Hull City Council has taken over ownership of an area of natural woodland in the city to preserve its beauty and enhance accessibility for residents.
The local authority has completed … More
Hull City Council is continuing its drive towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030 by installing new electric vehicle charging points at depots across the city to serve its increasing number … More
Today is Earth Day, an annual event where people, businesses and organisations show support for environmental protection.
In March 2019 Hull City Council declared a climate emergency, which led to … More
People in Hull are being asked to answer questions which will help to develop a new Domestic Abuse Strategy for the city.
Residents are also being asked what they think … More
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 … More
Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row.
An audit in December praised the local authority’s energy use … More
A scheme designed to protect thousands of homes in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won a prestigious award.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation Scheme (AAEFAS) … More
Hull City Council is linking up with a major global organisation to help realise ambitious plans for a carbon-neutral future in the city.
The council, along with neighbouring East Riding … More
Plans to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes in Hull through a new heating network have moved a step closer.
The Hull District Heating Project would provide heating … More
Residents are being asked for their views about plans to create a large ‘aquagreen’ at Castlehill to reduce flood risk to homes and businesses in east Hull.
A public consultation … More
Work to environmentally enhance pockets of the city’s green spaces is well under way.
Areas across Hull will be filled with buckthorn and wildflower planting as part of plans to … More
A new campaign from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), supported by Hull City Council, is offering support and guidance to established and new businesses.
Here to Help which launched this … More
Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks.
The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure.… More
Buses in Hull are to become more cycle-friendly.
Bus company East Yorkshire has introduced eight new buses which allow passengers to store their bikes on board.
The specialist racks have … More
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin this evening.
In Spring Bank, the left-hand lane in both directions will be converted into a combined … More
Pop-up cycle lanes are becoming a key feature of Hull’s transport infrastructure as more people opt to use this greener form of travel.
As a result of lockdown, cycling has … More
Work to install pop-up cycle lanes in Spring Bank and Ferensway will begin in the next few weeks.
The Spring Bank scheme will include converting the left-hand lane in both … More
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 … More
Artwork unique to Hull will start appearing on traffic signal control boxes in the city.
In bid to tackle graffiti and vandalism, Hull City Council is embarking on a trial … More
Cycle lane improvement works have started in Freetown Way.
The work will include pop-up cycle lanes with the removal of the inside lane for motorists.
This means the newly segregated … More
Litter enforcement patrols will resume in Hull from Monday 29 June.
Enforcement against litter louts was briefly suspended following the start of the coronavirus pandemic, however officers will be patrolling … More
Five people have been caught fly-tipping in the same spot.
Five offenders have been caught on CCTV fly-tipping at the junction of Boulevard and Ena Street in Hull.
Anyone with … More
Thousands of green jobs could be created in Hull over the next decade, according to a new report.
The Local Government Association (LGA) Local green jobs report has identified … More
A £22 million scheme to help protect homes and businesses in Hull and the East Riding from flooding has won two top awards.
The Anlaby and East Ella Flood Alleviation … More
Work to improve Hull’s cycling infrastructure will begin this month.
Plans will include widening existing cycle lanes in areas including Freetown Way and an introduction of additional cycle lanes in … More
Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste.
Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus … More
Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure.
The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the … More
Hull City Council and Humberside Police are working with residents following reports of anti-social behavior and illegal hunting at Noddle Hill Nature Reserve in north Hull.
In the past few … More
A city-wide programme to clean Hull’s cycle tracks has begun.
Hull City Council workers have been busy trimming shrubs and grass verges, litter-picking, sweeping and removing large items from last … More
Almost 7,000 litres of water will be flushed through Hull city centre as part of a programme to cleanse its streets.
Disinfectant will also be sprayed on shop fronts and … More
