Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England 6th August 2025 Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 99% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,361 children, in total), putting […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City ArtsThe Bikeability Trust
Campaign encourages people to ‘share the road’ this summer 4th August 2025 People across the city are being urged to look out for one another over the busy summer months as part of a safety campaign to encourage motorists, people cycling, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly. The ‘Share the Road’ campaign will cover several themes, including – The campaign will […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull Cycle Forumroad safety
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city 16th June 2025 Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingLocal Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)Walking
Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week 9th June 2025 With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their confidence and encourage them to cycle more. The series, called ‘City Explorer’, will be delivered by qualified instructors from the council’s contractor, First Step Cycle. […] Read more News Parks Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on active travelCity ExplorerCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFirst Step Sports
Council shines light on the work of local transport volunteers 4th June 2025 This Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), we highlight the work of the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) – often the unsung heroes of transportation in Hull and East Yorkshire. Formed in 1999, YCCRP is made up of members that act as a voice for passengers, communities, town and parish councils, businesses, volunteer groups and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark Ieronimosustainable transportVolunteers' WeekYorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge 15th May 2025 More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, in autumn 2024, and now even more schools across the city can take part thanks to further funding from Active Travel England. WOW sees pupils […] Read more Children and families Environment Health and Social Care News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving StreetsWOW Challenge
Trinity Market Cycle Hub: Continuing to make cycles and cyclists safe in Hull 13th May 2025 Hull City Council and local charity, R-evolution, are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024/25. Last year, the number of people using the hub’s free, secure indoor cycle parking increased to 4,830, up 23% on 2023/24 when 3,905 people […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoR-evolutionTrinity Market Cycle Hub
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
