Four more public sector buildings targeted for energy efficiency works 21st May 2025 Four city centre buildings will benefit from energy efficiency and decarbonisation works thanks to almost £5m in government funding. Hull City Council has been successful in securing £4,935,960 of funding from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. This grant will support the council towards the delivery of the project which will see the Guildhall, Hull […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Cllr Charles QuinnHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroSalix
Energy efficiency works for public buildings following successful funding application 14th March 2024 Hull City Council is set to reaffirm its commitment to becoming carbon neutral as it prepares to launch a £2.5m energy efficiency scheme thanks to a successful funding bid. Funding of more than £1.5m from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme will support the project which will see three public sector buildings undergo energy efficiency and […] Read more Customer Services Environment News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroStreetlife MuseumTreasury BuildingWestern Library
Limited Liability Company sought to progress district heat project 13th October 2023 Hull City Council will seek approval from Cabinet to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to manage its district heating project. An LLC, which would be regulated by Ofgem, would be in place to ensure Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) moves forward, providing low price heat resource to consumers both within and outside of the […] Read more Civic Environment News Regeneration CabinetHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat Network
Consultant experts appointed as District Heating project progresses 24th August 2023 Consultant experts Ove Arup and Partners have been appointed to support the delivery of the Hull District Heating Network across the city. This project will provide heating and hot water at a lower cost than other low carbon heating solutions, benefitting both the public and private sectors, whilst also saving more than 2,000 tons of […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Garry TaylorHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heating Project
Hull City Council receives government backing for new low-carbon, low-cost heating project 19th December 2022 Hull City Council is launching the city’s first district heating network which will provide low-cost, low-carbon energy to city centre buildings. The news comes after the council was awarded £13 million in funding from the government’s Green Heat Network Fund. The Hull District Heat Network will use energy from waste to heat a series of […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Drake-DavisCouncillor Julia Connerdistrict heatinggreen energyGreen Heat Network FundHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyHull District Heat NetworkOh Yes! Net Zero
New green energy programme paves way for a greener Hull 1st December 2022 Hull City Council has agreed to a huge new package of green energy initiatives, which will help protect the environment, make Hull greener and save money. Following a cabinet meeting this week, recommendations set out in the Carbon Reduction Delivery Programme were agreed. It means green energy projects, like the construction of solar rooftops and […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeCouncillor Julia ConnerenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull City Council signs new pledge on climate action 15th November 2022 Hull City Council has added its name to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, setting out its commitment to play its part in tackling the climate emergency. Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, an independent body set up to support and guide the region’s organisations, officially launched the Climate Action Pledge this week at the […] Read more Business Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimateClimate changeClimate emergencyCouncillor Julia ConnerCouncillor mike rossenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyNet ZeroOh Yes! Net ZeroYorkshire and Humber Climate CommissionYorkshire Leaders Board
“Tree-mendous” news as Hull is announced as Tree City of the World 27th April 2022 Hull has been recognised as one of only 138 Tree Cities of the World for its continued efforts to grow and maintain green spaces. Tree Cities of the World is an accreditation provided by the Arbour Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It recognises cities globally that have demonstrated […] Read more Community and Living Environment News Regeneration carbon neutralClimate changeenvironmentHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net Zero
New vision to transform Hull’s Priory Park & Ride into a transport hub fit for the 21st century 17th March 2022 Hull City Council has released a new concept video and images showing how the city’s park and ride could look after a proposed transformation. As part of its efforts to reduce traffic in the city centre and encourage alternative forms of transport, the council wants to turn the existing Priory Park & Ride, off the […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets active travelHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyOh Yes! Net ZeroPriory Park & Ride
Why solar energy will help power Hull’s future 5th November 2021 World leaders are at Cop26 in Glasgow this week discussing the global response to climate change. In Hull, the local authority has already pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030. This pledge includes various bold changes and strategies, one of which involves embracing and utilising solar power. Hull City Council is keen to install solar […] Read more Environment News COP26Councillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategySolar energySolar power
Climate change film to focus all eyes on the Humber at COP26 14th October 2021 A new documentary film will show world leaders the vital part the Humber has to play in the fight against climate change. “Eyes on the Humber” will be shown as part of COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow from November 1-12. Described as “a story of hope”, it will highlight […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Climate changeCOP26Hull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategywaterlinewaterline summit
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months 21st July 2021 Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months. The council has one of the largest electric fleets in the region with more than 10 per cent of vehicles now fully electric – and […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Climate changeCouncillor Daren HaleCouncillor Rosie NicolaHull 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
