Councillor Mark Ieronimo

View article Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Council seeks contractor to ‘futureproof’ Kingswood roundabouts

Hull City Council is seeking a contractor to deliver two roundabout improvement schemes, at Ennerdale Leisure Centre and Wawne Road / Bude Road, as part of the Kingswood Area Action Plan (AAP). The schemes will: It is anticipated that a contractor will be appointed in November, with the aim of starting on site in January […]

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View article Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme

Council announces full closure of Drypool Bridge to progress major repair programme

Hull City Council has confirmed that Drypool Bridge will be fully closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from Monday 15 September to late-November 2025, to allow the next phase of a major repair and strengthening programme to take place. The council, working in partnership with local contractors Esh Construction and designers Mason Clark Associates, began […]

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View article Carriageway resurfacing commences on Beverley Road 

Carriageway resurfacing commences on Beverley Road 

Essential carriageway resurfacing works have begun on Beverley Road, northbound, between Evergreen Drive and the city boundary.  The intention of this scheme is to renew the carriageway, to ensure the highway provides a safe and even surface for traffic with adequate grip and skid resistance  The work started on Tuesday 26 August and will be […]

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View article Hull Bus Alliance announces new and enhanced services for the city 

Hull Bus Alliance announces new and enhanced services for the city 

The Hull Bus Alliance has announced a number of changes to bus services, as of Monday 1 September 2025, designed to improve punctuality and reliability while introducing new routes that make bus travel a more accessible and attractive option for residents across the city.  The service enhancements form part of the bus service improvement plan […]

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View article Hessle Road flyover: Investigation works completed ahead of schedule 

Hessle Road flyover: Investigation works completed ahead of schedule 

Hull City Council is pleased to announce that investigation works on the Hessle Road flyover will be completed this evening (Friday 22 August) – three weeks earlier than originally planned.  The investigations, carried out by Hull-based engineering firm Mason Clark Associates, began in early July as part of the councils five-year infrastructure investment programme.   Originally […]

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View article Carriageway improvements scheduled for Priory Way

Carriageway improvements scheduled for Priory Way

Hull City Council will begin overnight carriageway improvement works on Priory Way next week.   In response to feedback from residents and motorists, the council will be completing carriageway resurfacing and road marking upgrades on Priory Way, from the junction with Saxon Way to the top of the A63 westbound exit slip road.   The works are […]

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View article Hull SEND providers secure national travel plan recognition

Hull SEND providers secure national travel plan recognition

Two providers of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in Hull are celebrating after being presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in promoting active and sustainable travel to staff and students. Bridgeview, a special school for pupils with social, emotional, mental heath as well as communication and interaction needs, and the Whitehouse pupil […]

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View article Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling 

Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling 

Following the completion of detailed design work, Hull City Council has today (Thursday 14 August) published tender documents to secure a contractor to deliver a scheme for Freetown Way that would see a return to two lanes of traffic and a focus on off-road cycling. The council aims to appoint a contractor as soon as […]

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View article Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England

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 […]

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View article August bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull

August bus fare discount for families and groups travelling in Hull

The Hull Bus Alliance is encouraging families and groups of friends to travel by bus this August and save money with the launch of a discounted fare. Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses will be offering the Hull Card Group ticket for just £11, perfect for days out or for those attending the range […]

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View article Campaign encourages people to ‘share the road’ this summer

Campaign encourages people to ‘share the road’ this summer

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 […]

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View article Queen Victoria Square fountains switched off after vandalism

Queen Victoria Square fountains switched off after vandalism

The fountains in Queen Victoria Square have been temporarily switched off after detergent was poured into the water, causing damage to the internal mechanisms.   The fountains were recently brought back into operation after the completion of scheduled maintenance and repair works earlier this year.  However, an additional fault affecting the internal mechanisms – critical to […]

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