Image source, Higginson Strategy Hull City Council highly commended at the Political Purpose Awards 23rd September 2026 Hull City Council’s Streetscene services win highly commended prize in the Green Council of the Year category at the 2026 Political Purpose Awards. Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnLove Your NeighbourhoodPolitical Purpose Awardssimpler recycling
Image source, Hull Heat Network Local artist transforms Hull Heat Network energy centre 7th September 2026 An exciting design has been installed at the Energy Centre, currently under construction on Trippett Street. Read more Business Environment News ArtHull District Heat Network
Image source, Adobe Stock Essential improvement works to support Hull Heat Network 4th September 2026 Hull City Council will begin essential roadworks as part of the Hull Heat Network to provide low-carbon heating and hot water to city centre buildings. Read more Business Environment News Hull District Heat Network
Image source, Hull City Council Hull’s new app rewards residents for walking, cycling, or catching the bus or train 2nd September 2026 A new rewards app has officially launched in Hull turning everyday walks, cycle rides, and public transport trips into high-street shopping vouchers and charitable donations. Read more Children and families Environment News Parks Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on active travelBetterPointsBetterPoints HullCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City Councilsustainable transport
Thriving Sculcoates Park formally reopened 21st August 2026 A thriving Sculcoates Park in Hull has formally reopened having undergone significant improvements to increase participation, safety and community involvement. New footways and lighting to increase accessibility and safety for the community and park users have been installed, as well as the introduction of natural play equipment and fencing around the children’s play area. The […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Parks Regeneration Angela BlakeHigh Street Accelerator Pilot ProgrammeSculcoates ParkStepneyTigers Trust
Image source, Hull Heat Network Essential roadworks on George Street to support Hull Heat Network 12th August 2026 Hull City Council will begin essential roadworks on George Street this month as part of the Hull Heat Network. Read more Business Environment News Hull District Heat Network
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
Image source, Stagecoach East Midlands 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
Image source, Vital Energi 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
Image source, Hull City Council / First Step Cycle 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
