How solar energy will help Hull City Council reach net zero 20th March 2022 Last month, it was announced that Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren Haleenvironmentgreen energyOh Yes! Net Zero
Solar energy the key to powering Hull’s carbon neutral future 22nd February 2022 Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for installation of a number of green energy projects. The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate sites. Hull City Council have appointed […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeenvironmentgreen energyGreenpowerSolar energySolar power
New waste management facility set to produce low-carbon fuel and minimise environmental impact in Hull 3rd February 2022 The Council’s waste disposal contractor, Geminor, has awarded a contract to construction company Keltbray that will see building work begin on a new facility in late January. The new waste management site, based on St Mark Street, will produce refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from Hull’s domestic waste collections, which cannot otherwise be recycled. The low-carbon fuel […] Read more News Regeneration Councillor Rosie Nicolaenvironmenthousehold wastelow-carbonSustainability
Council approves new set of actions to tackle climate change 24th January 2022 Hull City Council have approved a new set of actions for tackling climate change at today’s cabinet meeting. The cabinet approved the Carbon Neutral Pathway and Delivery Plan, which sets a net zero target for Hull of 2045, which builds on the carbon neutral target for 2030 previously agreed by council. There will be additional […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimateClimate changeenvironmentNet Zero
New video launched to tell Hull’s story on tackling climate change 5th January 2022 Hull City Council have launched a new video which shows how Hull and its local businesses are taking action locally to confront climate change. It calls upon even more local businesses and residents to step up and join the fight against climate change. Produced by Reddoor, the short video shows how businesses like manufacturers Eltheringtons […] Read more Environment News 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyClimate changeenvironment
Hull City Council in the running for national award from environmental charity 21st December 2021 Hull City Council’s Streetscene services shortlisted for an award at Keep Britain Tidy’s annual awards ceremony. The authority’s efforts to make environmental improvements for local residents has seen it shortlisted in this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Awards Network Awards 2022. There are ten award categories, each with three shortlisted contenders, and the council has beaten […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Rosie NicolaenvironmentKeep Britain Tidystreetscene
Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for green award 22nd November 2021 Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards 2021. The Green Fleet Awards recognise public and private sector vehicle fleet operators that are leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. There are a range of different awards and Hull City Council, […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets ClimateClimate emergencyenvironmenttransport
Reuse Electrical Shop successful in bid for further funding 11th November 2021 Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been successful in securing a bid for further funding of £71,000, plus an additional £20,000 for a communications campaign, for the Reuse Electrical project which operates the Reuse Electrical Shop. The partnership project between Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, FCC Environment and […] Read more News COP26Councillor Rosie NicolaEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilenvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresReuse shop
Urgent climate advice given to Yorkshire and Humber leaders 10th November 2021 A climate action plan for Yorkshire and the Humber finds that the region will have used up its share of the global carbon budget consistent with a “good chance” of staying within 1.5 °C of warming – the focus of COP26 currently taking place in Glasgow – within just six years if urgent action is […] Read more Environment News Climate changeClimate emergencyenvironment
Hull encouraged to Step it Up for Recycling 17th September 2021 Hull residents are urged to Step it Up ahead of national Recycle Week, beginning 20th September. Hull City Council is joining forces with the national recycling campaign, highlighting how everyone can help tackle the climate crisis through simple daily activities. Such as recycling more of the right things more often. Councillor Rosie Nicola, Portfolio Holder […] Read more News Waste Cllr Rosie NicolaenvironmentEnvironmental Services Associationhousehold waste and recycling centreLove Your StreetRecycle NowRecycling week
Hull named a Tree City of the World in global list 1st March 2021 Hull has been named a Tree City of the World – one of only 120 cities across the globe – for its commitment to urban forests. The Arbor Day Foundation has praised Hull and included the city in the prestigious list for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the […] Read more News environmentGreen spaces
Hull City Council joins partnership to tackle climate crisis in Yorkshire and Humber 27th January 2021 Hull City Council is joining forces with other councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership. The Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, which will be launched in March, will be the biggest regional commission of its kind in the […] Read more News Climate changeenvironmentFlood protection
