Pupils say Oh Yes! to nature as climate education programme expands to primary schools 18th November 2025 Pupils from an east Hull primary school were among the first to benefit from an expanded climate education programme in the city. Year five students at Oldfleet Primary School visited the 25-acre Thwaite Gardens in Cottingham to let their wild sides run free. The group learnt about the importance of supporting biodiversity and maintaining habitats […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Climate ChangemakersOh Yes! Net ZeroOldfleet Primary School
Hull climate education programme expanded to primary schools to inspire next generation 29th July 2025 A successful climate education programme is being expanded to primary schools so more Hull students can become sustainability changemakers. Oh Yes! Net Zero’s Climate Changemakers initiative has already inspired hundreds of secondary school students to take action against climate change. Research has shown that young people are more conscious than ever before about climate change […] Read more Education and Learning Environment News Regeneration Climate ChangemakersCllr Charles QuinnMartin BuddOh Yes! Net Zero
Hull’s net zero story told on global stage as cities confront climate crisis 14th November 2024 Hull’s Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign has been showcased alongside globally significant climate action initiatives at a major international conference. Oh Yes! Net Zero joined delegates from the C40 Cities organisation – a global network of almost 100 cities united to confront the climate crisis – at Smart City Expo in Barcelona. Hull’s climate model […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Oh Yes! Net ZeroReckittSmart City ExpoUniversity of Hull
Free Hull Business Breakfast returns 27th September 2024 Businesses in Hull are invited to a free insightful and inspirational breakfast event next month. Hull Business Breakfast aims to provide local businesses with information on the latest support offerings in the city. Cllr Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, will provide a welcome and deliver an update on devolution, ahead of a talk […] Read more Business Devolution News Regeneration What's on Cllr Mike RossDevolutionFuture HumberHull Business BreakfastOh Yes! Net Zero
Trial launched to explore benefits of heat pumps for council tenants 23rd May 2024 Ideal Heating has launched a heat pumps trial with Hull City Council. The Living with Heat Pumps project will explore the benefits of living in a home with an air source heat pump compared to a traditional gas boiler. Ideal Heating has worked with Hull City Council and regional net zero campaign, Oh Yes! Net […] Read more Environment Housing News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral StrategyCllr Paul Drake DavisIdeal HeatingNornabell StreetOh Yes! Net Zero
Devolution: Committing to net zero 15th January 2024 Hull City Council continues to work towards its net zero targets as it reaffirms its commitment to creating a sustainable future. Devolution would help to achieve these goals, with the proposals on the table for Hull and East Yorkshire promising close working on pan-Humber matters. This would come in the shape of representation from the […] Read more Devolution Environment Flooding Living With Water News Regeneration 2030 Carbon Neutral Hull StrategyCllr Jack HainesDevolutionHull District Heat NetworkLiving With WaterOh Yes! Net Zero
‘Wood’ you believe it? Hull announced as Tree City of the World for third year running 26th April 2023 Hull City Council is delighted that the city has been recognised as a Tree City of the World by Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Hull is one of only 19 cities in the UK and 168 globally to be recognised and it is the third year in […] Read more Environment News Martin BuddOh Yes! Net ZeroTree Cities of the WorldUnited Nations
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
Before and after: See how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a modern transport hub 24th March 2022 Hull City Council recently released a new concept video and images showing how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed into a high-tech, environmentally friendly transport hub fit for the 21st century. Use the sliders below to see how Priory Park & Ride could be transformed… Watch the video … Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Oh Yes! Net ZeroPriory Park & RideSolar energy
