Environment

View article Flood warnings expected for Hull as Humber Bridge closes to high-sided vehicles

Flood warnings expected for Hull as Humber Bridge closes to high-sided vehicles

10th February 2020

Flood warnings are expected in the Hull area as Storm Ciara continues to affect the region. The Environment Agency has issued a warning in Kingswood due to water levels rising above the threshold level. High tides and the closure of the Hull barrier has caused water to back up – though levels at Kingswood have […]

Hull’s most popular cycling routes to receive makeover

4th February 2020

Plans to overhaul Hull’s cycling and walking offer have been revealed. These include ambitious plans to transform Hull’s streets and encourage more people to choose cycling and walking as an alternative mode of transport for at least part of their journey. The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure plan (LCWIP) was developed by monitoring existing travel […]

View article Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

Plans to transform Hull’s transport network have been revealed

4th February 2020

A six-year plan has been launched to detail how Hull will transform its transport infrastructure by 2026. The plans include how future transport projects can help support the city’s ambition to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by encouraging residents and visitors to choose walking, cycling or public transport as their preferred form of transportation. Hull […]

View article Road will close for essential flood defence repairs

Road will close for essential flood defence repairs

3rd January 2020

Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works. A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June so the Environment Agency can continue with the essential repairs. A diversion will be in place from Fountain Road to Bridlington Avenue, Beverley Road, Sculcoates […]

View article Hull plants record number of trees

Hull plants record number of trees

2nd January 2020

A number of trees have been planted in Hessle Road and Coltman Street. The trees are replacing the ones which were removed due to the damage they were causing to the pavements, making it difficult for residents to use the walkway. A total of seven semi-mature trees were planted in Hessle Road and an additional […]

View article What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home

What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home

31st December 2019

People in Hull are being urged to protect their properties from flooding after the city experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. More than double the average rainfall poured down in the city in September, October and November. It lead to flooding in a small number of properties across Hull. Now residents are being encouraged […]

View article Hull’s urban wildflower meadows win national award

Hull’s urban wildflower meadows win national award

24th December 2019

Hull’s urban wildflower meadow in Holwell Road has been recognised for its contribution to helping bees. The project was selected as a winner of the Year at the Green Action Bees’ Needs Champions Awards for 2019. The award recognises local authorities and community groups who help protect pollinators in parks and green spaces. Hull’s wildflower […]

View article Can you help identify these fly-tippers?

Can you help identify these fly-tippers?

23rd December 2019

Can you identify any of these people caught dumping waste in Hull? Hull City Council is appealing for witnesses after a woman was caught disposing of a chair in Marmaduke Street. The incident was captured on CCTV on Friday 29 November. Anyone with information to help identify her should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference […]

View article Bin dates over the festive period are changing

Bin dates over the festive period are changing

18th December 2019

Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and new year break. Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next month. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for waste management at Hull City Council, said: “We would like to remind residents to check their bin collection […]

View article Litter enforcement is coming to Hull

Litter enforcement is coming to Hull

17th December 2019

Posters warning people they will be fined for littering have gone live around Hull today. The advertising campaign informs the public they will be fined £100 for littering in the city. Increased litter enforcement will be carried out by Local Authority Support Ltd from Tuesday 7 January. Fines issued by litter wardens will be reduced […]

View article Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride

Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride

11th December 2019

A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat. John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic water chute before it reopens to visitors in spring 2020. The listed Wicksteed splash boat has been providing thrills to visitors since 1929 and is […]

View article How Hull is responding to flooding

How Hull is responding to flooding

15th November 2019

Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected. Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […]