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View article Urban tree experts brought in to support £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment

Urban tree experts brought in to support £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment

3rd March 2022

A company with a track-record of delivering urban tree planting projects all over the world has been appointed to deliver specialist tree planting within the £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment. Founded in 1992, GreenBlue Urban was set up to research and provide solutions for assisting trees and helping them become established in urban spaces. Councillor Daren […]

View article Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

Decision record: Contractor appointed for East Park parking and footpath improvement works

25th February 2022

A contractor has been appointed to provide a new footpath and parking improvements at East Park. Hull City Council has today published a decision record confirming the awarding of the contract to CR Reynolds Limited, for the sum of £63,317.64, after an open tender process in which bids were assessed on a ‘best value’ basis, […]

View article Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future

Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future

22nd February 2022

Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate sites. Hull City Council have appointed […]

View article Hull residents invited to a day of “tree-mendous” fun at city woodland!

Hull residents invited to a day of “tree-mendous” fun at city woodland!

21st February 2022

Hull City Council are inviting people to “branch out” and take part in a free, fun-filled activity day of tree planting at a city woodland as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Members of the public are invited to take part in woodland planting, bushcraft, foraging, den building and other tree-related crafts tomorrow on […]

View article Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

16th February 2022

An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead. Planning permission for the project at Castlehill has now been approved by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and work is expected […]

View article Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment

Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment

14th February 2022

Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull. The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain and the removal of the bandstand which is being relocated to Pickering Park. The first stage of works are due to be completed in June […]

View article Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works

Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works

26th January 2022

Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage. The ongoing upgrade works in the west Hull thoroughfare have identified six trees that have outgrown their tree pits, causing their roots to damage the […]

View article Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change

24th January 2022

Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […]

View article New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change

New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change

5th January 2022

Hull City Council have launched a new video which shows how Hull and its local businesses are taking action locally to confront climate change. It calls upon even more local businesses and residents to step up and join the fight against climate change. Produced by Reddoor, the short video shows how businesses like manufacturers Eltheringtons […]

View article Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed

Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed

22nd December 2021

Works to install flood defences in Victoria Pier and Humber Dock Basin have been completed and the frontages will reopen to the public on Thursday 23 December. The £42 million pound Humber: Hull Frontage scheme was funded by the Environment Agency (EA) to provide tidal flooding protection to 130,000 properties in Hull. The EA removed […]

View article Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet

Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet

20th December 2021

The £96m Albion Square development has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet. The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, as well as a large urban park. The eco-friendly and environmentally responsible project will include solar panels, EV charging points and a bike hub where […]

View article University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

15th December 2021

A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city. The hub, located on the University’s campus, was officially opened on Monday 13 December at a ceremony attended by Hull City Council leader Cllr Daren Hale and John Marshall MBE, CEO of […]