Environment

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

View article Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses

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 […]

View article Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

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 […]

View article Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer

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 […]

View article Campaign launches to support food businesses

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 […]

View article Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour

Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour

13th August 2020

Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks. The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure. Councillor Marjorie Brabazon, chair of Hull Culture and Leisure, said: “Our fantastic parks are integral parts of our communities. They provide valuable green spaces that […]

View article Bike-friendly buses come to Hull

Bike-friendly buses come to Hull

11th August 2020

Buses in Hull are to become more cycle-friendly. Bus company East Yorkshire has introduced eight new buses which allow passengers to store their bikes on board. The specialist racks have been installed as part of plans to support people who choose to make more environmentally-conscious and active journeys. The move comes as Hull City Council […]

View article Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight

Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway begins tonight

5th August 2020

Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening. In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will benefit from a designated cycle and bus lane, […]

View article Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes

Pop-up cycle lanes in Hull seeing more get on their bikes

24th July 2020

Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel. As a result of lockdown, cycling has increased by 29 per cent in the Yorkshire and Humber region. And to support this shift towards a more active Hull, Hull City Council wants […]

View article Cycling upgrade to begin in two major Hull city centre roads

Cycling upgrade to begin in two major Hull city centre roads

21st July 2020

Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin in the next few weeks. The Spring Bank scheme will include converting the left-hand lane in both directions into a combined bus and cycle lane, which will run between Ferensway and Princes Avenue. And in Ferensway, cyclists will also benefit from a […]