Humber Forest launches 25-year strategy to improve local environments, tackle climate change, and help local communities 27th October 2025 Humber Forest, the community forest for Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, has launched a new strategy for its work for the next 25 years. It is committed to ensuring that it plants the ‘right tree in the right place for the right reason,’ and to working with communities, landowners and external agencies to increase […] Read more Environment News Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnDefraenvironmentHumber Forest
Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle 7th October 2025 Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle. The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection. This […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Waste Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesFood wasteNet Zerosimpler recycling
TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change 16th December 2024 TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers that a new timetable is set to come into effect this Sunday (15 December). Customers travelling between Hull and Liverpool will be able to sit back and relax on TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 trains for the first time later this week. Nova 1 is a fleet of 19 five-carriage […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor mike rossHull City Councilrail travelTransPennine Express
Drive to reach net zero accelerates with more public and fleet electric vehicle charge points 4th December 2023 Hull City Council will invest a further £150,000 in new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support one of the largest fleets of electric vehicles in the region and more than double capacity at a city centre public car park. The council has appointed SWARCO to supply, install, operate and maintain 20 new EV charging […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesparking
Councils and bus operators join forces to demonstrate electric buses 28th November 2023 Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach, will be holding two public engagement events on Wednesday 29 November 2023 to demonstrate electric buses. East Yorkshire Buses will be providing a zero-emission, fully electric, single-deck demonstrator Volvo BZL bus at […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeCouncillor Mark IeronimoEast Riding of Yorkshire Councileast yorkshire buseselectric vehiclesStagecoach East Midlands
Cabinet approves district heat project to move forward 24th October 2023 Hull City Council’s Cabinet has given the go ahead to the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN), the council’s long-term, cost-saving energy supply project. The decision means the council will form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage HDHN. There are a range of benefits for both the city and the council as the project progresses, […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCabinetClimate changeCllr Jack HainesHull District Heat Network
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
New green energy programme paves way for a greener Hull 1st December 2022 Hull City Council has agreed to a huge new package of green energy initiatives, which will help protect the environment, make Hull greener and save money. Following a cabinet meeting this week, recommendations set out in the Carbon Reduction Delivery Programme were agreed. It means green energy projects, like the construction of solar rooftops and […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeCouncillor Julia ConnerenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action 15th November 2022 Hull City Council has added its name to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, setting out its commitment to play its part in tackling the climate emergency. Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, an independent body set up to support and guide the region’s organisations, officially launched the Climate Action Pledge this week at the […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimateClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia ConnerCouncillor mike rossenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroOh Yes! Net ZeroYorkshire and Humber Climate CommissionYorkshire Leaders Board
City centre traffic restrictions on Tuesday while survey is carried out 12th September 2022 Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place near the Queens Dock Chambers and Treasury Building in the city centre on Tuesday 13 September. This is due to survey works being carried out and the use of a boom lift to the sites Queens Dock Chambers and Treasury Building in the city centre to inspect the […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets Climate changeRegenerationRoadworksSolar power
Not Just a Heatwave 3rd August 2022 Sweltering in the recent heatwave has brought home to many of us just how real the change in our climate is. Here in Hull, we understand only too well the very real risks that climate change hold. Whether it was the floods in 2007, the tidal surge in 2013 or the current heatwave – climate […] Read more Community and Living Environment News carbon neutralClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia Connorenvironment
“Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World 27th April 2022 Hull has been recognised as one of only 138 Tree Cities of the World for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the World is an accreditation provided by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It recognises cities globally that have demonstrated […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
