Sale of council land paves way for new pet hospital 16th February 2024 Plans have been submitted to create a new state-of-the-art pet hospital in Hull following the sale of council land. Pets Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) entered the proposals for land adjacent to Brunswick Avenue and Waterloo Street in Central ward after a Decision Record was published authorising the sale. PDSA, a charity which offers free […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisPDSAPet HospitalWaterloo Street
Garden Village residents’ view sought over conservation area proposals 31st January 2024 Residents of Garden Village will be asked for their views on proposed changes to its conservation area as a public consultation begins tomorrow. Hull City Council’s proposals include the adoption of a new Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan (CAMP) and the adoption of new article 4 directions concerning cross overs and hardstanding areas. […] Read more Environment Housing News Regeneration Character AppraisalCllr Paul Drake DavisGarden Village Conservation AreaHull Local Heritage
Devolution: Increasing productivity, jobs and skills 23rd January 2024 An assessment across many industries in Hull and East Yorkshire would show they have something to be proud of in terms of productivity and their levels of innovation. The region is home to world class research and development facilities, such as Reckitt’s global Research & Development HQ, the University of Hull’s Allam Medical building and […] Read more Business Devolution Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisDevolutionHumber FreeportSiemens Gamesa
Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options 22nd January 2024 One of Hull’s most notable businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has received a Good Travel Plan (Bronze) award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelArcoCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARS
Devolution: Committing to net zero 15th January 2024 Hull City Council continues to work towards its net zero targets as it reaffirms its commitment to creating a sustainable future. Devolution would help to achieve these goals, with the proposals on the table for Hull and East Yorkshire promising close working on pan-Humber matters. This would come in the shape of representation from the […] Read more Devolution Environment Flooding Living With Water News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCllr Jack HainesDevolutionHull District Heat NetworkLiving With WaterOh Yes! Net Zero
Drive to reach net zero accelerates with more public and fleet electric vehicle charge points 4th December 2023 Hull City Council will invest a further £150,000 in new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles in the region and more than double capacity at a city centre public car park. The council has appointed SWARCO to supply, install, operate and maintain 20 new EV charging […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesparking
Help shape nature’s recovery in Hull and East Yorkshire 28th November 2023 A new environmental strategy is being drawn up to enhance and restore nature in Hull and East Yorkshire, with the help of local communities. Hull City Council is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and other organisations as part of Hull & East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS). The HEY LNRS will […] Read more Environment News Cllr Julia ConnerHEY LNRS
Hull businesses secure ‘star’ status by supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options 6th November 2023 Four of Hull’s most notable businesses and organisations have received national certification for their workplace travel plans which encourage and support their workforces, around 2,530 staff, to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Deep and the Holiday Inn Hull Marina have received Good Travel Plan (Bronze) awards from Modeshift STARS […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDoubleTree by HiltonHoliday InnModeshift STARSThe DeepUniversity of Hull
Cabinet approves district heat project to move forward 24th October 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the go ahead to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN), the council’s long-term, cost-saving energy supply project. The decision means the council will form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage HDHN. There are a range of benefits for both the city and the council as the project progresses, […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCabinetClimate changeCllr Jack HainesHull District Heat Network
Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences 19th October 2023 Delegates from the drainage section of Hong Kong’s government visited the Guildhall in Hull last week to learn about the city’s resilient flood alleviation schemes. The visitors from Asia visited Hull’s tidal surge barrier and Humber Hull Frontage, as well as sharing ideas with Hull City Council’s partners Living With Water. This was followed by […] Read more Civic Environment Flooding Living With Water News Flood alleviation schemeHong KongLiving With Water
Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project 13th October 2023 Hull City Council will seek approval from Cabinet to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage its district heating project. An LLC, which would be regulated by Ofgem, would be in place to ensure Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) moves forward, providing low price heat resource to consumers both within and outside of the […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration CabinetHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat Network
Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed 6th October 2023 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s chief executive, Matt Jukes, and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair, James Newman OBE. The minister from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration Cllr Mike RossHEY LEPJames Newman OBELevelling Up FundingMatt Jukes
