Protect yourself against the risk of flooding 21st December 2020 A new project aimed at helping home and business owners across Yorkshire to make their properties more resilient to flooding has launched a website where people can access a wealth of information and advice. Yorkshire Flood Resilience is one of three Flood Resilience Community Pathfinder Projects nationally that have been funded by the Department for […] Read more Living With Water News DefraFloodPathfinder ProjectYorkshire Flood Resilience
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding 3rd December 2020 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) has been awarded Highly Commended status in the national Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards Grand Final. RICS is the world’s leading professional body […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeHumber LEPRICS
Residents in Hull are being urged to protect themselves against flood risk 12th November 2020 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 of these, 106,302 are at risk from flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceHumber 2100Living With Water
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 28th August 2020 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 has been launched on the proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News CastlehillCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHolderness DrainNorth CarrSutton
Flood scheme to protect more than 4,000 homes wins top award 10th June 2020 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 Scheme (AEEFAS) has won in the Infrastructure Category and Project of the Year at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (RICS) Social Impact Awards 2020 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Anlaby and East EllaCouncillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFloodingHumber LEPLagoonRICS
Designed in Hull – see plans for world-first National Flood Resilience Centre 2nd March 2020 This is how a new multi-million-pound National Flood Resilience Centre could look after plans were drawn up in Hull. Ark, a project led by the University of Hull and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, is set to be a world-first. The facility will provide the emergency services and responders with a controlled environment for simulated […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueNational Flood Resilience CentreNorth Lincolnshire CouncilUniversity of Hull
See how Hull is protecting the city from flooding 20th February 2020 Specialist equipment to help protect the city from flooding has been brought to Hull. Three new water pumps have been purchased by Hull City Council to help pump out excess water in the event of flooding. The pumps are capable of removing 60 litres of water per second. It comes after the city experienced an […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Bransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnnerdale cycle trackHumber estuaryRiver HullStorm CiaraStorm Dennis
How Hull is battling Storm Ciara 10th February 2020 As Hull battled winds of up 80pmh yesterday, Hull City Council’s Streetscene teams were on hand to help deal with the force of Storm Ciara. The crews removed and stabilised more than 20 trees across the city. Debris from three falling walls and waste from fallen wheelie bins was also being cleared up by the […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Transport & Streets Environment AgencyFloodHumberside Fire and RescueStorm Ciara
Road will close for essential flood defence repairs 3rd January 2020 Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works. A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June so the Environment Agency can continue with the essential repairs. A diversion will be in place from Fountain Road to Bridlington Avenue, Beverley Road, Sculcoates […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Regeneration Transport & Streets BanksideEnvironment AgencyRiver Hull DefencesRoadworksWincolmlee
What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home 31st December 2019 People in Hull are being urged to protect their properties from flooding after the city experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. More than double the average rainfall poured down in the city in September, October and November. It lead to flooding in a small number of properties across Hull. Now residents are being encouraged […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingLiving With Water
‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk 11th December 2019 Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Aqua greensBransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceFlood protectionFloodingYorkshire Water
How Hull is responding to flooding 15th November 2019 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 will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […] Read more Community and Living Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingHumberside Fire and RescueOldfleet Primary School
