Biodiversity Net Gain approach to be discussed by cabinet 12th September 2025 A strategic approach to how the council manages Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements will be discussed by cabinet this month. Mandatory legislation in England was introduced in February 2024 stating that all developments must deliver a 10 per cent increase of BNG, resulting in more or better-quality natural habitats. The new approach, should it be […] Read more Environment News Planning Regeneration BiodiversityCabinetCllr Charles QuinnDefra
Levelling Up Funding to create biodiverse park 3rd March 2023 A biodiversity and park improvement project in east Hull will get underway soon. Hull City Council has awarded a contract to Dunswell firm Landplan Ltd which will undertake £85,000 worth of works at Alderman Kneeshaw Park in Longhill and Bilton Grange. The project has been made possible thanks to Levelling Up Funding’s (LUF) Parks Fund […] Read more Environment Leisure & Culture News Regeneration BiodiversityCouncillor Julia ConnerLevelling Up FundingLonghill and Bilton Grange
Heatwave brings bevy of butterflies to Hull’s ports 21st August 2019 The summer heatwave has seen an increase of vibrant visitors to Hull’s shores. That is because a recent butterfly count has revealed almost a third of species seen in the UK can now be found at the Port of Hull. A surprising 17 of the country’s 59 types of the brightly coloured insect can be […] Read more Environment News ABP HumberBiodiversityHumberPainted lady summerPort of Hull
