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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
