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BBC News
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Council confirms £200k resurfacing work on A15 near Humber Bridge
A major road, close to the Humber Bridge, is to get a £200,000 upgrade, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) has foundation layer and the road surface of the A15 between the Humberfield roundabout and the junction with Ferriby High Road will be is due to begin on 7 July and will include clearing vegetation from the adjoining project should take two weeks and parts of the road will be closed between 20:00 to 05:00 BST from Monday to Saturday morning, the council added. During the works, the westbound slip road off the A63 will be closed along with the A15 where the work is taking for North Ferriby and the Humber Bridge will be diverted along the A63 to the Melton Interchange and back along the A63 for the Humber Holmes, director of infrastructure and facilities at ERYC, said: "These are essential road improvements, and we have scheduled them to be carried out overnight, to cause the least disruption to traffic."We want to thank motorists and local residents and businesses in advance for bearing with us while the work is carried out."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
25-06-2025
- BBC News
East Yorkshire councillors to look at school parking cameras idea
CCTV cameras could be installed at schools across East Yorkshire in hopes it will stop people parking Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) will discuss a proposal later after claims drivers in some areas have ignored permit restrictions, road markings and leave their vehicles in dangerous positions.A similar scheme has been in force in North East Lincolnshire since 2022, which has seen motorists issued with fines up to £ BBC has contacted ERYC for comment. Councillor David Nolan, who is proposing the idea, said the cameras would not be a "money spinner" for the authority and would "improve road safety and protect children".He said: "No matter what signs you put up there will always be a minority of selfish and thoughtless people who want to drive up to the school gates. The current system isn't working. "This is about prevention. We can't let something horrific happen outside a school and then say we should have done more."The costs of the cameras would be covered by the fines that are generated. We're not in the business of fining people, we want to educate people and hopefully change behaviours."In February, people living near Westfield Primary School, Cottingham, claimed their lives had been made a "nightmare" by people doing the school Police has previously posted patrols at Welton Primary School after reports of inconsiderate and dangerous parking there. If the latest motion is passed by ERYC, cameras would be installed at several sites on a trial Winthorpe Road, Hessle, a permit scheme is already in force to restrict vehicles using the street to drop off and pick up children from Penshurst School. Residents said they would welcome the introduction of cameras as an "extra deterrent".Holly, who has lived in the street for two years, said she had noticed issues with parking since she moved said: "It's not a massive problem until people are blocking driveways or parking on corners - that's when it gets annoying."I think I would be in favour of the cameras. It would stop a lot of idiots ignoring the rules. We just want people to be considerate and think about safety." Daniel, who works as a photographer, was also enthusiastic about the idea of using technology to help bring an end to parking said: "It's awful. We have passes but nobody enforces it. I've applied to have a drive in front of my house because the street parking is so bad at school times."I'd be absolutely in favour of bringing cameras in." But Sophie, who was parked in Winthorpe Road but lived in a neighbouring street, branded the idea of CCTV cameras "stupid"."The situation isn't great, it can be absolutely horrendous but I don't agree with bringing in cameras. The traffic clears quickly enough so we should all just get on with it."The motion will be looked at by ERYC at a full council meeting later. 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.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fresh plans for £40m park-and-ride to be submitted
Revised plans for a £40m park-and-ride site north of Hull will be submitted "in the coming weeks", a developer has confirmed. An initial proposal for the scheme, at the Dunswell roundabout of the A1079 near Kingswood, was submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) by Ashcourt Group last year. However, it was withdrawn in March after concerns were raised about noise and light pollution, retail outlets and a bus depot. Mike Stathers, the head of external affairs at Ashcourt Group, said: "The team has taken on board concerns raised by residents and this scheme will lead to much reduced traffic congestion and pollution along Beverley Road into Hull." "We hope to have the revised plans ready for submission by mid-summer," he added. The site, which is just outside the city boundary, is designated for a park-and-ride in ERYC's local plan. The initial proposal included space for 500 vehicles, a petrol station, car wash and drive-through restaurants. However, residents lodged objections, saying they feared the development would "cause chaos" and be "unworkable". In February, Hull City Council (HCC) wrote to ERYC to object to the inclusion of a bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station. HCC said that while it shared an "aspiration" for a park-and-ride, there were already restaurant facilities nearby. In a separate letter of objection, three Hull city councillors, including the authority's leader Mike Ross, described the