Fly-tippers warned as thousands of pounds in fines handed out in Hull 10th December 2020 People in Hull are being warned they will face enforcement action if they are found dumping waste after thousands of pounds in fines were handed out to fly-tippers. Residents are being encouraged to use services provided by Hull City Council to dispose of and recycle their waste – and not hand over waste to rogue […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Caught on cameraCllr Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Busy Holderness Road route to benefit from additional road improvements 9th December 2020 Work to improve a key section of Holderness Road, between Diadem roundabout and Ganstead roundabout, will begin next year. A full carriageway reconstruction will take place, providing a safer road surface for motorists. Work to improve parts of Holderness Road is already taking place, thanks to a major investment boost from central Government. And now […] Read more News Transport & Streets Councillor Chris MatthewsCouncillor Daren HaleDiadem roundaboutEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilGanstead roundaboutHolderness RoadHumber LEPStephen Parnaby
Highways England boost Hull’s transport network with funding grant 8th December 2020 Hull City Council has been awarded £1m by Highways England to carry out improvements to the city’s roads. The funding will support a range of measures to assist in mitigating the traffic impact at various locations in the vicinity to the main A63 Castle Street works, including roads which will be used as diversions during […] Read more News Transport & Streets A63 Castle StreetCouncillor Daren HaleJames LeemingMytongateNational Highways
Myton Bridge closure 1st December 2020 Myton Bridge will close to motorists in both directions this afternoon for a few hours. The closure is taking place so that an emergency inspection can take place. For motorists travelling towards the east of the city, a diversion will be in place via Lowgate and Drypool Bridge. And for motorists travelling west, the diversion […] Read more News Transport & Streets A-one+Myton BridgeNational Highways
Peterborough resident fined for throwing cigarette butt in Hull 1st December 2020 People in Hull are being urged to dispose of cigarette butts responsibly after more than 60 people were fined for littering in the city in the past year. More than 50 Hull residents were handed heavy fines after not disposing of used cigarettes correctly. And seven visitors, from as far away as Peterborough, were also […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonenvironmentEnvironmental Protection Act 1990Littering
Jails, bombs and map mysteries – explosive insight into the history of Hull 1st December 2020 A 235-year-old prison, a suspected Second World War bomb explosion and mysterious buildings that don’t appear on any maps could shed new light on the fascinating history of Hull. Archaeologists have started piecing together intriguing clues from the past as part of Highways England’s A63 Castle Street project. The 70-strong team are carefully excavating at […] Read more News Planning Regeneration Transport & Streets A63Castle StreetHoly Trinity ChurchHumber Field ArchaeologyNational HighwaysOxford Archaeology North
Have your say on safer cycling measures in Hessle Road 27th November 2020 Plans to install safer cycling routes in Hessle Road can now be viewed online. The work involves improving existing cycle lane infrastructure between Brighton Street and Priory Park roundabout. The proposed scheme will also incorporate slightly wider cycle lanes and introduce flexible bollards in some sections of the road, to provide physical segregation between cyclists […] Read more News Transport & Streets CommonplaceCouncillor Daren HaleCycle lanesDepartment for TransportHessle Road
Sculcoates Bridge remains open to pedestrians only 27th November 2020 Following a further inspection of Sculcoates Bridge last week, a decision has been made to limit access to pedestrians only. Access for pedestrians will be available on the north footpath only, with cyclists having to dismount before crossing the bridge. Councillor Daren Hale, portfolio holder for economic investment, regeneration and planning, said: “We commissioned a […] Read more News Transport & Streets BridgesChapman StreetCouncillor Daren HaleSculcoates Bridge
Warning as 15 people fined £400 for fly-tipping in Hull 26th November 2020 Hull residents are being warned that enforcement action will be taken against those found dumping waste illegally. It follows fines of £400 being issued to 15 people in the city under section 33 Environmental Protection Act 1990 after evidence of fly-tipping was obtained by the council’s environmental enforcement officers. People are being encouraged to use […] Read more News Transport & Streets Waste Cllr Anita HarrisonFly-tippinghousehold waste
Phased work continues in Holderness Road 24th November 2020 Essential repair work has started between the Railway Bridge and Jalland Street. The work is taking place from 7pm – 6am until Monday 30 November, and temporary traffic signals are in place so that two-way traffic is maintained. The work will be spilt into the following phases: Phase Date Section 1 Monday 23 November Inbound […] Read more News Transport & Streets Holderness RoadJalland StreetRailway BridgeRoadworks
Work to refresh cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin next week 20th November 2020 Work to refresh the cycle lanes in Beverley Road will begin on Monday 23 November. Work will include rebranding the bus lanes and incorporating visible cycle lanes within the existing road network. Additional signage and green road markings will be installed so that it will connect with the new pop-up cycle lanes installed in Freetown […] Read more News Transport & Streets Beverley RoadCouncillor Daren HaleCycle lanesThe Ashcourt Group
Historic cobbles restored as part of repair programme 20th November 2020 A programme of works to repair and restore historic cobbles in Hull’s Old Town is taking place. The work will ensure that the surface is safe for people to walk on, especially for those with mobility issues. The repair process reduces the gaps both in width and depth while retaining the historical look and feel […] Read more News Transport & Streets CobblesCouncillor Daren HaleHigh Street
