Discover how you can become more flood resilient
Greater awareness of Hull’s current and future flood risk will be on the way for everyone after Hull City Council appointed a team to update Hull’s Strategic Flood Risk Assessment … More
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Certificate of excellence for Rosmead Street project
The Living With Water partnership has received a certificate of excellence at a regional awards.
The flood resilience project on Rosmead Street in east Hull was recognised at the Institute … More
Devolution: Committing to net zero
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 … More
Hong Kong drainage delegates visit Hull’s flood defences
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 … More
Mark Jones
Tributes have been paid to Hull City Council’s Director of Regeneration Mark Jones, who has died following a short illness.
Mark, who worked for Hull City Council since 1996, was … More
Flood defence schemes show worth after significant summer rains
Hull’s flood defence schemes have shown their worth once again after no property flooding was reported in the city despite significantly higher than average rainfall in recent weeks.
Following the … More
Living With Water transforms Rosmead Street
On time and safely delivered, the first Living With Water scheme has reached its conclusion on Rosmead Street and will open on Friday 26th May.
Over the past six months, … More
Living With Water badge launched for Guides, Brownies and Scouts
The Living With Water partnership has launched a new badge for Guides, Brownies and Scouts as part of its work to increase flood awareness and resilience in Hull and the … More
Hull floods 15 years on: How the city built up its defences after the devastation of 2007
‘It’s hard to believe what happened 15 years ago,” says Gerry Dippnall. “It affected so many people and really showed how underprepared we were as a city.’
On 25 June … More
Hull residents urged to register for flood warnings as only 6.6 per cent signed up
Just days ahead of the 15-year anniversary of the 2007 flooding in Hull, Living with Water has revealed the city is lagging behind other towns and cities in Yorkshire when … More
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero
Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh … More
Floods minister visits Hull to officially open new £42m Humber defences
Floods minister Rebecca Pow was in Hull today to officially open the new flood defences along the Humber.
The £42million Humber: Hull Frontages flood scheme was officially opened by the minister, … More
Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead.… 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
FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend
Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend by FloodLights, a series of captivating projections and sound installations from Absolutely Cultured.
Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has … 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
Have your say on flood risk strategy
Absolutely Cultured announce exciting new autumn event
This Autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021.
The city of Hull, and the lives of its … More
Plans to protect city from flooding revealed
A six-year plan on how the city will be protected from flooding has been revealed.
In Hull, more than 100,000 homes are at risk of flooding. To try and reduce … More
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair
Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair.
He will take over … More
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change
Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection.
In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to … More
113,000 homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding
Thousands of homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding thanks to a new multi-million-pound flood protection scheme.
The Environment Agency’s £42 million Humber frontages scheme will help towards … More
Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec
Plans on how to reduce flood risk using sustainable drainage across Hull as the East Riding are to be developed by Stantec.
Stantec have been appointed by the Living with … More
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days
Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week.
The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm … More
Protect yourself against the risk of flooding
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding
A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) … More
Residents in Hull are being urged to protect themselves against flood risk
Residents in Hull are being reminded of how to protect themselves from one of nature’s biggest threats to the city.
At present, there are around 120,000 home in Hull and … More
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull.
A public consultation … More
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
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
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