proposal as a "ghastly, oversized development". Ashcourt Group, a Hull-based construction company, said the fresh proposal would represent "one of the largest traffic management and infrastructure improvements to be undertaken in the region for decades" and would be "entirely funded" by private investment. The developer claimed it would provide "faster" transport links between Hull and Beverley and the two local hospitals, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill in Cottingham. The new proposal would still include food and retail spaces as Ashcourt said it believed there was "clear demand for such outlets in this area". Mr Stathers added: "Our proposal is very much about getting people out of cars and into energy efficient buses, reducing congestion and pollution. "At the same time it will protect and enhance public transport services across many key areas of Hull and East Yorkshire." The BBC understands the updated proposal will be submitted to the council by the end of July. 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's new park and ride plans submitted Residents submit objections to park and ride plans Ashcourt Group East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fresh plans for £40m park-and-ride to be submitted
Revised plans for a £40m park-and-ride site north of Hull will be submitted "in the coming weeks", a developer has confirmed. An initial proposal for the scheme, at the Dunswell roundabout of the A1079 near Kingswood, was submitted to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) by Ashcourt Group last year. However, it was withdrawn in March after concerns were raised about noise and light pollution, retail outlets and a bus depot. Mike Stathers, the head of external affairs at Ashcourt Group, said: "The team has taken on board concerns raised by residents and this scheme will lead to much reduced traffic congestion and pollution along Beverley Road into Hull." "We hope to have the revised plans ready for submission by mid-summer," he added. The site, which is just outside the city boundary, is designated for a park-and-ride in ERYC's local plan. The initial proposal included space for 500 vehicles, a petrol station, car wash and drive-through restaurants. However, residents lodged objections, saying they feared the development would "cause chaos" and be "unworkable". In February, Hull City Council (HCC) wrote to ERYC to object to the inclusion of a bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station. HCC said that while it shared an "aspiration" for a park-and-ride, there were already restaurant facilities nearby. In a separate letter of objection, three Hull city councillors, including the authority's leader Mike Ross, described the proposal as a "ghastly, oversized development". Ashcourt Group, a Hull-based construction company, said the fresh proposal would represent "one of the largest traffic management and infrastructure improvements to be undertaken in the region for decades" and would be "entirely funded" by private investment. The developer claimed it would provide "faster" transport links between Hull and Beverley and the two local hospitals, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill in Cottingham. The new proposal would still include food and retail spaces as Ashcourt said it believed there was "clear demand for such outlets in this area". Mr Stathers added: "Our proposal is very much about getting people out of cars and into energy efficient buses, reducing congestion and pollution. "At the same time it will protect and enhance public transport services across many key areas of Hull and East Yorkshire." The BBC understands the updated proposal will be submitted to the council by the end of July. 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's new park and ride plans submitted Residents submit objections to park and ride plans Ashcourt Group East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Council objects to park and ride extras
The head of planning at Hull City Council (HCC) has written to East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) to object to a proposed park and ride site on the A1079 on the outskirts of Hull. In January, plans for a 500-space park and ride on land near the Dunswell roundabout were submitted to ERYC. The letter makes clear that the objection is not to the principle of a park and ride site, but to a 12-bay bus depot, three drive-through restaurants and a petrol station which are part of the application. ERYC will decide whether to approve the development, which would be just metres from its border with Hull. In the letter, HCC states it shares an "aspiration" with ERYC for a new park and ride facility to help reduce traffic congestion between the north of Hull and the city centre. However, it argues there is no need for the extra facilities as there are already three petrol stations and several drive-through facilities nearby. Opposition to the development has also come from residents who live in houses neighbouring the site, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The residents, who live within the HCC boundary, have been joined by a number of senior councillors in their campaign against the park and ride. Yorkshire Water has also objected as some of the buildings would be located above the water supply infrastructure. "This could seriously jeopardise Yorkshire Water's ability to maintain the public water network and is not acceptable," the company said. "We strongly advise that, prior to determination of this application, the site layout is amended to allow for adequate protection of the water mains." 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's new park and ride plans submitted Hull City Council East Riding of Yorkshire Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
