Plans approved for new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull 16th February 2022 An Environment Agency project to create a large “aquagreen” that will reduce flood risk to more than 870 properties and key infrastructure in east Hull has been given the go-ahead. Planning permission for the project at Castlehill has now been approved by Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and work is expected […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Planning AquagreenEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilEnvironment AgencyFlood protection
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
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
‘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 […] Read more Community and Living Living With Water News Planning Regeneration Aqua greensBransholme pumping stationCouncillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFlood defenceFlood protectionFloodingYorkshire Water
Residents urged to help protect flood defences 31st July 2019 Residents in Orchard Park are being urged to protect a newly built nature area designed to help alleviate flooding in the neighbourhood. The lake and fishing pond sits off Danepark Road and forms part of the Cottingham and Orchard Park Flood Alleviation Scheme. It will protect the area from flooding and will be stocked with […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration Flood protectionHumberside PoliceOrchard Park