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BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Hull divided over 'share the road' campaign
A safety campaign encouraging motorists and cyclists to "share the roads" in Hull responsibly has met with a mixed reaction from Mark Ieronimo, the city council's lead for transportation, roads and highways, said the campaign was not about lecturing people, or catching people out."We are all just trying to get somewhere and we all have a part to play when it comes to safety on the city's highway network," he campaign is part of the council's efforts to make the city more cycle-friendly. A BBC Facebook post about the campaign attracted almost 200 post said it appeared to be a "one-way transaction", with no requirement for cyclists to do their bit."It's a good idea to blend in with your surroundings by wearing all black and no lights. That way you can only be seen at the last minute," the post wrote: "Cyclists wobble all over the place and pull out in front of you without any warning expecting car drivers to give them what they consider their right of way."However, some took a more nuanced approach to sharing the roads."There are good and bad drivers and riders [using] all types of transport," one person said."Just remember on two wheels most accidents are fatal. All need to take care."Others pointed out that many cyclists also drive cars and had better awareness than someone "who travels exclusively in a two-tonne steel killing machine"."It's drivers who kill other road users, not cyclists," they added. Look North viewers also shared their thoughts by said: "Cyclists will earn respect from me when they wear helmets, don't cycle on pavements, jump red traffics lights and only ride two abreast."Meanwhile, Cheryl said many cyclists did not use the dedicated cycle paths, "resulting in increased conflict and a lack of tolerance for cyclists".Paula questioned why cyclists, many of whom also drove cars, behaved differently "as soon as they slip on their Lycra". Bike shop owner Ed Neilson said cyclists were all being "tarred with the same brush".He said there was a huge difference between the cyclists who ride out and about at a weekend for sport and people dressed in black riding through the middle of Hull."I see these people ride through red lights and it's terrifying and I totally agree with every motorist who is upset by that," he he said one of his colleagues was nearly knocked off while riding in a cycle lane by a motorist cutting across to enter a place of work."When he stopped to remonstrate, the driver said 'I bet you are one of these cyclists who go through red lights'," he added. 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Completed city centre work makes Hull more 'inviting'
Improvement work on the oldest street in Hull has been completed. A new crossing and footpaths have been installed in High Street, while work has also been carried out on Humber Dock is part of a wider project aiming to make the city centre more City Council cabinet member Mark Ieronimo said the improvements were "a significant step in creating a city centre that's better connected, easier to move through and more inviting". The work has been paid for by National Highways and the city council, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
23-07-2025
- BBC News
Hull's Queen Victoria Square fountain shuts due to vandalism
A fountain in Hull's Queen Victoria Square has been switched off after it was damaged by vandalism, the city council water feature was only restored in May after being closed for two years due to issues with the water the council said detergent was poured into the water on 20 July "causing damage to the internal mechanisms".The authority said it was working with Humberside Police to identify the culprits. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure at the council, asked for the public's patience "while the issue is being resolved"."Unfortunately, a further fault within the internal mechanisms has been identified, believed to be the result of detergent being deliberately poured into the fountains over the weekend," he said."This kind of reckless and irresponsible behaviour is completely unacceptable. It's not only resulted in the damage of a much-loved city centre feature, but it is also going to cost taxpayer money to repair, which could be better spent elsewhere."We know how much residents and visitors enjoy the fountains, especially during the summer months, so we fully understand how frustrating this news will be. However, public safety must always come first."The fountains were installed as part of Hull's year as the UK's City of Culture in 2017 and quickly became a popular attraction for families and BBC has contacted Humberside Police for a 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Don't feed birds in Queen Victoria Square, says Hull City Council
Signs are to be put up to discourage bird feeding as part of efforts to spruce up a city centre City Council said its team of pest-control officers were working on the "most suitable long-term strategy for managing birds" in the area around fountains in Queen Victoria are due to remove three benches closest to the fountains later. A spokesperson said the benches would be refurbished and reconfigured in a bid to "reduce litter build-up and discourage bird feeding", in order to help protect water quality. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transport and infrastructure, said: "Queen Victoria Square is a focal point of our city centre and the fountains are a much-loved feature."Therefore, we want to make sure they stay clean, safe, and running smoothly throughout the summer."These bench improvements are proactive step toward ensuring that, and they are part of a bigger plan to make our public spaces more inviting and better cared for." 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. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
09-07-2025
- BBC News
20mph zone approved for Hull's Old Town to make Lowgate safer
Plans to introduce a 20mph zone in Hull's Old Town following the death of a woman who was hit by a car have been City Council said the speed limit would be put in place by the end of the summer, as part of its wider plans to improve the area for Kirby, 31, died on Lowgate on 27 August 2021 and the coroner at the inquest into her death made a request for the area to be made safer for Mark Ieronimo said other measures would include "widening the footpaths and providing better crossing facilities". The 20mph zone will be in place near Hull College and the retail and entertainment venues located between George Street and the A63 Castle will also cover Savile Street, Vernon Street, Queens Dock Avenue, Princes Dock Street, Guildhall Road, Alfred Gelder Street and the side streets off Lowgate that border the River council said other works that are planned would include widening the footway outside of O'Leary's pub in Lowgate to make crossing easier and the creation of a lay-by for the taxi would also be a new signalised crossing facility at Silver Street and Scale Lane, as well as a wider footpath at various locations on Market Place and Lowgate, the authority added: "When it comes to road safety, the council takes its responsibilities very seriously and is determined to improve the city's infrastructure to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists." 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. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
