East Park and Pearson Park celebrate Green Flag Award
Hull City Council is celebrating Green Flag Awards for Pearson Park, which has been successful in attaining the award for the first time, and for East Park, which has retained … More
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New Holderness Road crossing improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists
Work to install a new pedestrian crossing in Holderness Road has now been completed.
The new crossing, at the junction with Southcoates Lane, will increase safety for pedestrians using this … More
Councillors, MPs and businesses join forces to ‘make voices heard’ on Hull rail electrification
Local councillors, MPs and businesses are being urged to join forces to make the case for electrifying and upgrading the railway lines in and out of Hull, amid fears rail … More
Hull City Council supports carbon neutral ambitions with promotion of renewable energy and low carbon technologies
Hull City Council is committed to identifying and promoting green solutions and technologies within the city.
The council is looking to appoint consultants to undertake detailed feasibility and project development … More
The Deep announces support for The Great Big Green Week
The Deep in Hull is supporting a national campaign this month highlighting the need for urgent action on climate change.
Ahead of COP26 and the United Nations Climate talks, The … More
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming”
“Changing how we travel is one of the single biggest things we can do to try and slow down global warming” says Councillor Dean Kirk, the person in charge of … More
Hull City Council doubles fleet of electric vehicles in six months
Hull City Council has taken a major step forward in its push to become carbon neutral by 2030 after doubling its electric battery-powered fleet vehicles (BEVs) in just six months.… More
Hull man fined for fly-tipping
A Hull man has been fined £382 after fly-tipping a fridge on Cranbourne Street in November 2018.
Sylwester Cebula of Mayfield Street, Hull pleaded guilty to Hull Magistrates’ in regards … More
Hull artist’s innovative designs to tackle vandalism recognised on world stage
A Hull artist who transformed the city’s streets with colourful and creative designs has been longlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2021.
Lydia Caprani was commissioned by Hull City Council … More
Natural woodland in Hull to be preserved by Hull City Council
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
More electric vehicle charging points in Hull to support carbon neutral ambition
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
5 things Hull City Council is doing to tackle climate change
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
Help form Hull’s strategy on domestic abuse, flood risk and adult education
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
Hull prepares for a month’s worth of rainfall over the next few days
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 awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact
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
Major award for scheme to protect Hull homes from flooding
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 appoints Carbon Trust to support city’s 2030 Carbon Neutral Strategy
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
Hull embarks on multi-million pound project to deliver low carbon heat to thousands of homes and businesses
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
Plan for a new ‘aquagreen’ to reduce flooding in east Hull
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
Pockets of wildflowers enhance Hull’s biodiversity offer
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
Campaign launches to support food businesses
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
Love Parks campaign challenges littering and anti-social behaviour
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
Bike-friendly buses come to Hull
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 begins tonight
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 in Hull seeing more get on their bikes
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
Cycling upgrade to begin in two major Hull city centre roads
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 third of Hull households not protected against flooding, study finds
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 to adorn Hull’s most vandalised spots
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
Pop-up cycle lanes in Freetown Way in Hull
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
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