Rix Group continues to receive national recognition in supporting staff to choose sustainable travel 8th May 2025 One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received another national award for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a ‘Very Good Travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARSRix Groupsustainable transport
Hull’s active and sustainable travel credentials showcased at national awards 3rd April 2025 Hull has been highlighted as an example of best practice, nationally, in promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and the use of public transport for everyday journeys after securing two awards at a summit in London. Representatives from Hull-headquartered business, Sewell Group, and from Hull City Council attended the event, organised by Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel […] Read more Business Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelHull City CouncilModeshift STARSSewell Groupsustainable transportTeam ModeshiftTravelWise Week
Successful campaign to support cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ completed for another winter 18th February 2025 A campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event on Princes Avenue. Hull City Council’s popular Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative returned late last year and saw five public events take place at various locations across […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBike Lights for Dark NightsCouncillor Mark IeronimoHEY VolunteeringHumberside PoliceOffice of the Police and Crime CommissionerSafer Roads Humber
Apprenticeship supports Hull-based coach to inspire young athletes in the city 14th February 2025 Helping young people learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads or navigate their way to school is all in a day’s work for Jacob Dennis, a sports coach working in Hull. At just 20 years old, Jacob has already made a remarkable impact in the field of sports coaching and is […] Read more Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsNational Apprenticeship Week
TravelWise Week campaign shortlisted for national award 28th January 2025 Hull City Council could secure back-to-back national awards for promoting active and sustainable travel to residents, businesses and communities, after being shortlisted for the 2024 TravelWise Week Awards. Modeshift, the not-for-profit sustainable travel organisation that organises TravelWise Week, has confirmed that Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the TravelWise Week Campaign – Local Authority […] Read more Environment News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark Ieronimoeast yorkshire busesHull City CouncilHumberside PoliceNorthernR-evolutionStagecoach East Midlandssustainable transportTeam ModeshiftTravelWise WeekYorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
Cycle training programme sees huge increase in participation 19th December 2024 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, […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsRusty Riders
KCOM recognised with national certificate for supporting staff to make active travel choices 6th December 2024 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 […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoKCOMModeshift STARSsustainable transport
Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative returns to support city’s cyclists to ‘stay safe and stay seen’ 29th November 2024 A successful safety scheme will return to Hull’s roads this winter, aimed at helping cyclists to stay safe and stay seen when riding around the city during the darker nights. After supporting and educating hundreds of cyclists over the past two years, Hull City Council will again be running its popular Bike Lights for Dark […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBike Lights for Dark NightsCouncillor Mark IeronimoHumberside PoliceHumberside Police and Crime CommissionerSafer Roads Humber
Hull hotel receives national certificate for walking, cycling and public transport 28th November 2024 Doubletree by Hilton, in Hull, has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The hotel has progressed from an ‘Approved Travel Plan’ to a ‘Good Travel Plan’ award after delivering a range of initiatives over the past […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoDoubleTree by HiltonModeshift STARSsustainable transport
National hotel chain adopts new approach to active and sustainable travel after success in Hull 20th November 2024 A national hotel chain has changed its approach to staff travel planning across the country after enjoying success at its hotel in Hull. Holiday Inn has signed up to the Modeshift STARS Business programme nationwide after its hotel on Hull Marina signed up to the scheme in the city to help encourage and support its […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHoliday Inn Hull MarinaModeshift STARSsustainable transport
Iconic Hull business group secures national status for supporting staff to make sustainable travel choices 31st October 2024 One of Hull’s most iconic business names has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. The Sewell Group has received a Very Good Travel Plan award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises workplaces that […] Read more Business News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARSSewell Groupsustainable transport
Hull pupils step up for new challenge 25th October 2024 Chiltern Primary School is the first school in Hull to sign up for WOW – the walk to school challenge from Living Streets, which sees pupils record how they get to school using the interactive WOW Travel Tracker, with those who walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or ‘Park and Stride’ to school being awarded a monthly […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelChiltern Primary SchoolCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving StreetsWOW Challenge
