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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Opinions sought on Hull's cycling and walking routes
People are being asked to share their thoughts about Hull's cycling and walking City Council wants feedback on its 10-year Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).The scheme identifies problems with the current travel network and proposes sessions will be held and people have until 8 August to complete an online survey. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said the LCWIP supports bids for government said: "We are keen to understand people's walking and cycling habits and their attitudes towards the proposed LCWIP." The plan, seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, proposes investment to boost the following walking routes: Anlaby RoadHessle RoadSt George's RoadBoulevardWoodcock Street / Gordon Street / Cholmley StreetOfficials also identified the following key cycling routes used by commuters:Clough RoadPreston RoadFreetown WayMarfleet LaneCleveland StreetSutton FieldsKingswoodHessle RoadSutton RoadHawthorn Avenue to FerenswayChanterlands AvenueHolderness DrainFurther information about drop-in events will be published by the council later. The online survey can be found here. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Free training to encourage more cycling in Hull
Free cycle training is on offer for people in Hull. The City Explorer sessions aim to get more people cycling and boost confidence, Hull City Council said. Trial events are being held at West Park on Saturday 14 June and East Park on Sunday 15 June as part of Cycling UK's Bike Week include sessions for beginners and a guided cycling experience around the city. The training will be delivered by qualified instructors from the council's contractor, First Step Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at the authority, said he was delighted to be trialling the scheme during Bike Week which he described as "the UK's biggest celebration of cycling"."Those attending these initial sessions will help us shape the kind of experience that people will find most useful in supporting them to choose cycling, whether it be for leisure, to run local errands or for their daily commute," he include riding over varied terrain as well as practical road cycling skills in real city book, visit the First Step Sports Group website. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Boom time for Hull's Trinity Market Cycle Hub
A cycling hub has seen demand for its services increase by nearly a quarter in the past charity R-evolution is tasked by the council to operate a cycling hub from Trinity Market, helping support the authority's ambition to become "a city of active travel".In 2024/25, 4,830 people took advantage of Trinity Market Cycle Hub's free parking, compared with 3,905 people who used the facility the previous year. The number of bikes maintained and repaired also increased, from 1,555 in 2023/24 to 1, McCullough, R-evolution's chief executive, said the data showed "the essential role" the hub plays in "promoting cycling as an accessible mode of transport". R-evolution also accepted 80 donated bicycles last year - nearly double the previous year's total. Bikes are fully refurbished before they are resold at affordable prices, the charity Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council's lead for transportation, roads and highways, said it was committed to helping residents choose more active and sustainable forms of added: "This year's results at the Trinity Market Cycle Hub demonstrate strong engagement with people and communities across the city and highlight the increasing demand for cycling services in McCullough said the charity intends to increase the number of affordable cycles sold in 2025/26. He also said it was looking at providing cycling equipment such as rechargeable lights and chain to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
City centre bridge to close for repair works
A bridge across the River Hull will be closed at the weekend for repair work. North Bridge in the city centre will close from 06:00 BST on Saturday 17 May to 06:00 on Monday 19 May. Work includes essential resurfacing and waterproofing works "to ensure the structure remains safe for road users", Hull City Council said. The council added that the work was also part of preparing the road to handle diverted traffic ahead of the upcoming six-month closure of Drypool Bridge for major repair and strengthening work. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the bridge during the work, but motorists will be diverted over Drypool Bridge. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: "Due to the increased traffic volume that will be passing over North Bridge as the diversion and dedicated bus route during the Drypool Bridge closure, these works are essential to maintain the integrity of North Bridge throughout this period. "We understand the inconvenience this closure will cause and appreciate the public's patience and cooperation whilst our contractors carry-out these vital works." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. City bridge faces six-month closure for repairs Further structural survey on closed river walkway Hull City Council
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Hull city centre bridge to close for repair works
A bridge across the River Hull will be closed at the weekend for repair Bridge in the city centre will close from 06:00 BST on Saturday 17 May to 06:00 on Monday 19 includes essential resurfacing and waterproofing works "to ensure the structure remains safe for road users", Hull City Council council added that the work was also part of preparing the road to handle diverted traffic ahead of the upcoming six-month closure of Drypool Bridge for major repair and strengthening work. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the bridge during the work, but motorists will be diverted over Drypool Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: "Due to the increased traffic volume that will be passing over North Bridge as the diversion and dedicated bus route during the Drypool Bridge closure, these works are essential to maintain the integrity of North Bridge throughout this period."We understand the inconvenience this closure will cause and appreciate the public's patience and cooperation whilst our contractors carry-out these vital works."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
