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BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Boom time for Hull's Trinity Market Cycle Hub
A cycling hub has seen demand for its services increase by nearly a quarter in the past charity R-evolution is tasked by the council to operate a cycling hub from Trinity Market, helping support the authority's ambition to become "a city of active travel".In 2024/25, 4,830 people took advantage of Trinity Market Cycle Hub's free parking, compared with 3,905 people who used the facility the previous year. The number of bikes maintained and repaired also increased, from 1,555 in 2023/24 to 1, McCullough, R-evolution's chief executive, said the data showed "the essential role" the hub plays in "promoting cycling as an accessible mode of transport". R-evolution also accepted 80 donated bicycles last year - nearly double the previous year's total. Bikes are fully refurbished before they are resold at affordable prices, the charity Mark Ieronimo, Hull City Council's lead for transportation, roads and highways, said it was committed to helping residents choose more active and sustainable forms of added: "This year's results at the Trinity Market Cycle Hub demonstrate strong engagement with people and communities across the city and highlight the increasing demand for cycling services in McCullough said the charity intends to increase the number of affordable cycles sold in 2025/26. He also said it was looking at providing cycling equipment such as rechargeable lights and chain 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
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
City centre bridge to close for repair works
A bridge across the River Hull will be closed at the weekend for repair work. North Bridge in the city centre will close from 06:00 BST on Saturday 17 May to 06:00 on Monday 19 May. Work includes essential resurfacing and waterproofing works "to ensure the structure remains safe for road users", Hull City Council said. The council added that the work was also part of preparing the road to handle diverted traffic ahead of the upcoming six-month closure of Drypool Bridge for major repair and strengthening work. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the bridge during the work, but motorists will be diverted over Drypool Bridge. Councillor Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: "Due to the increased traffic volume that will be passing over North Bridge as the diversion and dedicated bus route during the Drypool Bridge closure, these works are essential to maintain the integrity of North Bridge throughout this period. "We understand the inconvenience this closure will cause and appreciate the public's patience and cooperation whilst our contractors carry-out these vital works." 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 bridge faces six-month closure for repairs Further structural survey on closed river walkway Hull City Council
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Hull city centre bridge to close for repair works
A bridge across the River Hull will be closed at the weekend for repair Bridge in the city centre will close from 06:00 BST on Saturday 17 May to 06:00 on Monday 19 includes essential resurfacing and waterproofing works "to ensure the structure remains safe for road users", Hull City Council council added that the work was also part of preparing the road to handle diverted traffic ahead of the upcoming six-month closure of Drypool Bridge for major repair and strengthening work. Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the bridge during the work, but motorists will be diverted over Drypool Mark Ieronimo, cabinet portfolio holder for transportation, roads and highways at Hull City Council, said: "Due to the increased traffic volume that will be passing over North Bridge as the diversion and dedicated bus route during the Drypool Bridge closure, these works are essential to maintain the integrity of North Bridge throughout this period."We understand the inconvenience this closure will cause and appreciate the public's patience and cooperation whilst our contractors carry-out these vital works."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
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Free events in Hull to help parents fit child car seats
Free events will be staged to offer advice about the safe fitting of child car than half of child seats checked by a safety organisation in Hull last year were found to be incorrectly fitted, the city council said.A series of seven events will be held across Hull from 13 May to 18 November, in order to prevent errors that could result in serious harm in a Mark Ieronimo, who leads on transport at the council, said: "By providing these free child seat checks, we aim to empower parents and carers with the knowledge needed to protect young passengers." According to the authority, 59% of seats checked by Good Egg Safety, which campaigns on child safety, were found to be incorrectly fitted. About a quarter had major errors or were incompatible with the vehicle or child, though this figure had fallen from 39% in the previous James, the chief executive at Good Egg Safety, said: "Child seats are the most critical pieces of safety equipment we will ever buy for our children or grandchildren and it is so important we get it right."The events will take place at the following locations:13 May – Asda, Hessle Road17 June – Asda car park, Kingswood Retail Park15 July – Asda car park, Mount Pleasant19 August – Kingston Retail Park16 September – Asda car park, Hessle Road14 October – Asda car park, Kingswood Retail Park18 November – Asda car park, Mount PleasantAll events will run from 10:00 to 15:00. They are being supported by Safer Roads Humber, alongside the council and Good Egg Safety. 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
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
'Essential' deep clean planned for city bridge
A bridge that links Hull city centre to the marina and waterfront will be given an "essential" deep clean next week, the council has said. The £22m Murdoch's Connection Bridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the busy A63 dual carriageway and the council said cleaning of the canopy was needed to enhance its appearance and longevity. The work will be carried out on the evenings of Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 March, and has been co-ordinated to take place alongside the planned overnight closures of the A63 Castle Street project. A spokesperson for the council said the work was part of their "ongoing commitment" to maintaining Hull's infrastructure. Councillor Mark Ieronimo said by carrying out the works overnight, the aim was to "minimise any inconvenience to the public while ensuring that essential maintenance is carried out efficiently and effectively". 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. Long-delayed £22m marina footbridge opens Hull City Council
