World Water Day: The invisible threat of groundwater flooding 22nd March 2022 Via the Living with Water partnership This World Water Day, the Living with Water partnership is raising awareness of groundwater flooding, which is much less well-known than other types of flooding, such as surface water, or river and tidal flooding. Flooding from groundwater can happen when the level of water within the rock or soil […] Read more Environment News flood riskLiving With Water
Flood Action Week: How you can help shape new six-year plan to protect our region from flooding 24th November 2021 This Flood Action Week, the people of Hull are being asked to help shape a new flood risk management plan. Working with England’s lead local flood authorities, including Hull City Council, along with other risk management authorities, the Environment Agency has produced 10 draft Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for public consultation, one for each […] Read more Environment News Environment AgencyFloodFlood Action WeekFlood Risk Management PlanFloodingFlooding in HullLiving With WaterLocal Flood Risk Management Strategy
Hull and high water: How the city became a leader on flood management after devastation of 2007 8th November 2021 As part of our COP26 coverage and the #OneStepGreener campaign, Hull CC News looks at the work that has been done since 2007 to protect the city from the threat of flooding, and what you can do to improve your own resilience… With its proud maritime history and an emerging status as the UK’s ‘Energy […] Read more Environment Living With Water News #OneStepGreenerCOP26Flood defenceLiving With Water
FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend 21st October 2021 Hull city centre will be illuminated this weekend by FloodLights, a series of captivating projections and sound installations from Absolutely Cultured. Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. FloodLights will explore this relationship, at locations throughout the city centre, from Friday 22 October until Sunday […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News What's on Absolutely CulturedCouncillor Rosemary PantelakisFloodLightsLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
Have your say on flood risk strategy 8th October 2021 People in Hull are being invited to have their say on a six-year plan to protect the city from flooding. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Hull City Council produces a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) every six years. The strategy aims to increase flood awareness and resilience among people, communities and businesses living, […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Cllr Dean KirkFlood defenceFloodingLiving With Water
Absolutely Cultured announce exciting new autumn event 23rd September 2021 This Autumn, Absolutely Cultured presents FloodLights, a newly-commissioned public project featuring captivating projections and soundscapes, brand new for Hull in 2021. The city of Hull, and the lives of its inhabitants, has been shaped by its proximity and relationship to water. Absolutely Cultured, working in partnership with Living With Water, Yorkshire Water and the University […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News What's on Absolutely CulturedFloodLightsLiving With Water
Absolutely Cultured appoints new Chair 17th June 2021 Hull-based cultural development organisation Absolutely Cultured has appointed Lee Pitcher, Head of Partnerships, Yorkshire Water and General Manager, Living with Water Partnership, as its new chair. He will take over the role from current chair Lee Corner when her term of office ends in September 2021. Stephen Munn, CEO and Artistic Director, Absolutely Cultured said: […] Read more Leisure & Culture Living With Water News Regeneration Absolutely CulturedLee PitcherLiving With WaterStephen Munn
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
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
A third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds 15th July 2020 A major new study into the 2007 floods in Hull has found more than a third of households in the city have yet to take measures to better protect themselves from future flood events. The study has been commissioned by the Living with Water Partnership – a collaboration between Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water, East […] Read more Environment News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyFloodingHull City CouncilLiving With WaterUniversity of HullYorkshire Water
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 […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Councillor Mike ThompsonEnvironment AgencyFloodingLiving With Water
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 […] Read more Council Government and Democracy News East Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyHull City CouncilLGC AwardsLiving With WaterLocal Government ChronicleMatt JukesYorkshire Water
