Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look 4th March 2020 Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week. Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to cutting down on emissions at the Hull Carbon Neutral 2030 event. It will focus on carbon neutral pledges made by both the university and city […] Read more Environment News Climate changeGuildhallHull City CouncilMarketing HumberUniversity of Hull
Designed in Hull – see plans for world-first National Flood Resilience Centre 2nd March 2020 This is how a new multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre could look after plans were drawn up in Hull. Ark, a project led by the University of Hull and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, is set to be a world-first. The facility will provide the emergency services and responders with a controlled environment for simulated […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueNational Flood Resilience CentreNorth Lincolnshire CouncilUniversity of Hull
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping? 21st February 2020 Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull last month. On Friday 3 January, a man was caught fly-tipping a mattress in May Street. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference 380804. Two days later, a woman was also caught dumping a bag of rubbish in […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingFreehold StreetMay Street
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 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Bransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnnerdale cycle trackHumber estuaryRiver HullStorm CiaraStorm Dennis
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 […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Councillor Daren HaleHull: Yorkshire’s Maritime CityQueens GardensQueens Gardens refurbishment
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 […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Andy BurtonEnvironment AgencyHumber BridgeHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside PoliceStorm CiaraStorm DennisYorkshire Water
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 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Transport & Streets Environment AgencyFloodHumberside Fire and RescueStorm Ciara
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 […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Flood warningsFloodingFlooding in HullHumber BridgeHumberside Fire and RescueStorm Ciara
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 […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingDepartment for TransportLCWIP
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 […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Daren HaleCyclingroad safetytransport
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 […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksideEnvironment AgencyRiver Hull DefencesRoadworksWincolmlee
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 […] Read more Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonHessle RoadHEYwoodsNorthern ForestTrees
