Thousands of green jobs to be created in Hull over next decade
Thousands of green jobs could be created in Hull over the next decade, according to a new report.
The Local Government Association (LGA) Local green jobs report has identified … More
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Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award
A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation … More
Roads in Hull to be widened as part of cycling city bid
Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month.
Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in … More
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull
Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste.
Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus … More
More than £1m boost for Hull’s cycle tracks
Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure.
The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the … More
Community comes together to protect wildlife on Hull nature reserve
Hull City Council and Humberside Police are working with residents following reports of anti-social behavior and illegal hunting at Noddle Hill Nature Reserve in north Hull.
In the past few … More
Residents urged to make use of city’s refreshed cycle tracks
A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun.
Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last … More
Thousands of litres of water to be flushed through Hull city centre
Almost 7,000 litres of water will be flushed through Hull city centre as part of a programme to cleanse its streets.
Disinfectant will also be sprayed on shop fronts and … More
Hull experiences cycling renaissance as residents opt for greener travel
Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city.
Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of … More
Bulky item collection from Hull households to start next week
Hull City Council will begin to collect from next week.
Residents will be able to book for this collection service on the council’s website from today (Wednesday 6 May).
Appointments … More
Three more people caught dumping waste at fly-tipping hotspot
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen next week
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres are to reopen next week for essential trips only.
The centres located in Burma Drive, Amsterdam Road (Sutton Fields) and Wiltshire Road will … More
Hull City Council’s Cabinet agrees response to climate emergency
Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the start of its response to the climate emergency with a new 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull Strategy.
The council declared a climate emergency in … More
Third person caught fly-tipping in Hull’s Alaska Street
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping?
Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull earlier this month.
The offenders were caught dropping waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street.
On Monday 6 April, … More
How Hull is responding to flooding
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 … More
Hull sees significant reduction in traffic levels
The city has seen a significant drop in traffic levels as residents and workers listen to government advice in the battle against coronavirus.
The data, from the Urban Observatory, … More
Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State
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 … More
Hull Street Race to brings thousands into city centre again
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 … More
Coronavirus: Household waste and recycling centres have now closed
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres have closed with immediate effect.
The decision by Hull City Council comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that only key … More
Litter wardens will soon be patrolling the streets of Hull
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 … More
Hull is to become the country’s first ‘butterfly city’
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 … More
Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull
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 … More
Coronavirus update: Hull Street Race postponed by Greenpower
The Hull Street Race has been postponed in line with Government advice on tackling the outbreak of coronavirus.
The Greenpower Education Trust, the charity which organises the electric racing … More
Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead
Hull’s barriers are back – but only for a short time
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, … More
Your bin is getting tagged – for a good reason
Black bins across Hull will soon be fitted with orange tags.
The tags will be placed on bins from Tuesday 10 March to remind residents that food waste should be … More
Here is Hull’s best garden
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 … More
Learn how Hull’s carbon neutral future could look
Hull’s ambitions to lead the UK’s decarbonisation push will be explained next week.
Experts from the University of Hull, Hull City Council and Marketing Humber will share their journeys to … More
10 Hull residents prosecuted for waste offences
10 Hull residents have been prosecuted for environmental crimes including fly-tipping and untidy land.
Lee Stringer of Constantine Close, was ordered to pay £670 after failing to produce documents relating … More
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