Man and woman prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull 6th September 2019 A man and a woman have been prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull. A 31-year-old woman has been landed with a £1,175 fine after her waste was found dumped in Oakington Garth, Hull. Sarah Cook, a resident of Oakington Garth, was found guilty at Hull Magistrates’ Court after failing to respond to the enforcement action that […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Meet the woman taking on Hull’s litter louts 30th August 2019 People are coming together to make a real difference to their community in some of our city’s litter hotspots. Since the launch of Hull City Council’s Love Your Street initiative last year, six environmental improvement officers have been out and about, talking to residents about their concerns and working together to improve their street. The […] Read more Environment News Waste Fly-tippingLitterLove Your Street
Victoria Pier flood defence plans go on show 29th August 2019 Victoria Pier flood defence plans will go on show at a public drop-in event on Tuesday 3 September. Staff from the Environment Agency will be on hand to explain the plans and answer any questions at a pop-up stand on Nelson Street from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. The proposed work would see the existing steel sheet […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Environment AgencyFlood defencePilingVictoria Pier
Top tips to keep on top of your waste this bank holiday 23rd August 2019 Hull residents are being urged to use all three of the city’s household waste and recycling centres this bank holiday weekend. FCC Environment, the waste management company that operate the Sutton Fields, Wiltshire Road and Burma Drive centres on behalf of Hull City Council, has issued advice on how to get the most out of […] Read more Environment News Waste Burma DriveCouncillor Anita Harrisonhousehold waste and recycling centreHWRCrecyclingSutton FieldsWiltshire Road
Heatwave brings bevy of butterflies to Hull’s ports 21st August 2019 The summer heatwave has seen an increase of vibrant visitors to Hull’s shores. That is because a recent butterfly count has revealed almost a third of species seen in the UK can now be found at the Port of Hull. A surprising 17 of the country’s 59 types of the brightly coloured insect can be […] Read more Environment News ABP HumberBiodiversityHumberPainted lady summerPort of Hull
Plans submitted in £42m Hull flood defence scheme 20th August 2019 A planning application for flood defence work at Victoria Pier has been submitted to Hull City Council. The application submitted by the Environment Agency is part of the £42 million Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements scheme, which was granted permission in December 2018. Now permission is being sought to amend the scheme at Victoria […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFlood defenceHull City CouncilHumber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence scheme
Two men caught fly-tipping in Hull – can you identify them? 12th August 2019 Can you help identify these two men that were caught dumping bags of rubbish in Mayfield Street? The incident was captured on CCTV footage which shows the two men fly-tipping bags of waste near black bins at 4.37pm on Friday 26 July. Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingMayfield Street
Man from Wakefield fined for littering in Hull 8th August 2019 A man from Wakefield has been fined for littering in Hull. John McDonagh, of Doncaster Road in Wakefield, was ordered to pay £400 after he was caught littering from his vehicle near St Andrew’s Quay. He was issued with a fixed penalty notice – which he refused to pay. The matter was then referred to […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Hull City CouncilLittering
World told to eat less meat – and it seems Hull agrees 8th August 2019 We should all eat less meat – that is according to a UN climate change report released today. A special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a UN body set up to assess climate change, recommends a reduction of meat consumption globally. The IPCC describes plant-based diets as a major opportunity to […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilIPCCPeople’s PanelUNVox Pop survey
Eco Shed could become Hull’s first zero-waste store 7th August 2019 An eco-friendly shop in Hull could become the city’s first zero-waste store. Eco Shed in Trinity Market, which specialises in natural, organic, vegan and eco-friendly products, could eliminate the need for plastic packaging in a move that would bring prices down, says owner Kallum Nicholson. Kallum has started a crowdfunding page to help him reach […] Read more Environment News CrowdfundingEco ShedTrinity Market
Answer these questions to help shape Hull’s climate change strategy 5th August 2019 Hull residents are being asked to help shape the city’s strategy on environment and climate change. The latest People’s Panel Vox Pop survey from Hull City Council is now live. The survey, developed in partnership with the University of Hull’s Cresting project, asks about the circular economy – which means to maximise the use made […] Read more Environment News Climate changeHull City CouncilPeople’s Panel
Residents urged to help protect flood defences 31st July 2019 Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood. The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark Road and forms part of the Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme. It will protect the area from flooding and will be stocked with […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Flood protectionHumberside PoliceOrchard Park
