Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park 3rd March 2023 A biodiversity and park improvement project in east Hull will get underway soon. Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Dunswell firm Landplan Ltd which will undertake £85,000 worth of works at Alderman Kneeshaw Park in Longhill and Bilton Grange. The project has been made possible thanks to Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration BiodiversityCouncillor Julia ConnerLevelling Up FundingLonghill and Bilton Grange
Council funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs 1st March 2023 Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council. The Greenwood Avenue facility has received £1,205 from the Leader’s Fund to purchase three thermal imaging cameras. The Library of Stuff is part of a global movement that aims to reduce waste by encouraging […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Cllr Mike RossCouncil LeaderLibrary of Stuff
Job vacancies at Hull City Council – January 26 26th January 2023 By joining our team, you will be making a difference to people in Hull and working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are. Discover some of our job vacancies at Hull City Council below and apply today. Project Liaison Officer Salary details: £25409 – £27852 Closing date: 27 January 2023 […] Read more Business Environment Housing News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets businessenvironmentJobsRecruitmentRegeneration
Community projects boost for Kingswood Ward 10th January 2023 Hull’s Kingswood Ward will receive a boost to two of its projects thanks to almost £5,000 worth of funding from Hull City Council. A decision record has been published to award £4,918 to fund targeted youth outreach projects through the New Life Support Kingswood Youth Hub. The money will also go towards supporting the maintenance […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Cllr Mike RossForedyke Greenkingswood
5 places in Hull where you can enjoy Veganuary 6th January 2023 It’s that time of year when many people are persevering with, and possibly struggling with new year resolutions. In recent years reducing, or even cutting-out meat consumption, has been an increasingly popular choice, encouraged in part by Veganuary – an annual challenge that promotes and educates about veganism by encouraging people to follow a vegan […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News AtomChurch Street Coffee and KitchenFalafiaFlour and FeastHull foodOnlyPattie ShackVegan HullVeganuary
Improvement works begin at Queens Gardens 22nd December 2022 Work has begun on improving the boundary walls of Hull’s Queens Gardens. The walls along the northern and southern edges of the gardens, Dock Street and Guildhall Road respectively, have deteriorated and immediate precautionary works are now underway. Hull City Council’s Streetscene team will remove several concrete lighting columns on Guildhall Road, extend the safety […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Drake-DavisQueens Gardensstreetscene
Hull City Council receives government backing for new low-carbon, low-cost heating project 19th December 2022 Hull City Council is launching the city’s first district heating network which will provide low-cost, low-carbon energy to city centre buildings. The news comes after the council was awarded £13 million in funding from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund. The Hull District Heat Network will use energy from waste to heat a series of […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Drake-DavisCouncillor Julia Connerdistrict heatinggreen energyGreen Heat Network FundHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat NetworkOh Yes! Net Zero
New green energy programme paves way for a greener Hull 1st December 2022 Hull City Council has agreed to a huge new package of green energy initiatives, which will help protect the environment, make Hull greener and save money. Following a cabinet meeting this week, recommendations set out in the Carbon Reduction Delivery Programme were agreed. It means green energy projects, like the construction of solar rooftops and […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeCouncillor Julia ConnerenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
Watch the video: Fly-tipping caught on CCTV costs Hull man £3,200 18th November 2022 A Hull man has been ordered to pay more than £3,200 after CCTV footage caught him fly-tipping rubbish from his car. Hull City Council brought the case against Dariusz Dymek, 41, of Berberis Close, Hull, after a man was caught on CCTV dumping boxes of various items from a vehicle on Cholmley Street, off Boulevard, […] Read more Environment News Waste CCTVCourtsFly-tippingFly-tipping prosecutions
Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action 15th November 2022 Hull City Council has added its name to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, setting out its commitment to play its part in tackling the climate emergency. Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, an independent body set up to support and guide the region’s organisations, officially launched the Climate Action Pledge this week at the […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimateClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia ConnerCouncillor mike rossenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroOh Yes! Net ZeroYorkshire and Humber Climate CommissionYorkshire Leaders Board
Bye, gum! Hull city centre gleaming after big chewing gum clean-up 8th November 2022 Hull city centre is positively gleaming after a deep clean of discarded chewing gum, made possible by a £20,000 Chewing Gum Task Force grant. Over the past few weeks, Hull City Council has carried out a deep clean in areas including Whitefriargate, Queen Victoria Square, King Edward Street and Jameson Street. New posters and pavement art asking […] Read more Environment News Waste Love Your Streetwaste
Flood Action Week: The partnership working to protect the Humber from tidal floods 8th November 2022 Climate change is the biggest threat we face. Sea level rise and extreme weather will have very real and direct impacts on lives and livelihoods. This year, we have already experienced record-breaking temperatures and drought, and as winter sets in there is the added risk of heavy rainfall and storm surges. As sea levels continue […] Read more Environment Flooding News Flood Action Weekflood riskHumber 2100
