Hull to get a flood learning lab
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 … More
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Bin dates over the festive period are changing
Waste collection dates for Hull residents will be changing over the Christmas and new year break.
Bin collections will change slightly over a three-week period, before returning to normal next … More
Great Green Star Award for Hull City Council
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, … More
Litter enforcement is coming to Hull
Posters warning people they will be fined for littering have gone live around Hull today.
The advertising campaign informs the public they will be fined £100 for littering in the … More
Splash boat renovation begins as contractor appointed to restore historic ride
A contractor has been appointed to carry out the renovation of Hull’s East Park splash boat.
John H Rundle Limited will carry out the design and restoration of the historic … More
Have you been to East Park’s Animal Education Centre?
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 … More
Two prosecuted for waste offences in Hull
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 … More
Fly-tipping suspect caught on camera – can you identify him?
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.… More
Woman to be evicted after damaging home, hosting all-night parties and threatening neighbours
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 … More
Winner chosen in prestigious Hull flood risk design competition
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, … More
Man with a van caught fly-tipping in Hull
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 … More
Archaeology work begins ahead of Hull Minster visitor centre works
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 … More
Hull’s waste vehicles have had a rebrand – and they’re reminding you to love your city
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 … More
Hull leads the way in how to tackle threat of flooding
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 … More
Hull set to bloom in gardening competition – and there’s still time to enter
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 … More
Hull City Council makes climate change pledge
Hull City Council has identified climate change as a core challenge, setting ambitious targets to reverse its impact.
The local authority declared a climate emergency in March this year and … More
Hull City Council signs up for Humber push to tackle climate change
Hull City Council is among 11 major Humber organisations that it is hoped will place the region at the forefront of global decarbonisation.
The organisations from the private and public … More
Could you take home the 5 Veg Challenge trophy?
Aspiring Masterchefs are encouraged to veg out at a Hull cooking competition.
The 5 Veg Challenge has been designed to promote the range of dishes that can be created using … More
Work to country’s largest flood defences gets under way
Construction of one of the biggest flood defence schemes in the country has been officially launched by the Environment Minister in Hull today.
Dr Therese Coffey visited the city to … More
Hull named as one of England’s greenest areas
Hull has been named as one of England’s greenest areas.
The city is fourth on a list of “Areas for a Beautiful Future” – compiled using recycling rates and numbers … More
Video: Hull’s urban vegetable patch in heart of city centre
It’s that time of year when gardeners are busy planting for this year’s crop, but did you know there’s a vegetable patch right in the heart of Hull city centre?… More
How gardens are breaking cultural barriers in Hull
In a corner of west Hull sits a piece of land that is bringing together a world of cultures.
Constable Street allotment, based just behind Coltman Street off Hessle Road, … More
Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows are back
The meadows are back – and they’re bigger and better than ever.
Hull’s stunning wildflower meadows will be making a reappearance this summer, with some new areas.
This year, even … More
Warning over rogue traders door-knocking in Hull
People in Hull are being warned against accepting services from rogue traders after reports of two men knocking on doors and claiming to be council officers.
Hull City Council has … More
Go-karts to speed through city centre in Hull Street Race
The countdown is on as Hull prepares to host the UK’s first closed road electric car event.
The Hull Street Race will see teams of young people from across the … More
Free bulky item collection in Hull
Did you know Hull residents can have their bulky waste items taken away for free?
If you live in Hull, you can claim one free bulky item collection for every … More
Would you leave this in your blue bin?
Nappies, dog waste and feminine hygiene products are just some of things contaminating blue bins across Hull.
In one month alone, the council collected 32,000 nappies in Hull’s blue bins.… More
Do you know this man? Help find suspected fly-tipper
Do you recognise this man suspected of dumping waste in Hull?
Hull City Council is calling on the public to help identify the man over waste seen dumped in West … More
Hull’s £42 million flood alleviation scheme gets green light
Construction of a multi-million pound scheme to protect thousands of homes and businesses in Hull from flooding from the Humber estuary has been given the go-ahead.
The £42 million flood … More
21 offenders prosecuted for environmental crime
21 members of the public have been prosecuted for a number of environmental crimes across the city.
The following statutory notices were served in accordance with Section 80 Environmental Protection … More
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