Councillor Mark Ieronimo

View article ‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service  

‘Remarkable’ school crossing patrol officer retires after 28 years of service  

Hull City Council’s streetscene services recently bid a fond farewell to a much-loved member of staff.  Joan Marriott retired in November after an incredible 28 years of service as a school crossing patrol officer, based on Amythest Road.  Joan, 88, first joined the council in 1997, taking on the role with pride and an unwavering commitment to the children she served.  For over two decades, rain or […]

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View article Drypool Bridge: Council announces details on next phase of works

Drypool Bridge: Council announces details on next phase of works

Hull City Council has announced the details for the next phase of works on Drypool Bridge. The bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians for eight weeks from mid-late May 2026, as part of the major repair and strengthening programme.  The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been working to fix the […]

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View article New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year

New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year

Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city. St Nicholas Primary School – part of Humber Education Trust – Longhill Primary and Estcourt Primary have joined nine other schools in Hull in taking part in the WOW – the […]

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View article Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city

Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city

Following an audit of Hull’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, and approval by Hull City Council’s West Area Committee, the local authority will soon start work in the west of the city to improve access controls to make it easier for people to travel actively around their local area. With the input and support of […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

Hull Bus Alliance announce festive group travel offer

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a group travel discount to help people get out and about over the festive season as well as providing a timely boost for the local economy during the busy Christmas and New Year period. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket […]

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View article Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

Popular cycle safety campaign returns with focus on schools

A successful cycle safety scheme will run across Hull for a fourth winter, but with a new focus on supporting young people who cycle to and from school to stay safe and stay seen during the darker nights. Over the past three years, Hull City Council’s Bike Lights for Dark Nights initiative has seen the […]

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View article Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time

Drypool Bridge: First phase of essential repairs successfully completed on time

Drypool Bridge will reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians from 8pm on Thursday 27 November, following the successful completion of the first phase of essential repair works.  The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, is working to fix the bridge following inspections last year, which highlighted the need for major repairs to […]

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View article Council responds to winter weather

Council responds to winter weather

Hull City Council is encouraging motorists and the travelling public to allow additional time for journeys and to drive to the conditions, following a flurry of winter weather overnight and with the forecast indicating subzero temperatures over the coming days. The council’s streetsence services have been gearing up for the prospect of icy conditions for […]

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