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View article “Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”

“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”

“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 […]

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View article Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months

Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months

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 […]

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View article Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage

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 […]

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View article Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council

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 […]

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View article More electric vehicle charging points in Hull to support carbon neutral ambition

More electric vehicle charging points in Hull to support carbon neutral ambition

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 […]

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View article 5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

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 […]

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View article Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education

Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education

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 […]

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View article Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

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 […]

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View article Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact

Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact

Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row. An audit in December praised the local authority’s energy use during 2019-20 and its action on reducing its environmental impact between October 2019 and November 2020. The report highlighted key achievements including the council’s adoption […]

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View article Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy

Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy

Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city. The council, along with neighbouring East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has appointed the Carbon Trust to undertake an assessment of how it can become carbon-neutral. Hull City Council declared a Climate Emergency […]

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View article Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding

Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding

A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) has been awarded Highly Commended status in the national Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards Grand Final. RICS is the world’s leading professional body […]

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