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View article Storm Ciara update: Flood warnings lifted in Hull but yellow warning for wind issued

Storm Ciara update: Flood warnings lifted in Hull but yellow warning for wind issued

11th February 2020

Storm Ciara has eased off in the Hull area, with no new flood warnings reported overnight. Warnings in Kingswood are no longer in force, with River Hull levels not expected to return to the same levels as Monday. Coastguard teams reporting no overtopping in the area. The majority of the coastal flood warnings are expected […]

View article How Hull is battling Storm Ciara

How Hull is battling Storm Ciara

10th February 2020

As Hull battled winds of up 80pmh yesterday, Hull City Council’s Streetscene teams were on hand to help deal with the force of Storm Ciara. The crews removed and stabilised more than 20 trees across the city. Debris from three falling walls and waste from fallen wheelie bins was also being cleared up by the […]

View article Road will close for essential flood defence repairs

Road will close for essential flood defence repairs

3rd January 2020

Parts of Bankside will be closed until June for flood defence improvement works. A section of Wincolmlee between Wilmington Bridge and Air Street will be closed from January to June so the Environment Agency can continue with the essential repairs. A diversion will be in place from Fountain Road to Bridlington Avenue, Beverley Road, Sculcoates […]

View article What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home

What you can do to prevent flooding damage to your home

31st December 2019

People in Hull are being urged to protect their properties from flooding after the city experienced unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. More than double the average rainfall poured down in the city in September, October and November. It lead to flooding in a small number of properties across Hull. Now residents are being encouraged […]

View article ‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk

‘Aqua greens’ and how Hull is tackling flood risk

11th December 2019

Actions are in place to alleviate flood risk across Hull after unprecedented rainfall over the past three months. It comes after September, October and November brought more than double the average rainfall in the city. Hull has the second-highest number of properties at flood risk in the UK outside of London, with more than 95 […]

View article How Hull is responding to flooding

How Hull is responding to flooding

15th November 2019

Following yesterday’s downpour, a number of leisure services have been affected. Sutton Park Golf Course remains closed due to waterlogged grounds and the local authority’s amateur football and rugby pitches will not be in use over the weekend. Gully cleansing crews worked through the night to protect properties from flooding, saving potential damage ten houses […]

View article Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State

Hull’s Victoria Pier flood defences approved by Secretary of State

13th November 2019

Plans to upgrade flood defences at Hull’s Victoria Pier have been given the go-ahead. The Victoria Pier Frontages flood defence plans include higher flood walls constructed along a section of the Humber frontage. The new walls will also feature glazed sections to allow views of the Humber Estuary and a raised promenade allowing views over […]

View article Hull City Council shortlisted for prestigious Council of the Year award

Hull City Council shortlisted for prestigious Council of the Year award

8th November 2019

Hull City Council has been shortlisted for a high-profile national award. The local authority is up for Council of the Year at the Local Government Chronicle’s LGC Awards in March next year. The council has also been shortlisted in the Housing Initiative and Public/Private Partnership categories. Chief executive Matt Jukes said: “The vital contribution that […]

View article Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull

Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull

20th October 2019

These four Hull residents have been prosecuted by Hull City Council for fly-tipping in the city. James Marynicz and Kelly Pearson of Riston Street were convicted after their waste was found dumped in Boynton Street. They each received a two-year conditional discharge and were ordered to pay £128 clean-up costs to the local authority under […]

View article Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead

Flood defences in Victoria Pier given go-ahead

9th October 2019

Plans to install flood defences in Victoria Pier have been approved by Hull City Council’s planning committee. The plans will see the Environment Agency removing the existing flood wall and build out three metres into the Humber estuary with sheet piling to provide protection against flooding until 2040. The defence will be designed to be […]

View article Man and woman prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull

Man and woman prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull

6th September 2019

A man and a woman have been prosecuted for fly-tipping in Hull. A 31-year-old woman has been landed with a £1,175 fine after her waste was found dumped in Oakington Garth, Hull. Sarah Cook, a resident of Oakington Garth, was found guilty at Hull Magistrates’ Court after failing to respond to the enforcement action that […]

View article Concerned about flooding? Then have your say

Concerned about flooding? Then have your say

2nd September 2019

People living and working around the Humber are being invited to complete a public survey to help organisations working on a new tidal flood risk strategy understand local views and priorities. Hull City Council is working in partnership with 11 other local authorities around the Humber, the Environment Agency and the Humber Local Enterprise partnership, […]