Councillor Mark Ieronimo

View article Rix Group receives national award for its work supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

Rix Group receives national award for its work supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

One of Hull’s most prominent businesses 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. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a Good Travel Plan award […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance acts on feedback from engagement sessions with bus passengers and students

Hull Bus Alliance acts on feedback from engagement sessions with bus passengers and students

The Hull Bus Alliance has acted on feedback received from bus passengers, following a drop-in session at Tesco, Hall Road, Orchard Park, and a transport forum hosted by the Hull University Students’ Union (HUSU). The recent drop-in session, the first in a series planned for the year, saw staff from Hull City Council, East Yorkshire […]

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View article Pryme Street car park undergoing modern transformation 

Pryme Street car park undergoing modern transformation 

Pryme Street multi-story car park is currently undergoing improvement work to make it more welcoming.  Hull City Council’s Streetscene services are injecting vital investment into improving Pryme Street car park, to make it more pleasant for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.  On-going improvement work includes smart lighting upgrades, new signage, deep cleans, general repair, and […]

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View article Overnight closure for survey on Drypool Bridge  

Overnight closure for survey on Drypool Bridge  

Hull City Council is urging drivers to prepare for an overnight closure of Drypool Bridge by planning their journeys in advance.  Drypool Bridge will be closed overnight from 8pm Friday 23 February to 6am Saturday 24 February, to enable an asbestos survey to be carried out.   Pedestrian access will be maintained, with a diversion in […]

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View article Council extends supported bus services for a further two years

Council extends supported bus services for a further two years

Hull City Council has extended the contract for six supported bus services in the city for a further two years, until March 2026. Funded through the council’s budget and an allocation of bus service improvement plan (BSIP) grant funding from the Department for Transport, Stagecoach East Midlands will continue to provide services on six routes […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance announces calendar of events to engage with passengers across the city

Hull Bus Alliance announces calendar of events to engage with passengers across the city

A series of informal ‘drop-in’ sessions will take place across Hull in 2024 to help enhance bus services and grow passenger numbers in the city. The events are being hosted by the Hull Bus Alliance, which comprises of Hull City Council and the two main local bus operators, Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses, […]

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View article Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

Hull safety giant secures national award for supporting staff to choose sustainable travel options

One of Hull’s most notable businesses 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. Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has received a Good Travel Plan (Bronze) award from Modeshift STARS. The national STARS accreditation scheme recognises […]

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View article Councillor thanks highway operations team for winter maintenance work during cold snap

Councillor thanks highway operations team for winter maintenance work during cold snap

Hull City Council’s portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways has thanked council staff for keeping the city’s roads moving and pavements safe during the recent cold snap, which has seen temperatures plummet and icy conditions affecting Hull’s network. Councillor Mark Ieronimo went ‘back to the floor’ to meet the authority’s gritter drivers and street […]

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View article Council appoints First Step Sports to deliver road safety provision in the city

Council appoints First Step Sports to deliver road safety provision in the city

Hull City Council has committed to continuing cycle training for adults and pedestrian skills training for children through sessions delivered by First Step Sports Group. The new contract agreed by the council with the physical activity and training provider will see the popular ‘Rusty Riders’ cycle programme, which provides free cycle training to help adults […]

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View article City centre streets to benefit from new public realm designs

City centre streets to benefit from new public realm designs

Hull City Council has today (Wednesday 20 December) published a decision record that will award a contract for the design and project management of improvements to a number of city centre streets.  LDA Design Consulting Ltd will be responsible for the delivery of detailed designs covering Princes Dock Street, Humber Dock Street and High Street […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance secures Government approval for ‘enhanced partnership’ to deliver better services

Hull Bus Alliance secures Government approval for ‘enhanced partnership’ to deliver better services

The Hull Bus Alliance has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) decision to approve its plans for an enhanced partnership to deliver better bus services for the city and for passengers. In 2019, the UK Government set out how it would launch a revolution in bus services, delivering a better deal for bus users and committing to […]

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