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 […] Read more Christmas Community and Living Environment News Waste bin collectionChristmas wasteCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingstreetscene
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 […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonenvironmentlitter enforcementLocal Authority Supportstreetscene
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 […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration Councillor Dave CrakerEast Park splash boatRundles
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 […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueOldfleet Primary School
Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State 13th November 2019 Plans to upgrade flood defences at Hull’s Victoria Pier have been given the go-ahead. The Victoria Pier Frontages flood defence plans include higher flood walls constructed along a section of the Humber frontage. The new walls will also feature glazed sections to allow views of the Humber Estuary and a raised promenade allowing views over […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Daren HaleEnvironment AgencyHumberHumber estuaryHumber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence schemeNatural EnglandRobert JenrickSecretary of State for Local GovernmentVictoria Pier Frontages flood defence scheme
Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again 5th November 2019 Thousands will line the streets of Hull again next year as electric racing returns to the city. The hugely successful Hull Street Race will be back in May 2020, a year after more than 5,000 people watched young racers speed around a track in the city centre. The closed-road electric race sees young people aged […] Read more Environment News Regeneration What's on Councillor Stephen BradyGreenpowerHull City CouncilHull Street Race
Litter wardens will soon be patrolling the streets of Hull 25th October 2019 Litter wardens will soon be patrolling the streets of Hull. A contract to issue £100 fixed penalty notices to those caught dropping litter has been awarded to Local Authority Support Ltd by Hull City Council. The fine will be reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. A Hull City Council decision record was issued […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonKingdomlitter enforcementstreetscene
Hull is to become the country’s first ‘butterfly city’ 23rd October 2019 Hull is bidding to become the UK’s first “butterfly city”. A new project will see at least 3,000 trees planted in the city to encourage a rise in numbers of the striking brimstone butterfly and help halt biodiversity loss. The push is being led by Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy after a dramatic […] Read more Environment News Butterfly cityCarbon footprintCouncillor Stephen BradyEmma Hardy MPHull City Council
Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull 20th October 2019 These four Hull residents have been prosecuted by Hull City Council for fly-tipping in the city. James Marynicz and Kelly Pearson of Riston Street were convicted after their waste was found dumped in Boynton Street. They each received a two-year conditional discharge and were ordered to pay £128 clean-up costs to the local authority under […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tippingprosecution
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead 9th October 2019 Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber estuaryNelson Street
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time 30th September 2019 Minor repair works of Hull’s newly paved streets will get under way on Tuesday 1 October, with work scheduled for Paragon Square, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Queen Victoria Square, Whitefriargate and Humber Street. Residents and visitors will see a return of orange barriers to the city centre, but only for the duration of the […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Albion SquareCouncillor Daren HaleEuroviaHull Maritime MuseumPublic RealmWhitefriargate
Here is Hull’s best garden 27th September 2019 The winners of this year’s Hull in Bloom competition were announced at a presentation evening last night (Thursday 26 September) in The Guildhall. Terry Alsop of Waldegrave Avenue, Hull, walked away with the title of Hull in Bloom winner 2019. Mr Alsop was awarded the title after the judges unanimously voted his garden as the […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Councillor Anita HarrisonCouncillor Lynn PetriniGardeningGuildhallHull in Bloom
