113,000 homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding 25th March 2021 Thousands of homes in Hull are now better protected from flooding thanks to a new multi-million-pound flood protection scheme. The Environment Agency’s £42 million Humber frontages scheme will help towards protecting residents in 113,000 homes in the city. The new, higher defences built by the Environment Agency along the estuary foreshore are now in place, […] Read more Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyHumber Hull Frontage SchemeSt Andrew's QuayVictoria Dock
Plans submitted for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 23rd March 2021 Plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses near Bransholme in east Hull have been submitted for planning approval. A public consultation was launched in September 2020 on proposals for a versatile green space, south of the old Bransholme Dairy Farm, that will store excess water during a flood […] Read more News AquagreenBransholmeCouncillor Mike ThompsonEast Hull Pumping StationEnvironment Agency
Over 4000 victims of anti-social behaviour supported in 2020 9th March 2021 Hull City Council’s neighbourhood nuisance team is working in neighbourhoods across the city to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). In 2020, the team dealt with 4333 complaints of ASB and supported just over 4000 victims and witnesses. The top three categories of reported ASB were- Noise nuisance Intimidation, harassment & verbal abuse Drug related ASB The […] Read more Community and Living News anti-social behaviourCouncillor Mike ThompsonNeighbourhood Nuisance Team
Spot checks on supermarket Covid safety 25th January 2021 A new drive to keep customers and employees safe in Hull’s supermarkets will see Coronavirus safety checks carried out by the council’s Public Protection Team and Covid Marshals. Officers will visit supermarkets and similar shops, and assess whether measures in place are adequate. Those which fail to meet the necessary safety standards will be told […] Read more Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonPublic Protection
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days 18th January 2021 Residents are being reminded to implement personal flood protection measures as the city prepares for significant rainfall this week. The MET office has predicted that Hull may experience around 30-60mm of water between midnight tonight and Thursday morning. The total average monthly rainfall for this area in January is around 50-60mm. With the level of […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood alleviation schemeFlood protectionHumber LEPLiving With Water
Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact 14th January 2021 Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row. An audit in December praised the local authority’s energy use during 2019-20 and its action on reducing its environmental impact between October 2019 and November 2020. The report highlighted key achievements including the council’s adoption […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCouncillor Mike Thompson
Hull’s Strength to Change programme wins top accreditation 11th January 2021 Hull’s Strength to Change programme which works with perpetrators of domestic violence has received top accreditation. The programme supports men to find the strength to stop domestic violence by giving them real-world advice and practical tools to help stop violence in the home. And now, Respect has awarded the Hull City Council programme its first […] Read more Children and families Health and Social Care News Councillor Mike ThompsonRespect UKStrength to Change
Shoppers asked to plan ahead when Christmas shopping this year 11th December 2020 Shoppers are being asked to plan ahead and consider changing some of their shopping habits this Christmas to support shops and local businesses. Independent shops, shopping centres and large retailers have introduced responsible and important measures to protect customers and staff. These measures include social distancing, limiting how many customers can shop within a premises […] Read more Children and families Coronavirus News Public Health Councillor Mike ThompsonHull BID
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
Trading Standards teams saved businesses £400m last year 10th November 2020 A new report, from the Association of Chief Trading Standards Officers (ACTSO), has found that local Trading Standards teams prevented £400m in consumer and business detriment in 2019/20, seized more than 5.4 million of unsafe or non-compliant products, supported 21,000 scam victims and prosecuted over 1,400 criminals. Councillor Mike Thompson, portfolio holder for public protection […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonTrading Standards
Hull City Council uses new COVID-19 powers to close and restrict two hospitality premises 16th October 2020 Hull City Council has issued direction notices to two venues in the city for operating unsafely during the coronavirus pandemic and exposing people to COVID-19 risks. The Alley, on Cottingham Road, has been ordered to close. Skippers, on Grampian Way, must now follow safety rules imposed by the local authority or face further action. Both […] Read more News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironmental HealthPublic Protection Hull
