Hull City Council

Checking The Safety Of Taxis In Hull As Part Of A Joint Operation

Checking The Safety Of Taxis In Hull As Part Of A Joint Operation
August 8, 2024
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A team of licensing compliance officers from Hull City Council, Wolverhampton Council, and Humberside Police conducted safety checks on Hull taxis and hackney carriages. 

Recently, joint checks have been conducted several times, with the most recent one taking place on July 24. At random, taxis are stopped and thoroughly inspected, including checking the vehicle and the driver’s documentation. There are a number of taxis licensed in Wolverhampton that operate in Hull, which is permitted under licensing laws and regulations.

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The City Of Hull Maintains Its Top 10 Ranking For Cycling Training For Children

The City Of Hull Maintains Its Top 10 Ranking For Cycling Training For Children
August 5, 2024
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Hull has maintained its status as one of the country’s top locations for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.

Between April 2023 and March 2024, 92% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,212 children, in total), putting Hull in the top 10 alongside Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Plymouth City Council, Kirklees Council, Warrington Borough Council, North Lincolnshire Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, Lancashire County Council, Cambridgeshire County Council and Leeds City Council.

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Residents Encouraged To ‘Be a Bike Hero’ During National Bike Week

Residents Encouraged To 'Be a Bike Hero' During National Bike Week
June 3, 2024
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A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).

Organised by national charity, Cycling UK, Bike Week is the UK’s biggest awareness-raising moment of the year for cycling and a chance to highlight all the benefits that riding a bike can bring, both for health and well-being and more widely in terms of the positive impact it has communities and the planet.

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Women At The Top In Global Technology To Tackle Dismal Diversity Figures

Women At The Top In Global Technology To Tackle Dismal Diversity Figures
June 3, 2024
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Women at the top of the global technology industry will seize the opportunities presented by an event in Hull to tackle the “dismal” figures for diversity in the sector.

Tech Expo, which takes place at the Bonus Arena on Tuesday 9 November and is part of Tech Week Humber, will bring together women from some of the biggest tech brands locally and internationally for a “Women In Technology” panel aimed at addressing the imbalance.

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Samaritans Marathon Row on Market Cross In Beverley

Samaritans Marathon Row on Market Cross In Beverley
May 28, 2024
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With Samaritans being Charity of the Year for the TCS London Marathon 2024, Hull Samaritans set their own challenges to coincide with the internationally-recognised event.

Supporters Michael Starkey and Callum Norsworthy rowed a 24 hour non-stop relay on the Market Cross in Beverley, from 1.00pm Saturday 20th April to 1.00pm Sunday 21st April.

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Bus Connectivity Plan To Be Published By Council

Bus Connectivity Plan To Be Published By Council
May 21, 2024
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To improve and enhance bus services within the city, Hull City Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals for its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2024/2025.

Through the Hull Bus Alliance, the council will work with local bus operators, Stagecoach and East Yorkshire Buses, to improve bus frequency, pilot new routes, and introduce fare discounts so that bus passenger numbers will grow, traffic congestion will be reduced, and air quality will improve.

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East Yorkshire Buses Disappointed Over Reduction In Bus Lane Hours

East Yorkshire Buses Disappointed Over Reduction In Bus Lane Hours
January 19, 2024
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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.

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Bus Operators And Councils Work Together To Demonstrate Electric Buses

Bus Operators And Councils Work Together To Demonstrate Electric Buses
November 29, 2023
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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. 

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Operating Hours For Bus Lanes Will Change Following A Cabinet Decision

Operating Hours For Bus Lanes Will Change Following A Cabinet Decision
October 24, 2023
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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.

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Awards Ceremony For Time2Volunteer Volunteers

Awards Ceremony For Time2Volunteer Volunteers
October 16, 2023
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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.

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Hull Encouraged To ‘Travel Wisely’ With Various Events Planned For Travelwise Week

Hull Encouraged To 'Travel Wisely' With Various Events Planned For Travelwise Week
September 12, 2023
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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.

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Western Docklands Masterplan Consultations Are Now Open

Western Docklands Masterplan Consultations Are Now Open
February 9, 2023
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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.

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Shopping In Hull Has Never Been Easier With Free Parking And £5 Group Bus Tickets

Shopping In Hull Has Never Been Easier With Free Parking And £5 Group Bus Tickets
December 6, 2022
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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.

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