New schools join walking and wheeling challenge to cap off successful first year 5th December 2025 Three more Hull schools have joined a national challenge to encourage and support more children to walk and wheel to school in the city. St Nicholas Primary School – part of Humber Education Trust – Longhill Primary and Estcourt Primary have joined nine other schools in Hull in taking part in the WOW – the […] Read more Children and families Education and Learning News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving Streetssustainable transportWOW Challenge
Council starts work to improve access to footways and cycle tracks in the city 2nd December 2025 Following an audit of Hull’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, and approval by Hull City Council’s West Area Committee, the local authority will soon start work in the west of the city to improve access controls to make it easier for people to travel actively around their local area. With the input and support of […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCycHullCyclingHull Cycle ForumHull Friends of the Earth
Hull SEND providers secure national travel plan recognition 19th August 2025 Two providers of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support in Hull are celebrating after being presented with certificates to recognise their efforts in promoting active and sustainable travel to staff and students. Bridgeview, a special school for pupils with social, emotional, mental heath as well as communication and interaction needs, and the Whitehouse pupil […] Read more News active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoModeshift STARSsustainable transportTeam Modeshift
Freetown Way takes big step towards the return of two lanes of traffic and off-road cycling 14th August 2025 Following the completion of detailed design work, Hull City Council has today (Thursday 14 August) published tender documents to secure a contractor to deliver a scheme for Freetown Way that would see a return to two lanes of traffic and a focus on off-road cycling. The council aims to appoint a contractor as soon as […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelActive Travel FundCouncillor Mark IeronimoFreetown Way
Hull tops the table for cycle training for children in England 6th August 2025 Hull has been unveiled as the country’s top location for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 99% of Year 6 pupils in the city received either Level 1 and 2 or Level 2 Bikeability training (3,361 children, in total), putting […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull City ArtsThe Bikeability Trust
Campaign encourages people to ‘share the road’ this summer 4th August 2025 People across the city are being urged to look out for one another over the busy summer months as part of a safety campaign to encourage motorists, people cycling, pedestrians and members of the travelling public to share the road responsibly. The ‘Share the Road’ campaign will cover several themes, including – The campaign will […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoHull Cycle Forumroad safety
Rokeby Park Primary School ‘set the wheels in motion’ for active travel 4th July 2025 Children at Rokeby Park Primary School have been learning vital skills to be able to make their own way to school on two-wheels thanks to several council-funded initiatives. On Monday 30 June, Bikeability training, which is part of the city’s active travel programme to get more kids cycling, was delivered at the school, which is […] Read more Children and families News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelBikeabilityCouncillor Mark IeronimoFirst Step SportsHumberside PoliceR-evolutionRokeby Park Primary School
Council to seek feedback on plan to support walking and cycling in the city 16th June 2025 Hull City Council has launched an eight-week engagement exercise to seek the feedback of residents, businesses and communities on its Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) 2025-2035. The plan identifies gaps in the city’s active travel network and proposes to invest in these over the next 10 years, as funding becomes available. The LCWIP […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingLocal Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)Walking
Council to trial new ‘City Explorer’ cycle sessions during Bike Week 9th June 2025 With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their confidence and encourage them to cycle more. The series, called ‘City Explorer’, will be delivered by qualified instructors from the council’s contractor, First Step Cycle. […] Read more News Parks Regeneration Transport & Streets What's on active travelCity ExplorerCouncillor Mark IeronimoCyclingFirst Step Sports
Council shines light on the work of local transport volunteers 4th June 2025 This Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), we highlight the work of the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) – often the unsung heroes of transportation in Hull and East Yorkshire. Formed in 1999, YCCRP is made up of members that act as a voice for passengers, communities, town and parish councils, businesses, volunteer groups and […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark Ieronimosustainable transportVolunteers' WeekYorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
Active travel journeys increase at Hull schools participating in national challenge 15th May 2025 More and more children are opting to walk and wheel to school in Hull, following the launch of WOW – the walk to school challenge from UK charity Living Streets, in autumn 2024, and now even more schools across the city can take part thanks to further funding from Active Travel England. WOW sees pupils […] Read more Children and families Environment Health and Social Care News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoLiving StreetsWOW Challenge
Trinity Market Cycle Hub: Continuing to make cycles and cyclists safe in Hull 13th May 2025 Hull City Council and local charity, R-evolution, are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024/25. Last year, the number of people using the hub’s free, secure indoor cycle parking increased to 4,830, up 23% on 2023/24 when 3,905 people […] Read more News Regeneration Transport & Streets active travelCouncillor Mark IeronimoR-evolutionTrinity Market Cycle Hub
