive cheer by donating their unwanted children’s Christmas jumpers.

The Venn Boulevard Centre: School pupil creates winning logo for Hull Nature Trail

10th December 2025

A Hull school pupil has designed the winning logo for the city’s new Nature Trail initiative. Earlier this year, pupils across Hull were invited to submit design concepts for the Hull Nature Trail – a new initiative aimed at helping people reconnect with nature. After careful consideration, a logo created by Blake, a pupil at […]

View article Silver Award success for Hull!

Silver Award success for Hull!

24th November 2025

Hull has won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Silver Award. The award recognises Hull Food Partnership’s work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food and to tackle some of today’s greatest social challenges; from food poverty and diet-related ill-health to the disappearance of family farms and the loss of independent food retailers. The Sustainable Food Places Award […]

View article Council responds to winter weather

Council responds to winter weather

20th November 2025

Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […]