Councillor Mark Ieronimo

View article Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June

Successful ‘Let’s Go Electric!’ event returns to Hull and the East Riding in June

Following a successful inaugural event last summer, residents of Hull and the East Riding will once again be able to find out more about electric vehicles (EV) and sustainable transport as the region hosts a second EV experience event.

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View article Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens vandalised

Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens vandalised

Hull City Council has confirmed that the city’s beloved Rose Bowl Fountain in Queen’s Gardens has been temporarily switched off following an act of vandalism.  Last month, during the late-May bank holiday, individuals forced entry into the fountain’s control room, causing significant damage to essential operating equipment.   As a result, the electronic system that controls the fountain requires reprogramming. Alongside this the fountain needs draining and cleaning before it can safely be […]

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View article Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure

Council reintroduces Bus Gate to support public transport during Drypool Bridge closure

Hull City Council will reintroduce the city centre Bus Gate from Wednesday 27 May for around eight weeks, to support bus use during the closure of Drypool Bridge.  The council has a legal duty to minimise disruption to public transport when planning and delivering major road works, ensuring bus routes remain operational wherever reasonably possible. This includes taking appropriate steps to protect the reliability and […]

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View article Over 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Over 30 Hull roads set for carriageway improvement works 

Hull City Council is set to commence its annual micro-surfacing programme next week, which will see 32 roads rejuvenated across the city.  The city-wide micro-surfacing programme, which will see over 39,000m2 of roads treated, will begin on Monday 18 May and is expected to be completed by Thursday 11 June, weather permitting.   Part of the council’s highways capital programme, these works aim to enhance the quality of the mainly residential roads, which are now […]

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View article Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

Council confirms dates for Drypool Bridge closure

After an initial announcement at the end of 2025, Hull City Council has now confirmed that Drypool Bridge will fully close to all vehicles and pedestrians for around eight weeks from Wednesday 27 May, as the major repair and strengthening programme enters a crucial phase.   The council, in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, have been […]

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View article Council to start enforcement of yellow box junctions on Ferensway

Council to start enforcement of yellow box junctions on Ferensway

Hull City Council is reminding drivers that enforcement of the yellow box junctions on Ferensway will commence tomorrow (13 May).  In December 2024, following cabinet approval, the council was granted the powers to enforce moving traffic offences by the Government. These include blocking a box junction, banned right or left turns, going the wrong way in a one-way street, or driving […]

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View article Annual cycle safety scheme supports Hull school children to stay safe and stay seen

Annual cycle safety scheme supports Hull school children to stay safe and stay seen

Hundreds of school children across Hull received free cycle safety equipment over the winter months alongside their cycle training as part of an annual initiative. ‘Bike Lights for Dark Nights’, run by Hull City Council and supported by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside and Safer Roads Humber, has seen the local authority engage […]

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View article North Bridge: Weekend closures for vital resurfacing work 

North Bridge: Weekend closures for vital resurfacing work 

*The second full closure of North Bridge, due to take place from 6am on Saturday 11 April until 6am on Monday 13 April, has been postponed. We will provide an update once a new date has been confirmed. Please note that all roadworks are subject to change. For live traffic and travel updates visit: https://travel.hull.gov.uk/live-traffic. […]

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