A third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds 15th July 2020 A major new study into the 2007 floods in Hull has found more than a third of households in the city have yet to take measures to better protect themselves from future flood events. The study has been commissioned by the Living with Water Partnership – a collaboration between Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, East […] Read more Environment News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyFloodingHull City CouncilLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
Artwork to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots 7th July 2020 Artwork unique to Hull will start appearing on traffic signal control boxes in the city. In bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism, Hull City Council is embarking on a trial to redesign some of the city’s most targeted signal control boxes by covering them in artwork created by local artists. Ten sites along the stretch […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets artworkBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren Halesignal control boxesvandalism
Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull 26th June 2020 Cycle lane improvement works have started in Freetown Way. The work will include pop-up cycle lanes with the removal of the inside lane for motorists. This means the newly segregated route between Witham and the Beverley Road-Ferensway junction will be for cyclists only. Additional signage and green road markings will also be installed. An anti-skid […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Ashcourt GroupCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown Waypop-up cycle lanes
Litter enforcement to resume in Hull next week 25th June 2020 Litter enforcement patrols will resume in Hull from Monday 29 June. Enforcement against litter louts was briefly suspended following the start of the coronavirus pandemic, however officers will be patrolling the city, including in parks and open spaces, and issuing £100 fines to those caught littering. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene services at […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19litter enforcementLocal Authority Support
Five people caught dumping waste in one Hull street 18th June 2020 Five people have been caught fly-tipping in the same spot. Five offenders have been caught on CCTV fly-tipping at the junction of Boulevard and Ena Street in Hull. Anyone with any information on the following offenders should contact Hull City Council or email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk On Sunday 19 April, a man was caught dumping excess waste […] Read more Environment News Waste BoulevardCaught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonEna Street
Thousands of green jobs to be created in Hull over next decade 12th June 2020 Thousands of green jobs could be created in Hull over the next decade, according to a new report. The Local Government Association (LGA) Local green jobs report has identified the number of green jobs needed in each local authority area to ensure the UK is carbon neutral by 2050. The report, developed by Ecuity Consulting LLP for […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Climate changeHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyLGARenewable energySiemens Gamesa
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award 10th June 2020 A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards. The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFloodingHumber LEPLagoonRICS
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid 9th June 2020 Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month. Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in roads including Holderness Road, Spring Bank, Anlaby Road and Beverley Road. The works are being accelerated so Hull City Council can secure the first phase […] Read more Environment News Public Health Transport & Streets Active HullAnlaby RoadBeverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCyclingFreetown WayHolderness RoadHull Paragon InterchangeSpring Bank
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull 2nd June 2020 Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste. Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus restrictions and illegally dumping their waste. If caught, offenders could face a £400 fine or criminal prosecution which would result in an unlimited fine and […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks 27th May 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure. The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the city. The money will also support the council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan, designed to create more space for cyclists and clearly marking all […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportSculcoates Bridge
Community comes together to protect wildlife on Hull nature reserve 23rd May 2020 Hull City Council and Humberside Police are working with residents following reports of anti-social behavior and illegal hunting at Noddle Hill Nature Reserve in north Hull. In the past few months, there have been reports of fires being set on the reserve and a worrying trend of wildlife being targeted, causing injury and death to […] Read more Environment News Councillor Mike ThompsonHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceNoddle Hill Nature Reserve
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks 20th May 2020 A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun. Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last week, in a bid to encourage more cyclists to use the designated cycle routes. The cleaning of the city’s cycle tracks including Stepney Lane, Wiltshire […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Cycling
