Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle 7th October 2025 Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle. The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection. This […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Waste Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesFood wasteNet Zerosimpler recycling
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
Latest Hull District Heat Network proposals to be considered 9th May 2025 Approval will be sought this month for Hull City Council’s district heating project to take a significant step forward. The council’s cabinet will hear of proposals to approve the full business case and award the construction contract for Phase 1 of the Hull District Heat Network (HDHN) to Vital Energi Utilities Limited. The development of […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCabinetCllr Charles QuinnHull District Heat NetworkNet Zero
City Science to help deliver net zero targets 21st November 2024 Hull City Council, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC), has appointed City Science to help develop the Hull & East Riding Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP). This project, supported by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, will back the council’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net […] Read more Environment News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCity ScienceCllr Charles QuinnHull & East Riding Local Area Energy PlanNet Zero
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
Hull City Council takes a big step towards sustainability with eight new electric vehicles 10th October 2023 Hull City Council is proud to announce the acquisition of eight new electric cars. This move is part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting sustainable practices and becoming net zero and carbon neutral. The new electric Renault Zoe’s – which are replacing eight existing petrol vehicles – will be used […] Read more Adult social care News Transport & Streets carbon neutralCllr Jack HainesCouncillor Linda Chamberselectric vehiclesKWLNet 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
‘There’s no reason a flat city like Hull couldn’t become the cycling capital of Britain’ 15th March 2022 Reverend Canon Dominic Black cycles to work every day from his home in Victoria Dock to his place of work at Hull Minister in Trinity Square, Old Town. The Vicar of Hull Minster leads a busy life and says he would find it hard to fit exercise in, so cycling to and from work acts […] Read more News Transport & Streets active travelCyclingNet ZeroOh Yes! Net Zero
Can we reach net zero? Oh Yes! Hull City Council joins forces with city partners to help Hull get to net zero 14th March 2022 Hull City Council has joined forces with some of the biggest organisations in the area, including Reckitt, the University of Hull and Marketing Humber to support the launch the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign – marking the start of our city leading the region and the UK to a net zero future. The Oh Yes! […] Read more Business Environment Health and Social Care Living With Water News Regeneration Climate changeNet ZeroOh Yes! Net Zero
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
Changes to Hull’s active travel agenda will be discussed next week 30th November 2021 The future of Hull’s active travel schemes will be discussed at a meeting next week. A decision on the schemes including extended bus lane hours and safer cycling routes will be made for the first time since their installation. Plans to improve cycling and walking in the city were already under way as part of […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Dean KirkCycle lanesETROLCWIPNet Zero
