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
Fly-tipping suspect caught on camera – can you identify him? 15th July 2019 Can you help identify this man who is suspected of fly-tipping near Carrington Street? The incident was captured on CCTV, which shows bags of waste left in the Hull street. Watch the footage below: Anyone with information to help identify the offender should call 01482 300 300, quoting reference 370339. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio […] Read more Environment Waste Carrington StreetCCTVFly-tipping
Woman to be evicted after damaging home, hosting all-night parties and threatening neighbours 11th July 2019 A woman has two weeks to leave her council home after seriously damaging the property and subjecting neighbours to loud late night parties and a range of antisocial behaviour. Kelly Barraclough of 81 Mappleton Grove, Hull, appeared at Hull County Court today (Wed July 10) in connection with a Possession Order for the property. She […] Read more Community and Living Environment Public Health anti-social behaviourHumberside Fire and RescueHumberside Policeprosecution
Winner chosen in prestigious Hull flood risk design competition 8th July 2019 A winner has been chosen in an international flood risk design competition run by Hull City Council. The prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) competition, called Living With Water, asked architects from across the globe to produce innovative and practical design solutions to the flood risks facing future development in Hull. Entrants planned unique and […] Read more Environment Ice Arena Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonFlooding in HullHarper PerryHull ArenaHumber QuaysNewcastleRIBASpencer Group
Man with a van caught fly-tipping in Hull 5th July 2019 A man has been fined more than £1,000 after he was caught fly-tipping by a CCTV camera. Graham Spiking, 46, of Feldane, Hull, was prosecuted and ordered to pay £1,230 for waste found dumped in Northolt Close in the city. CCTV captured Spiking driving a van full of waste before turning into Northolt Close, then […] Read more Environment News Waste Caught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Archaeology work begins ahead of Hull Minster visitor centre works 28th June 2019 Archaeology work has begun has begun ahead of a new extension at the historic Hull Minster. A new visitor and heritage centre in a glass, bronze and stone extension on the 700-year-old church will be built after a £3.9 million grant from Highways England. The extension will include exhibition spaces, cafe and other new visitor facilities, leading into a “heritage […] Read more Environment News Regeneration ArchaeologyHull MinsterHumber Field ArchaeologyNational Highways
Hull’s waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they’re reminding you to love your city 26th June 2019 Hull City Council’s fleet of 49 waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they are encouraging residents to love Hull and recycle correctly. Last month, more than 80 per cent of household waste taken to the council’s three household waste recycling sites was recycled. And over 50 per cent of waste collected by the […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita Harrisonrecyclingstreetscenewaste
Hull leads the way in how to tackle threat of flooding 24th June 2019 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved plans to consult the public on a joint framework to address flooding issues when considering future planning developments. The authority is the first in the UK to join hands with a water company to produce an SPD (supplementary planning document). The partnership between Hull City Council and Yorkshire Water […] Read more Environment Living With Water Planning Regeneration Climate changeHull City CouncilLiving With Water
Hull set to bloom in gardening competition – and there’s still time to enter 19th June 2019 There’s just under two weeks left for Hull’s green-fingered residents to enter the city-wide competition Hull in Bloom 2019. Hull in Bloom is a chance for the city’s budding gardeners to showcase their skills and be recognised for the effort they put in to adding splashes of colour to Hull’s green spaces. Andrew Wilson, parks […] Read more Environment Hull in Bloom
