Hull City Council receives government backing for new low-carbon, low-cost heating project 19th December 2022 Hull City Council is launching the city’s first district heating network which will provide low-cost, low-carbon energy to city centre buildings. The news comes after the council was awarded £13 million in funding from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund. The Hull District Heat Network will use energy from waste to heat a series of […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Drake-DavisCouncillor Julia Connerdistrict heatinggreen energyGreen Heat Network FundHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat NetworkOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses 3rd September 2020 Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer. The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating to public and private business, and residential accommodation, in the city centre. The project forms part of the Council’s decarbonisation agenda, Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration City PlanCouncillor Daren HaleHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heating ProjectHumber LEP Energy EstuaryIndustrial Strategy BlueprintLocal Enterprise Partnership Strategic Economic Plan
Highways works on Freetown Way and George Street 9th April 2026 Traffic lanes on Freetown Way will be narrowed and a section of the eastbound carriageway of George Street closed to all traffic from Monday 13 April for two city centre projects. Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Chris JacksonFreetown WayGeorge StreetHull District Heat NetworkWincolmlee
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 30 January 30th January 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Hull City Council weekly traffic and travel update – 23 January 23rd January 2026 Here is the latest breakdown of scheduled and emergency works taking place across Hull over the next few weeks. All works are subject to change. For the latest updates: Location Start date Due date Summary of works Utility/HCC A63 improvement scheme – St James Street to Market Place 01-May-20 31-May-26 Major A63 Improvement scheme – […] Read more News Transport & Streets Hull weekly roadworks updateRoadworks
Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time 26th November 2025 Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works. The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, is working to fix the bridge following inspections last year, which highlighted the need for major repairs to […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Mark IeronimoDrypool BridgeEsh Construction LimitedMason Clark Associates
Lead development partner announced for East Bank Urban Village 18th February 2025 Hull City Council has announced its intention to appoint ECF, a partnership between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England, as its lead development partner for East Bank Urban Village following an extensive procurement exercise. Marking a significant milestone for this major regeneration, the council plans to enter into a 15-year development agreement with ECF […] Read more Community and Living Housing News Regeneration Cllr Paul Drake DavisEast Bank Urban VillageECFLevelling Up Partnership
Cabinet to hear next phase of green energy projects 14th June 2024 Hull City Council’s cabinet will consider whether to progress to the next phase of two of its green energy projects. The cabinet will hear plans on both Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) and the decarbonisation of corporate buildings. Plans for HDHN include progressing with procurement activity associated with the delivery of Phase 1 of the […] Read more Environment News Regeneration CabinetHull District Heat NetworkStreetlife MuseumTreasury BuildingWestern Library
Thousands of jobs to be created at multi-million-pound green energy park 25th March 2024 Hull City Council’s cabinet has today given the green light for a multi-million-pound innovative scheme at the former Hedon Aerodrome with is expected to create thousands of new jobs. The land, now known as Yorkshire Energy Park, is allocated as part of the Humber Freeport to the east of Hull. Cabinet’s decision means that implementation […] Read more News Regeneration CabinetCllr Paul Drake DavisHumber FreeportYorkshire Energy Park
Energy efficiency works for public buildings following successful funding application 14th March 2024 Hull City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to becoming carbon neutral as it prepares to launch a £2.5m energy efficiency scheme thanks to a successful funding bid. Funding of more than £1.5m from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme will support the project which will see three public sector buildings undergo energy efficiency and […] Read more Customer Services Environment News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroStreetlife MuseumTreasury BuildingWestern Library
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
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero 14th March 2022 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 Yes! Net Zero campaign – marking the start of our city leading the region and the UK to a net zero future. The Oh Yes! […] Read more Business Environment Health and Social Care Living With Water News Regeneration Climate changeNet ZeroOh Yes! Net Zero