Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding 24th November 2021 This Flood Action Week, the people of Hull are being asked to help shape a new flood risk management plan. Working with England’s lead local flood authorities, including Hull City Council, along with other risk management authorities, the Environment Agency has produced 10 draft Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for public consultation, one for each […] Read more Environment News Environment AgencyFloodFlood Action WeekFlood Risk Management PlanFloodingFlooding in HullLiving With WaterLocal Flood Risk Management Strategy
Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award 22nd November 2021 Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021. The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. There are a range of different awards and Hull City Council, […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets ClimateClimate emergencyenvironmenttransport
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners 16th November 2021 Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee. Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour of the application. The plans include the improvement of accessibility and visitor flows, delivery of structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduction of bespoke […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Hull City Council cuts CO2 emissions with University of Hull cooling technology 10th November 2021 An innovative University of Hull cooling system has helped Hull City Council reduce electricity consumption at its data centre by as much as 80 per cent. Using a super-performance Dew Point Cooling system, developed at the University’s Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies, Hull City Council has saved more than £50,000 in electricity cooling costs, and […] Read more Environment News Dew Point Cooling systemHull University
Exciting multi-million pound vision for Queens Gardens to go before planners 10th November 2021 The transformative £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment will go before Hull City Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 16 November. Preparatory work has already begun on the site after the project was given pre planning support last December. The Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduce […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Queens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders 10th November 2021 A climate action plan for Yorkshire and the Humber finds that the region will have used up its share of the global carbon budget consistent with a “good chance” of staying within 1.5 °C of warming – the focus of COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow – within just six years if urgent action is […] Read more Environment News Climate changeClimate emergencyenvironment
‘How we’re making greener, cleaner and healthier travel more accessible in Hull’ 10th November 2021 As countries across the world join forces to accelerate action towards tackling the climate emergency, Hull is already changing gears towards becoming a walking and cycling city. COP26 is shining a light on how the world can work together to deliver net zero by the middle of the century, and how people travel plays a […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
Why solar energy will help power Hull’s future 5th November 2021 World leaders are at Cop26 in Glasgow this week discussing the global response to climate change. In Hull, the local authority has already pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030. This pledge includes various bold changes and strategies, one of which involves embracing and utilising solar power. Hull City Council is keen to install solar […] Read more Environment News COP26Councillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategySolar energySolar power
Energy efficiency scheme hands out £100,000 to help Hull businesses go One Step Greener 3rd November 2021 Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy efficient and save money. The local authority launched HBEES in September 2020 to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their efforts to become more energy efficient […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration #OneStepGreenerCOP26energyhbeesHull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
Council leader to speak about climate change ambitions at COP26 summit 29th October 2021 Hull City Council leader Daren Hale is set to speak about how the city is taking action to tackle climate change locally at the COP26 climate change summit taking place in Glasgow next week. On Tuesday November 2, Councillor Hale will be part of a panel led by Hull-based global hygiene, health and nutrition […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCOP26
Humber unites ahead of COP26 to lead drive to net zero economy 25th October 2021 Businesses, public sector organisations, schools, colleges and communities from across the Humber have come together to lead the fight against climate change ahead of the COP26 climate change conference. Last week’s five-day Waterline Summit involved 100 speakers at 26 separate events, engaging tens of thousands of people. Covering a wide range of topics, it aimed […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyClimate changeCOP26waterline summit
