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
Plans submitted to improve landscaping of Pearson Park 24th July 2019 Plans to improve the landscaping of Pearson Park are to be submitted to Hull City Council’s planning department. The landscaping design would see Victorian tree formations returned to the park in keeping with the overall plans for its restoration as part for the Pearson Park Project. The plans would only see the removal of trees […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Heritage Lottery FundPearson ParkPearson Park Restoration Project
Hull to get a flood learning lab 23rd July 2019 A flood-themed community hub and learning laboratory will open at Wilberforce Sixth Form College thanks to a new grant. The hub will work with projects and communities in the city to deliver a large-scale flooding training programme. It will be created after the Yorkshire Future Flood Resilience Pathfinder project, delivered by City of York Council, […] Read more Environment Living With Water Regeneration Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodHull City CouncilWilberforce Sixth Form College
Great Green Star Award for Hull City Council 23rd July 2019 Hull City Council has picked up an award for its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The local authority has been chosen for a Great Green Star Award, handed out by Investors in the Environment, a national scheme designed to help organisations to reduce their impact on the environment and promote their green […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Mike ThompsonGreat Green Star AwardHull City CouncilInvestors in the EnvironmentSustainabilityYorkshire Water
Have you been to East Park’s Animal Education Centre? 17th July 2019 As Hull celebrates Love Parks Week, regular visitors to the city’s green spaces are singing the praises of their favourite spots. But did you know one of Hull’s most popular parks hosts a range of exotic, domestic and farm animals? The Animal Education Centre at East Park hosts events throughout the year to engage and […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Animal Education CentreEast ParkLove Parks Weekwildlife
Two prosecuted for waste offences in Hull 16th July 2019 A man and a woman have been prosecuted for waste offences in Hull. Damian Mizera, of Pearson Avenue, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £640 for waste that was found dumped in Temple Street. And Karen Lynes, of Binbrook Garth, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £425 for waste that was found dumped near her […] Read more Environment Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingprosecution
