Preparation works are to begin for a planned £49m scheme to create a new relief road for Howden.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is due to start initial work on Monday 1 July to prepare for the creation of the new Howden Relief Road which will link the A614 Thorpe Road with Station Road.
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, Hull City Council will hold two public engagement events in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach.
From 10am-1.30pm, East Yorkshire Buses will be providing a fully electric, zero-emission, single-deck demonstrator Volvo BZL bus at Queen Victoria Square, Hull, and from 2-3.30pm at Hessle Square. No appointment is necessary for residents and local stakeholders to attend.
East Yorkshire, with its picturesque landscapes and charming towns, is a hidden gem worth exploring. While there are various modes of transportation available, buses offer a unique and convenient way to immerse yourself in the beauty of this region. In this blog post, we will delve into the benefits of using buses to travel around East Yorkshire, uncovering the treasures that await you at every stop.
Travelling by bus in East Yorkshire ensures convenience like no other. With well-connected routes and frequent schedules, you can effortlessly navigate the region’s popular tourist locations. Whether you’re planning to visit the historic city of Beverley, the stunning beaches of Bridlington, or the serene countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds, buses provide a hassle-free and cost-effective means of transportation.
As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, Hull City Council has committed to playing its part in tackling climate change.
A climate change summit held in Leeds this week launched the Climate Action Pledge by Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, a regional body set up to support and guide local organisations.
A solar carport has been installed at East Riding Leisure (ERL) Driffield by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
This is the first solar carport installed by the local authority in East Riding and it is believed to be the first of its kind.
Brandfixx, the world’s greenest vehicle branding company, has been highly commended at a prestigious national award ceremony.
Founded in 2020, the Hull firm based in Rotterdam Road has already won many accolades for its innovative panel-by-panel approach to branding.
East Yorkshire residents, including those living in Beverley, have only a few days left to respond to the draft Climate Change strategy survey.
Following the development of draft material for a Climate Change strategy, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking for public feedback via a survey to gather the views of residents.
A prestigious national award has been presented to the company that has transformed the vehicle branding industry.
Despite only launching two years ago, Brandfixx’s innovative panel-by-panel approach to branding has already won significant accolades thanks to its cost, time, and carbon savings.
Bio-D, a green cleaning company based in Hull, has opened a Pickup Point where orders can be picked up within two hours of being placed online.
Free pick-up will be available from Bio-D’s fulfilment site near Clough Road to both customers and businesses.
Humber Forest has celebrated their relaunch this week at one of its many tree planting projects in the East Riding area.
The project, which was brought forward by the Beverley Civic society and led by local charity The Conservation Volunteers, saw the planting of 1050 trees at the Archery Fields, Beverley.
People in Hull are being encouraged to Walk It, Bike It or Bus It for a cleaner, greener and healthier city.
For just one day a week, people who travel around Hull are being encouraged to swap their cars for walking, cycling or public transport.
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has secured its status as the city’s only B Corporation (B Corp) certified business.
Measuring a company’s entire social and environmental impact, the certification cements Bio-D as a leader in the global movement for an inclusive, fair, and regenerative economy.
Hull City Council have appointed specialists in the renewable energy sector to assess the feasibility of the council’s corporate sites for the installation of a number of green energy projects.
The council are looking at installing rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV), solar farms, wind turbines and solar canopies across their corporate sites.
Ideal Heating has announced it will be offering a series of new apprenticeship opportunities throughout 2022 as it prepares the next generation of talent with skills ready for a future in green energy.
With over 10 new apprenticeships set to be introduced across various areas of the business, the successful applicants will help Ideal play a part in the UK’s drive to become a net-zero economy by 2050, as it increases its production of low carbon heating products.
The Pasture Masters responsible for Beverley Westwood have recently planted trees in Newbegin Pits on the Westwood.
They have an ambitious tree-planting programme of which this is the start and there are plans to involve local schools and community groups to help form new plantations on the Beverley Commons.
Two more school expansion projects are to begin in Hull, as part of £50million investment into the city’s schools to increase pupil places, choices and provide outstanding learning environments for children.
Malet Lambert and Sirius Academy North will both see expansion works begin in early January, which will increase the number of places at each secondary school by 150 places.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is inviting residents to provide their views to the Council on climate change in the East Riding through an interactive online questionnaire.
Residents will be able to use an interactive map of East Riding to highlight locations where there are opportunities for further positive climate action and express any opinions about climate change more generally through a series of questions.
Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award for energy and sustainability at a major regional manufacturing awards ceremony.
The Make UK Manufacturing Awards recognises the achievements of companies from across the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. The winners of each category now go on to the National Manufacturing Awards Ceremony which will be held in London in January.