Work begins on £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment
Work begins today (Monday 14 February) on the £11.7m redevelopment of Queens Gardens in Hull.
The first stage of the redevelopment will include the refurbishment of the Rose Bowl Fountain … More
Environment
Two-for-one tree policy means Hessle Road is getting greener during footpath upgrade works
Hull City Council has reassured residents and businesses in Hessle Road that 12 new trees will be planted to replace six that need to be removed because of pavement damage.… More
Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change
Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting.
The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets … More
New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change
Hull City Council have launched a new video which shows how Hull and its local businesses are taking action locally to confront climate change.
It calls upon even more local … More
Vital flood defences at Victoria Pier completed
Works to install flood defences in Victoria Pier and Humber Dock Basin have been completed and the frontages will reopen to the public on Thursday 23 December.
The £42 million … More
Hull’s transformative £96m Albion Square development approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet
The £96m Albion Square development has been approved by Hull City Council’s Cabinet.
The large development in Hull city centre will feature a mixture of residential, office and retail space, … More
University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’
A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city.
The hub, located on the University’s campus, … More
Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021
Hull City Council’s efforts in leading the way on electric vehicles have been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
The Green Fleet Awards 2021, held last night at … More
Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding
This Flood Action Week, the people of Hull are being asked to help shape a new flood risk management plan.
Working with England’s lead local flood authorities, including Hull … More
Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award
Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021.
The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the … More
Stunning £11.7m Queens Gardens refurbishment approved by planners
Hull’s transformative Queens Gardens refurbishment has been given the green light by Hull City Council’s planning committee.
Hull City Council’s planning committee today (Tuesday 16 November) voted unanimously in favour … More
Hull City Council cuts CO2 emissions with University of Hull cooling technology
An innovative University of Hull cooling system has helped Hull City Council reduce electricity consumption at its data centre by as much as 80 per cent.
Using a super-performance Dew … More
Exciting multi-million pound vision for Queens Gardens to go before planners
The transformative £11.7m Queens Gardens redevelopment will go before Hull City Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 16 November.
Preparatory work has already begun on the site after the project was … More
Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders
A climate action plan for Yorkshire and the Humber finds that the region will have used up its share of the global carbon budget consistent with a “good chance” of … More
‘How we’re making greener, cleaner and healthier travel more accessible in Hull’
As countries across the world join forces to accelerate action towards tackling the climate emergency, Hull is already changing gears towards becoming a walking and cycling city.
COP26 is shining … More
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007
As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat … More
Why solar energy will help power Hull’s future
World leaders are at Cop26 in Glasgow this week discussing the global response to climate change.
In Hull, the local authority has already pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030.… More
Energy efficiency scheme hands out £100,000 to help Hull businesses go One Step Greener
Hull City Council has provided almost £100,000 in grants in the first year of the Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme, which helps businesses in the city become more energy … More
Council leader to speak about climate change ambitions at COP26 summit
Hull City Council leader Daren Hale is set to speak about how the city is taking action to tackle climate change locally at the COP26 climate change summit taking place … More
Humber unites ahead of COP26 to lead drive to net zero economy
Businesses, public sector organisations, schools, colleges and communities from across the Humber have come together to lead the fight against climate change ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.
Last … More
Hull City Council supports businesses looking to go green at ‘Road to Net Zero’ event
Hull City Council will be assisting businesses in Hull to reduce their costs, energy consumption and carbon footprint at an event at Hull City Hall on Monday 18 October.
Hull … More
Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26
A new documentary film will show world leaders the vital part the Humber has to play in the fight against climate change.
“Eyes on the Humber” will be shown as … More
East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained … More
Have your say on flood risk strategy
New Holderness Road crossing improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Holderness Road has now been completed.
The new crossing, at the junction with Southcoates Lane, will increase safety for pedestrians using this … More
Councillors, MPs and businesses join forces to ‘make voices heard’ on Hull rail electrification
Local councillors, MPs and businesses are being urged to join forces to make the case for electrifying and upgrading the railway lines in and out of Hull, amid fears rail … More
Hull City Council supports carbon neutral ambitions with promotion of renewable energy and low carbon technologies
Hull City Council is committed to identifying and promoting green solutions and technologies within the city.
The council is looking to appoint consultants to undertake detailed feasibility and project development … More
The Deep announces support for The Great Big Green Week
The Deep in Hull is supporting a national campaign this month highlighting the need for urgent action on climate change.
Ahead of COP26 and the United Nations Climate talks, The … More
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” says Councillor Dean Kirk, the person in charge of … More
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months
Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months.… More
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