Latest heat alert issued 12th August 2026 Hull is under an Amber Heat Health Alert for the third time this summer. The alert began at 1am today, and is in place until 11pm on Thursday. Temperatures are set to reach 28C today, 32C tomorrow, and 28C on Friday – when the alert has technically ended. Introduced last year, the alerts have four […] Read more Environment Feature News Public Health
New age of transport dawns in Hull as new Stagecoach East Midlands electric buses hit the roads 11th August 2026 Public transport in Hull has taken another major step forward in terms of comfort, reliability, safety and environmental impact, as a new fleet of ultra-modern electric buses have started to take passengers around the city. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDepartment for TransportEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilStagecoach East MidlandsZEBRA2
New website launched to connect Hull businesses with low-carbon heating future 27th July 2026 Local businesses can now find out about The Hull Heat Network, following the launch of the new website. Read more Business Environment News Hull District Heat Network
Hull City Council shortlisted for Green Council of the Year 2nd July 2026 Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the Green Council of the Year category at the 2026 Political Purpose Awards. Read more Environment News Waste award shortlistCouncillor Charles QuinnNature 2030Political Purpose Awardssimpler recycling
National award for Hull school supporting students to travel sustainably 2nd July 2026 A Hull primary school is celebrating after being presented with a national award for encouraging students, and their families, to walk, wheel and cycle to school more. Read more Children and families Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City CouncilModeshift STARSPaisley Primary Schoolsustainable transport
Precautionary measures in place at Pearson Park Pond 1st July 2026 Hull City Council has taken swift action following reports of an infestation of blue-green algae in Pearson Park Pond. Read more Environment News Parks Councillor Charles QuinnPearson Park
City centre event promotes electric bus rollout on Clean Air Day 17th June 2026 The Hull Bus Alliance will be hosting an event in Queen Victoria Square, on Thursday 18 June, to provide residents and bus users with the opportunity to see some of the city’s new electric buses. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull Bus AllianceHull City CouncilNational Clean Air DayStagecoach East MidlandsZEBRA2
Hull City Council launches pre-market engagement to unlock low‑carbon heat opportunities 11th June 2026 The council is seeking responses from potential suppliers of waste or surplus heat to the Hull Heat Network. Read more Business Environment Regeneration Hull District Heat NetworkHull District Heating Project
Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June 9th June 2026 Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilHull City CouncilLet's Experience ElectricLet's Go Electric!Priory Park & Ridesustainable transport
Community planting event at Drypool pocket park with more proposed sites welcome 8th May 2026 A planting event demonstrating community ownership of Hull City Council’s pocket park scheme has taken place in Drypool. The community of Holyrood Villas on Field Street came together to bed in new flowers into recently installed planters. The site was earmarked during round three of the council’s flagship scheme and transformed from a neglected area […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration DrypoolHolyrood VillasNeighbourhood co-ordinatorsPocket Parks
Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street 9th April 2026 Traffic lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and a section of the eastbound carriageway of George Street closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April for two city centre projects. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Chris JacksonFreetown WayGeorge StreetHull District Heat NetworkWincolmlee
Shock the Dock – Hull’s electric bus revolution begins 25th March 2026 Hull and the East Riding have taken a major step towards cleaner air and greener transport this week, as East Yorkshire Buses unveiled its brand-new fleet of zero emission vehicles. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets East Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire busesElectric busesHull City Councilsustainable transportThe DeepZEBRA2
