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View article Phase two of west Hull footpath improvements to start

Phase two of west Hull footpath improvements to start

After phase one of the footpath resurfacing and reconstruction programme in west Hull was completed ahead of schedule, Hull City Council has confirmed that phase two will commence on Monday 6 January. Works will begin on the northern footpath of River Grove, as well as on Lulworth Avenue and Lymington Garth. This will be undertaken […]

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View article City ranked in national top 10 for growth in bus patronage

City ranked in national top 10 for growth in bus patronage

Hull has been confirmed as one of the top 10 places in the country for growth in bus patronage, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport for 2023/2024. In its annual bus statistics report, the city came in at number 10 in a list that included London, Brighton and Hove, Nottingham, Reading, […]

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View article Council ready to respond when winter weather arrives

Council ready to respond when winter weather arrives

With the winter well and truly here, Hull City Council is continuously monitoring forecasts and is ready to put its winter weather plan into action. So far, the season has been a mild one, with warmer temperatures, storms and occasional bouts of rain but the council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect […]

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View article Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation

Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation

An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys. Rusty Riders is a free programme funded by Hull City Council and delivered by First Step Cycle, part of First Step Sports Group, from various locations in the city, […]

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View article TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change

TransPennine Express’ bi-mode Nova 1 trains set to arrive in Hull for the first time as train operator reminds customers of timetable change

TransPennine Express (TPE) is reminding customers that a new timetable is set to come into effect this Sunday (15 December). Customers travelling between Hull and Liverpool will be able to sit back and relax on TransPennine Express’ Nova 1 trains for the first time later this week. Nova 1 is a fleet of 19 five-carriage […]

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View article KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices

KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices

Telecommunications firm KCOM has become the latest business in Hull to be recognised for its work in promoting and supporting its staff to choose more active and sustainable travel choices as part of the Modeshift STARS business programme. The national accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that go above and beyond in developing, implementing and monitoring an […]

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View article Discounted bus fares to support individuals, families and friends celebrating the festive season

Discounted bus fares to support individuals, families and friends celebrating the festive season

The Hull Bus Alliance has confirmed that further discounted bus fare options are being laid on for the festive season to help support the local economy and provide greater choice when it comes to travelling around the city in the build up to Christmas. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will again be offering […]

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View article Appleton Primary pupils plant hedges as part of Setting Dyke flood resilience scheme

Appleton Primary pupils plant hedges as part of Setting Dyke flood resilience scheme

Children from Appleton Primary School spent a morning planting hedges and learning of the benefits of Hull City Council’s Setting Dyke Catchment Improvement Scheme. The pupils were given expert talks from the council’s flood resilience team before planting hedges which will help to protect the new natural flood management feature. The youngsters also learnt about […]

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View article Newland area next to benefit from Hull City Council’s Priority Streets regeneration programme

Newland area next to benefit from Hull City Council’s Priority Streets regeneration programme

Hull City Council has approved a £4 million investment into streets between Newland Avenue and Beverley Road in north Hull. The funding is part of Hull City Council’s Priority Streets programme which identifies areas of the city most in need of housing improvement works. The streets involved are De Grey, Lambert and Grafton Streets and […]

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View article National gold award for Hull Adventure Centre

National gold award for Hull Adventure Centre

A landmark year for Hull Adventure Centre has reached another peak after it won gold for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award at the Land Leisure & Tourism (LLT) Show 2024. The centre was announced as the winner at the annual awards at Birmingham’s NEC last month. The LLT Awards acknowledge those who […]

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