Councillors, MPs and businesses join forces to ‘make voices heard’ on Hull rail electrification 7th October 2021 Local councillors, MPs and businesses are being urged to join forces to make the case for electrifying and upgrading the railway lines in and out of Hull, amid fears rail infrastructure investment plans could be watered down. Councillor Daren Hale, leader of Hull City Council, has written to councillors, MPs and businesses across Hull and […] Read more Business Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleElectrificationintegrated transport planNorthern Powerhouse RailrailwaysRishi Sunak
Hull City Council supports carbon neutral ambitions with promotion of renewable energy and low carbon technologies 29th September 2021 Hull City Council is committed to identifying and promoting green solutions and technologies within the city. The council is looking to appoint consultants to undertake detailed feasibility and project development studies for the possible installation of solar photovoltaic arrays and complementary energy system technologies to the rooftops of the Council’s corporate buildings. The technologies would […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull City Plan
The Deep announces support for The Great Big Green Week 9th September 2021 The Deep in Hull is supporting a national campaign this month highlighting the need for urgent action on climate change. Ahead of COP26 and the United Nations Climate talks, The Great Big Green Week will see thousands of people taking part in events all over the country between 18-26 September. Family friendly science demonstrations will […] Read more Environment News What's on The DeepThe Great Big Green Week
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” 12th August 2021 “Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” says Councillor Dean Kirk, the person in charge of encouraging people to cycle and walk as a means of regular transport. This week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report issuing […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimate changeCouncillor Dean KirkCycle lanesIPCC
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months 21st July 2021 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months. The council has one of the largest electric fleets in the region with more than 10 per cent of vehicles now fully electric – and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
Hull man fined for fly-tipping 16th June 2021 A Hull man has been fined £382 after fly-tipping a fridge on Cranbourne Street in November 2018. Sylwester Cebula of Mayfield Street, Hull pleaded guilty to Hull Magistrates’ in regards to offences contrary to section 2(1)(b) Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 on 4 June. Evidence was obtained by environmental enforcement officers that led back to […] Read more Environment News Cllr Rosie NicolaFly-tippingprosectionwaste
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage 14th June 2021 A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021. Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council to decorate signal cabs on Beverley Road in a bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism. The commission was part of a trial which saw local […] Read more Community and Living Environment Leisure & Culture News
Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council 21st May 2021 Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents. The local authority has completed the transfer of the woodland in the city’s Southcoates Ward, next to the former Withernsea-to-Hull rail line, from owners Associated British Ports (ABP). Known as […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration ABPSouthcoates WardThe LozengeYouth in Nature
More electric vehicle charging points in Hull to support carbon neutral ambition 18th May 2021 Hull City Council is continuing its drive towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by installing new electric vehicle charging points at depots across the city to serve its increasing number of fully electric fleet vehicles. In the past six months, the council has doubled the number of electric vehicles to 24, a figure likely to […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull Strategyelectric vehiclesHull City CouncilHull History CentreMartin Budd
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change 22nd April 2021 Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection. In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to the council unveiling a strategy that will see it become carbon neutral by 2030. Here are five things the council is doing to support the […] Read more Community and Living Environment Housing Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets Cycle investment planEarth Day 2021Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyQueens Gardens
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education 20th April 2021 People in Hull are being asked to answer questions which will help to develop a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for the city. Residents are also being asked what they think about important subjects including Hull Training & Adult Education services and the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The questions are being posed to residents in […] Read more Adult social care Education and Learning Environment Health and Social Care News domestic abuseDomestic Abuse StrategyFloodingHull Training & Adult Education ServicesLocal Flood Risk Management StrategyPeople’s Panel
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days 18th January 2021 Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week. The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm of water between midnight tonight and Thursday morning. The total average monthly rainfall for this area in January is around 50-60mm. With the level of […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFlood protectionHumber LEPLiving With Water
