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
Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact 14th January 2021 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 […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCouncillor Mike Thompson
Hull City Council appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy 11th December 2020 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 […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCarbon TrustCllr Daren Hale
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding 3rd December 2020 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 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeHumber LEPRICS
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses 3rd September 2020 Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer. The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating to public and private business, and residential accommodation, in the city centre. The project forms part of the Council’s decarbonisation agenda, Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration City PlanCouncillor Daren HaleHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heating ProjectHumber LEP Energy EstuaryIndustrial Strategy BlueprintLocal Enterprise Partnership Strategic Economic Plan
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 28th August 2020 Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull. A public consultation has been launched on the proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News CastlehillCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHolderness DrainNorth CarrSutton
Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer 27th August 2020 Work to environmentally enhance pockets of the city’s green spaces is well under way. Areas across Hull will be filled with buckthorn and wildflower planting as part of plans to improve the city’s green spaces. Hull city council is working closely with community groups such as Rubbish Friends who come together on a regular basis […] Read more Environment News Oak Road playing fieldsPearson ParkRubbish FriendsWildflowersYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Campaign launches to support food businesses 27th August 2020 A new campaign from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), supported by Hull City Council, is offering support and guidance to established and new businesses. Here to Help which launched this week, is targeting businesses that have had to diversify in order to trade during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as newly established small and micro food […] Read more Coronavirus Environment News
