Transport & Streets

View article University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

University bike hire hub to boost ‘exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction’

A new bike hire hub at the University of Hull will provide “exercise, wellbeing and carbon reduction” benefits to students and the city. The hub, located on the University’s campus, was officially opened on Monday 13 December at a ceremony attended by Hull City Council leader Cllr Daren Hale and John Marshall MBE, CEO of […]

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View article Weekly roadworks update – December 10

Weekly roadworks update – December 10

The Stoneferry Corridor improvement project continues next week, with some changes to previously scheduled works. Surfacing works to Chamberlain Roundabout, which were due to finish on Friday December 10, will now be completed by 6am on Wednesday 15 December. Arrangements for access to Lorraine Street during the closures will remain unaltered. Read our previous story […]

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View article Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane

Stoneferry improvement scheme: Overnight resurfacing in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane

The latest stage of the multimillion-pound Stoneferry improvement scheme will see essential overnight resurfacing work take place in Stoneferry Road and Ferry Lane from Wednesday 15 December. The work is expected to take two nights, but could run into a third night in the event of delays. Road closures will be as follows: Wednesday 15 […]

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View article Milestone for active travel scheme as ten schools take up the challenge

Milestone for active travel scheme as ten schools take up the challenge

Ten schools in Hull have now signed up to take part in Modeshift STARS, a scheme designed to encourage youngsters to travel actively. The programme offers training to children and young people to develop their confidence and skills to make their journey to school by bicycle. Sirius Academy West is just one of those schools […]

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View article Further fines for multiple littering offences committed in Hull

Further fines for multiple littering offences committed in Hull

A further 16 people have been convicted of littering offences committed in Hull, with fines and costs amounting to £6,210.  The convictions come after individuals failed to pay fixed penalty notices, issued in June of this year and obtained in November. This follows 15 convictions decided by magistrates between April and May 2021, which totalled £5,268. Councillor Rosie […]

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View article Weekly roadworks update – December 3

Weekly roadworks update – December 3

As previously reported, Bandstand Roundabout will be closed this weekend for essential repair and resurfacing works as part of the Stoneferry improvement scheme. The roundabout, at the junction of Stoneferry Road, Leads Road and West Carr Lane, will be closed from 7pm tonight (Friday 3 December) to 6am on Monday (6 December) to allow resurfacing […]

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View article Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards

Streetscene services shortlisted for two national awards

Hull City Council’s Streetscene services have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 APSE Performance Network Awards. Making up part of the Association for Public Service Excellence’s (APSE) Performance Network Programme event, the awards ceremony celebrates the best-performing and most-improved authorities for their achievements. Streetscene services’ work throughout 2020 and 2021 sees them nominated […]

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View article Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021

Council commended at Green Fleet Awards 2021

Hull City Council’s efforts in leading the way on electric vehicles have been recognised at a national awards ceremony. The Green Fleet Awards 2021, held last night at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, highlight the public and private sector vehicle fleet operators leading the way in tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and […]

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