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View article Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull

16th February 2022

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. Planning permission for the project at Castlehill has now been approved by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and work is expected […]

View article Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007

Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007

8th November 2021

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 of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […]

View article FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend

FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend

21st October 2021

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 been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. FloodLights will explore this relationship, at locations throughout the city centre, from Friday 22 October until Sunday […]

View article Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26

Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26

14th October 2021

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 part of COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow from November 1-12. Described as “a story of hope”, it will highlight […]

View article Have your say on flood risk strategy

Have your say on flood risk strategy

8th October 2021

People in Hull are being invited to have their say on a six-year plan to protect the city from flooding. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Hull City Council produces a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) every six years. The strategy aims to increase flood awareness and resilience among people, communities and businesses living, […]

View article Absolutely Cultured announce exciting new autumn event

Absolutely Cultured announce exciting new autumn event

23rd September 2021

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 inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. Absolutely Cultured, working in partnership with Living With Water, Yorkshire Water and the University […]

View article Plans to protect city from flooding revealed

Plans to protect city from flooding revealed

21st June 2021

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 flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building flood defences to protect the city and its residents, but it can […]

View article Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair

Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair

17th June 2021

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 the role from current chair Lee Corner when her term of office ends in September 2021. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director, Absolutely Cultured said: […]

View article 5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change

22nd April 2021

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 the council unveiling a strategy that will see it become carbon neutral by 2030. Here are five things the council is doing to support the […]

View article 113,000 homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding

113,000 homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding

25th March 2021

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 protecting residents in 113,000 homes in the city. The new, higher defences built by the Environment Agency along the estuary foreshore are now in place, […]

View article Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

22nd March 2021

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 Water partnership to create a blue-green master plan to develop new ways in managing water and supporting regeneration across the region. Nevil Muncaster, Living with […]

View article Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days

18th January 2021

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 of water between midnight tonight and Thursday morning. The total average monthly rainfall for this area in January is around 50-60mm. With the level of […]