East Yorkshire Buses, a leading public transport operator in the region, has voiced deep disappointment in response to Hull City Council’s decision to downgrade bus priorities within the city. Ben Gilligan, Managing Director of East Yorkshire Buses, described the move as a significant step backwards, which potentially leaves a perception that the council has a lack of commitment to supporting the bus network during a crucial stage of recovery.
Councillors in Hull and the East Riding have today agreed that proposals for devolution in the region should go out to public consultation.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council both held extraordinary full council meetings, in which each council voted in favour of progressing with the devolution proposals.
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, Hull City Council will hold two public engagement events in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach.
From 10am-1.30pm, East Yorkshire Buses will be providing a fully electric, zero-emission, single-deck demonstrator Volvo BZL bus at Queen Victoria Square, Hull, and from 2-3.30pm at Hessle Square. No appointment is necessary for residents and local stakeholders to attend.
In response to a decision taken by Hull City Council’s Cabinet, Hull’s bus lanes will operate during peak hours in both directions.
The city will now initiate a traffic regulation order (TRO) proposing changes to all bus lanes except the Carr Lane bus gate, which will remain open 24/7. Moreover, the council will assess all key junctions and crossings along each bus route to determine if additional safety measures can be implemented, as well as reviewing parking arrangements within bus lanes to ensure that there is always room for moving traffic.
A number of volunteers from across the Humber region were recognised at the HEY Smile Foundation’s Time2Volunteer awards.
A total of almost 300 volunteers, award category sponsors, and partners attended the event, including East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council, and Hull CVS. We had the opportunity to thank those who give their time to help others.
Hull City Council and its partners will be hosting various events across the city in support of TravelWise Week, a world-wide, week-long travel challenge where sustainable travel organisation, Modeshift, encourages everyone to travel wisely.
It is the council’s ambition to make Hull cleaner, greener and healthier by encouraging residents to choose active forms of travel like walking, cycling or taking the bus.
Bude Park will soon have much-improved football facilities thanks to investment from the Premier League, the FA, and the government’s Football Foundation.
The Football Foundation identified Bude Park as a potential improvement site.
A new parklet outdoor seating area will soon be installed on Princes Dock Street.
Hull City Council has awarded the project’s manufacture, supply, delivery, and installation to Pearl Green Engineering Limited, according to a published decision record.
Western Docklands Masterplan public consultation is underway for six weeks.
Last month, Hull City Council’s Cabinet backed the masterplan, which suggests a range of different uses, with an emphasis on employment land to the west and residential/commercial and leisure land to the east.
In a unanimous decision, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved the Western Docklands Masterplan, paving the way for a consultation with residents and business owners.
There are three areas within the Western Docklands: Albert and William Wright Docks, Castle Street, and Smith & Nephew.
In an effort to help Hull families cope with the cost of living this Christmas, Hull City Council is providing free parking in the city centre and funding to cut bus fares.
On Saturdays and Sundays throughout December, shoppers can park for free in the council’s multi-storey car parks on Osborne Street, Pryme Street, and George Street. There is no need to purchase a ticket.
For the first time since receiving charitable status, 360 Grassroots Foundation is accepting funding applications for grassroots sports in Hull.
Founded by 360 Chartered Accountants, the Foundation will offer financial assistance to families and caregivers of children in the HU1 to HU9 postcode areas who are struggling to pay for sports subscriptions, equipment, or travel.
Matt Jukes, Chief Executive of Hull City Council, and Council Leader, Councillor Mike Ross, invited primary school pupils to design the city council’s corporate e-Christmas card.
Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross has joined forces with a local charity to set up a new fund that will help families with children attending primary schools in the city who are in need this winter.
This fund will help families with some of the challenges they will face during this period by sponsoring Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University to create this fund.
As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge, Hull City Council has committed to playing its part in tackling climate change.
A climate change summit held in Leeds this week launched the Climate Action Pledge by Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission, a regional body set up to support and guide local organisations.
