£42m invested to protect from flooding a decade on from tidal surge 5th December 2023 On 5 December 2013, Hull was submerged by a tidal surge, the like of unseen since 1953. Over 250 properties and many roads were flooded and impacted areas stretched from the North Sea to the Humber, with significant damage suffered in many communities. Now, a decade on, over £42 million has been invested in […] Read more Civic Flooding News Regeneration 2013 Tidal SurgeCllr Jack HainesHumber 2100+Humber Hull Frontage Scheme
Council set to open latest Community Hub 29th November 2023 Hull City Council is set to open its latest Community Hub in the east of the city. Community Hubs are centres that see a number of different organisations and communities come together to provide a range of valuable services for residents, alongside Hull City Council. Council advisors, with an expertise in key issues, attend each […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services News Cllr Jack HainesCommunity Hubs
Humber Frontage Flood Defence receives prestigious award 27th November 2023 One of Hull City Council’s flood alleviation schemes has been recognised with a prestigious national award. The Humber Frontages Flood Defence scheme won the national Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Excellence in Planning award. The £42m investment features a seven-kilometre tidal flood defence protecting circa 113,000 properties up until at least 2040, with the potential […] Read more Flooding News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesHumber Frontage Flood DefenceRTPI Awards
New Hull City Council website launched to support residents 20th November 2023 The new and improved Hull City Council website has launched, allowing residents and businesses to deal with enquiries faster than ringing the Council call centre. Local people can now benefit from a more modern website experience, with a new home page, new bin checker and much more. The change comes after feedback from local residents, and is to encourage more people to visit […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Jack HainesHull City CouncilWebsite
Annual Christmas service to be held 1st November 2023 The annual Christmas memorial service will be held at Chanterlands Crematorium on Sunday 17 December. Those attending can remember their loved ones at a special time of the year by lighting a candle. They can also place a remembrance dedication on a Christmas tree. Festive hymns will be sung, at a service where all are […] Read more Christmas News Chanterlands CrematoriumChristmasCllr Jack Haines
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 takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles 10th October 2023 Hull City Council is proud to announce the acquisition of eight new electric cars. This move is part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices and becoming net zero and carbon neutral. The new electric Renault Zoe’s – which are replacing eight existing petrol vehicles – will be used […] Read more Adult social care News Transport & Streets carbon neutralCllr Jack HainesCouncillor Linda Chamberselectric vehiclesKWLNet Zero
Remodelled cemetery revealed 28th September 2023 Major improvements to Priory Woods Cemetery have been completed and it is now open for all to visit. The upgrade works have resulted in more burial space. It is a large, peaceful open space on the western outskirts of the city, with the grounds open to explore and walk around. Among the improvements is a […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Jack HainesCllr Mike RossPriory Woods Cemetery
Flood defence schemes show worth after significant summer rains 8th August 2023 Hull’s flood defence schemes have shown their worth once again after no property flooding was reported in the city despite significantly higher than average rainfall in recent weeks. Following the June 2007 floods, which saw more than 9,000 properties in the city damaged, as well as the December 2013 tidal surge, drastic improvements were made […] Read more Flooding Living With Water News Cllr Jack HainesFloodingLiving With Water
Dream wedding at Victoria Pier 1st August 2023 Registrars from Hull City Council have helped a couple make their dream come true, via a unique wedding ceremony. It was held at Hull’s historic Victoria Pier, a special place for Hollie Iggleden and Dean Peacham They had a true Hull theme to their day, calling on the services of only independent Hull traders, including […] Read more Customer Services News Cllr Jack HainesRegistration Service
Applications invited for Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants 11th July 2023 Applications are invited for Hull City Council and partners’ Affordable Warmth and Energy Saving Community Grants scheme. Launched on Monday 10 July, it offers grants to voluntary organisations such charities, faith groups and residents’ associations to help people keep warm and well over the winter months. The scheme is supported by businesses in the city […] Read more Community and Living Customer Services Housing News Cllr Jack HainesCommunity Grantscost of livingIdeal Heating
