Environment

View article See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding

See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding

20th February 2020

Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull. Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council to help pump out excess water in the event of flooding. The pumps are capable of removing 60 litres of water per second. It comes after the city experienced an […]

View article Plans reveal how £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will benefit environment

Plans reveal how £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will benefit environment

18th February 2020

Plans for the £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment are to go on display as part of a public consultation in Trinity Market. The plans incorporate modern, eco-friendly features including electric charging points, the introduction of plants and trees to increase the gardens’ biodiversity and the incorporation of designs and functions that will allow the area to […]

View article Storm Ciara update: Flood warnings lifted in Hull but yellow warning for wind issued

Storm Ciara update: Flood warnings lifted in Hull but yellow warning for wind issued

11th February 2020

Storm Ciara has eased off in the Hull area, with no new flood warnings reported overnight. Warnings in Kingswood are no longer in force, with River Hull levels not expected to return to the same levels as Monday. Coastguard teams reporting no overtopping in the area. The majority of the coastal flood warnings are expected […]

View article How Hull is battling Storm Ciara

How Hull is battling Storm Ciara

10th February 2020

As Hull battled winds of up 80pmh yesterday, Hull City Council’s Streetscene teams were on hand to help deal with the force of Storm Ciara. The crews removed and stabilised more than 20 trees across the city. Debris from three falling walls and waste from fallen wheelie bins was also being cleared up by the […]

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 […]