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View article Living With Water badge launched for Guides, Brownies and Scouts

Living With Water badge launched for Guides, Brownies and Scouts

14th December 2022

The Living With Water partnership has launched a new badge for Guides, Brownies and Scouts as part of its work to increase flood awareness and resilience in Hull and the East Riding. Hull remains the second-biggest flood risk in the UK outside of London, and the new badge will encourage the next generation to “be […]

View article Why you might see us using a hosepipe during the ban

Why you might see us using a hosepipe during the ban

26th August 2022

As we near the end of a particularly hot and dry British summer, reservoir levels are running low and we are all being asked to use water wisely, with hosepipe bans in place in several areas of the country. From today, Hull comes under the same restrictions, with Yorkshire Water bringing in a temporary hosepipe […]

View article FloodLights: Hull set to host captivating outdoor show this weekend

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 […]

View article Roadworks taking place in Hull next week

Roadworks taking place in Hull next week

30th July 2021

Essential work to improve Hull’s roads will continue next week. Work to repair poor road surfacing in Priory Road will start on Monday 2 August. The improvement works will be carried out in two phases over the summer holiday period to ensure there is minimum disruption to residents and motorists. Councillor Dean Kirk, portfolio holder […]

View article Hull’s weekly roadworks update

Hull’s weekly roadworks update

9th July 2021

Essential works to improve Hull’s infrastructure continues this week. A breakdown of planned works taking place across the city has been detailed below, including future works, so motorists can plan their journeys in advance. The current works are being undertaken by a number of organisations in addition to Hull City Council, including Highways England and […]

View article Plans to protect city from flooding revealed

Plans to protect city from flooding revealed

21st June 2021

A six-year plan on how the city will be protected from flooding has been revealed. In Hull, more than 100,000 homes are at risk of flooding. To try and reduce flood risk, a huge amount of work and investment has gone into building flood defences to protect the city and its residents, but it can […]

View article Roadworks taking place in Hull

Roadworks taking place in Hull

21st May 2021

Hull is in the midst of a huge transformation to its transport system, with major works taking place across the city, including the A63, Stoneferry Corridor and ongoing utility repairs to vital gas, water and electric supplies. Once complete, the upgrades will offer improved transport infrastructure for motorists, cyclist and pedestrians. Motorists are advised to […]

View article Burst water main closes major traffic route in Hull

Burst water main closes major traffic route in Hull

18th May 2021

An emergency lane closure is in place in Spring Bank West due to a burst Yorkshire Water main, following a fire last weekend. This means that access to Princes Avenue by turning left from Spring Bank West is not possible. A diversion route is in place whilst mains repairs and road repairs are undertaken this […]

View article Diversion for drivers as footpath temporarily closes in Hull

Diversion for drivers as footpath temporarily closes in Hull

1st April 2021

Motorists and pedestrians are being advised that the footpath running between the A63 near Murdoch’s Connection and Waterhouse Lane is now closed so tunnelling work on a new sewer can be completed. A large sewer pipe spanning more than half a metre in diameter is being replaced as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street […]

View article Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

Plans on how to manage sustainable flood risk to be developed by Stantec

22nd March 2021

Plans on how to reduce flood risk using sustainable drainage across Hull as the East Riding are to be developed by Stantec. Stantec have been appointed by the Living with Water partnership to create a blue-green master plan to develop new ways in managing water and supporting regeneration across the region. Nevil Muncaster, Living with […]

View article Warnings issued for overrun roadworks in Hull

Warnings issued for overrun roadworks in Hull

23rd July 2020

Since April 2020 Hull City Council has issued 12 warning notices for overrun roadworks. Since the authority introduced a robust permit scheme, utility companies and council schemes are required to submit plans for works which affect traffic flows up to 12 weeks in advance. At present, utility companies approach Hull City Council for permits in […]

View article A third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds

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 […]