Hull Nature Trail pilot launches to reconnect communities with nature 30th October 2025 Hull City Council is proud to announce the launch of the first section of the Hull Nature Trail, a scenic route along the Holderness Drain. The pilot trail was developed in partnership with The Environment Agency, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Living with Water, and Groundwork, and marks the beginning of a wider plan to link green […] Read more Environment News Councillor Charles QuinnEnvironment AgencyGroundworkHolderness DrainHull Nature TrailLiving With WaterYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Living with Water completes flood resilience scheme at Derringham 22nd August 2025 Living with Water’s scheme to create natural flood resilience at Derringham, west Hull completed this week, representing a major milestone in the city’s flood mitigation plan. The Derringham scheme features six new aqua-greens at Louis Drive, Danube Road, Hunsley Avenue, Moorhouse Road, Coventry Street and Manor Road. These nature-based solutions act as temporary basins, storing […] Read more Flooding News Aqua greensCouncillor Charles QuinnDerringhamEast Riding CouncilEnvironment AgencyLiving With WaterUniversity of Hull
Flood resilience scheme underway at Setting Dyke 11th November 2024 Works will begin today, Monday 11 November, on the first phase of the construction of habitat and a flood storage feature within a west Hull watercourse channel, to improve flood defences in the area. Setting Dyke Catchment Improvement Scheme, based at Setting Dyke, which carries water from agricultural land in the East Riding, a storage […] Read more Environment Flooding News Regeneration Cllr Jack HainesDynamic DrainsEnvironment AgencyFloodingLiving With WaterSetting Dyke
Appeal for information after a fly-tipping incident near Preston Road 25th October 2024 Hull City Council is calling for information following a recent fly-tipping incident involving asbestos near two east Hull primary schools. This deposit of asbestos was found on Monday 21 October on land between Archbishop Sentamu Academy, on Preston Road, and Woodland Primary School. Fly-tipping is not only a crime, but where it includes asbestos wastes, […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
Illegal Hull waste collector prosecuted and fined over £1,000 3rd June 2024 Hull City Council has issued a warning to people in the city who collect waste illegally. The warning comes after the council successfully secured a prosecution against an unlicensed waste collector last month (May). Ashley Mathew Rugg of Morley Villas, Sherburn Street, Hull, was found guilty of unlawfully collecting scrap metal in January of last […] Read more News Waste Environment AgencyHousehold waste and recycling centresHull Magistrates Courtprosecutionwaste enforcement
More than 50 trolleys removed from Hull watercourses amid flooding concerns 3rd May 2024 Hull City Council is urging residents to ensure that they dispose of rubbish in the correct manner amid a flood risk after a shocking amount of litter was collected from Hull’s watercourses. As part of Hull’s Dynamic Drains project with the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Groundworks, more than 50 shopping trolleys and hundreds […] Read more Environment Flooding News Regeneration Rivers and bridges Waste Beverley and Barmston DrainEnvironment AgencyHolderness DrainRachel GlossopSetting DykeYorkshire Wildlife Trust
Occupiers and property owners urged to manage waste responsibly following environmental prosecution 19th January 2024 Hull City Council is urging occupiers and property owners to maintain the cleanliness of their land, after a prosecution that resulted in fines and costs totalling over £1k. This comes after two owners of a property in Hull were prosecuted by Hull City Council under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, for failing to […] Read more News Waste Councillor Julia ConnerEnvironment AgencyHousehold waste and recycling centresprosecutionwaste enforcement
Occupier of rented Hull property prosecuted for untidy land 31st October 2023 Hull City Council is urging property owners and occupiers to maintain the cleanliness of their land, after an environmental prosecution that resulted in fines and costs totalling over £1k. An occupier of a property in Hull has been prosecuted by Hull City Council for failing to deal with the condition of a rented property, which […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Julia ConnerEnvironment Agencyhousehold waste and recycling centrewaste enforcement
Landlords and property owners urged to manage waste responsibly following environmental prosecution 1st August 2023 Hull City Council is urging landlords and property owners to maintain the cleanliness of their land, after a prosecution that resulted in fines and costs totalling over £2k. M3A Property Investment Limited has been prosecuted by Hull City Council for failing to deal with the condition of a property on Mayfield Avenue, which was causing […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionsCouncillor Julia ConnerEnvironment AgencyHousehold waste and recycling centres
Appeal for information after a fly-tipping incident on Preston Road 11th July 2023 Hull City Council is calling for information following a recent fly-tipping incident involving asbestos near an East Hull primary school. This deposit of asbestos was found on Wednesday 5 July 2023 on the drain embankment near the entrance to Woodland Primary School on Flinton Grove, Preston Road, Hull. Fly-tipping is not only a crime, but […] Read more News Waste AsbestosDoug SharpEnvironment AgencyFly-tippingHousehold waste and recycling centresPreston Road
Warning as two major Hull fires caused by incorrect waste disposal 10th July 2023 Hull City Council is encouraging residents to dispose of their waste correctly, following two major waste-related fires. The Council continues to recommend that residents dispose of dangerous and potentially flammable items at the household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). This message comes after an increase in the number of waste related fires in the city, which are […] Read more News Waste Bring Back Heavy MetalDoug SharpEnvironment AgencyEnvironmental Services AssociationFCC EnvironmentHousehold waste and recycling centresHumberside Fire and Rescue
Hull residents urged to register for flood warnings as only 6.6 per cent signed up 23rd June 2022 Just days ahead of the 15-year anniversary of the 2007 flooding in Hull, Living with Water has revealed the city is lagging behind other towns and cities in Yorkshire when it comes to signing up for crucial flood warnings. Environment Agency figures show just 6.6 per cent of people in Hull have signed up to […] Read more Environment Living With Water News Environment AgencyFlood warningsFloodingLiving With Water
