Bonfire Night Diversions & Parking

October 5, 2009

The Annual Beverley Lions Bonfire is a very successful and well-attended event,  however  with  this  comes  a  number  of Traffic and Public Safety issues,  which  have been monitored and discussed with The Beverley Police, The Beverley Lions and the Highways Authority. In 2008 a trial was carried whereby the east bound carriageway of Westwood Road and Walkington Road was temporary closed to traffic. This closure proved successful, but safety issues…

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The Ragamuffins

October 1, 2009

Beverley musical pair John Burgess and Jerry O’Connell  also know as the Ragamuffins were joined by Tim Gaydon and Phil Barber as they set to work on the much awaited second album. The Ragamuffins who released ‘Our Beverley’ which is a collection of songs about the town are pushing all the stops to get their new album ‘Gallows Lane’ in shops by Christmas. The Ragamuffins John Burges & Jerry O’Connell…

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Stanifords Prediction Comes True

September 30, 2009

‘Stanifords prediction comes true’ In an article that Stanifords prepared on Monday 28th September we highlighted the change in the libor rate that was announced on the 25th September and with an explanation as to what the libor rate meant to the base rate, made a sweeping prediction and we quote “Our prediction for 2010 would be to see an increase in the money supply through the increase in the…

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Beverley in Bloom Awards

September 29, 2009

Shop keepers, gardeners, schools and allotment owners from Beverley all gathered this evening at Norwood Methodist Church for the annual Beverley in Bloom awards. Mayor of Beverley David Elvidge was on hand to present awards to the winners. Norwood Methodist Church was full with standing room only as Chris Dawson; Chairman of Beverley in Bloom along with the Mayor of Beverley handed out cups and certificates to the winners pausing…

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Walk to School Month

September 29, 2009

Walk to School Month? Graham Stuart MP says ‘Count me in.’ Pupils in Beverley and Holderness will join thousands of children across the UK and more than 40 countries worldwide this October to celebrate the benefits of walking to school during International Walk to School Month. Now Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, is encouraging local pupils to take part, and will be joining one group of pupils as they…

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End of a le Crunch…

September 29, 2009

Is this the time for le lending and is it the end of a le crunch? If you are a slave to the libor rate or if you have a mortgage and are interested in knowing what the money markets are likely to be doing, then your ears should have pricked up, when last week the libor rate fell to 0.55% which is only just a fraction over bank base…

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Farewell to Town Clerk

September 22, 2009

Helen Ball the Town Clerk of Beverley is given a send of by friends and council members at the Beverley Guildhall. Helen was presented with a number of gifts including a apple tree and picture of the allotments in Beverley. Current Mayor of Beverley Daivd Elvidge and former mayors with Helen Ball Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us…

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Beverley Awarded Silver Gilt Rose

September 18, 2009

Blooming success for East Riding of Yorkshire East Riding of Yorkshire Council is celebrating its success in the Yorkshire in Bloom Competition following an awards ceremony at The Spa Bridlington on Tuesday. Beverley was awarded a silver gilt rose award and chosen by judges as the best town in Yorkshire, paying credit to the hard work of green fingered residents as well as East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Beverley…

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Benefit & Money Advice Team

September 18, 2009

Over 60? – Find out if we can help you reduce your Council Tax The East Riding of Yorkshire Council Benefit & Money Advice Team are holding drop in sessions at libraries across the East Riding. These sessions will take place throughout October and will help residents of East Riding who are aged 60 and over to save money on their council tax bill. Throughout East Riding the Benefit and…

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MP ‘Delighted’ With Hospital

September 17, 2009

MP ‘delighted’ Beverley will get its new hospital MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, today said he was delighted with news a new hospital has been granted planning permission. Graham said: “This has been a long hard battle and many people have worked very hard towards this day. “It is such good news, not just for Beverley, but for residents across the whole of Holderness who will have access…

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BBC Look North in Beverley

September 17, 2009

Paul Murphy, Stuart Mountain & Keith Pollard from BBC Look North were in Beverley today awaiting the results from a planning meeting being held at the East Riding of Yorkshire offices. Planners have given the green light for the new hospital in Beverley which will need though it will need to be developed 5m above sea level despite concerns and objections from people in Beverley. You can watch the broadcast…

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Polictics & Fund Raising

September 12, 2009

Graham Stuart MP was once again at Toll Gavell in Beverley. Our local MP discussed issues with the people from the town he represents in Parliament. Today not only was Graham out but Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Ian Saunders was canvassing. Ian who said he is in the process of ‘moving to Beverley’ talked to shoppers and the Beverley Lord Mayor David Elvidge. AFC Tickton Under 11’s were also out on…

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Lottery Funding Success

September 4, 2009

Lottery Success For Treasure Houses John Champney Celebration The gifts of John Champney to the town of Beverley will be celebrated in 2010 thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. An award of £42,000 to the Treasure House will allow East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies and museum services to hold a programme of events and activities to mark the centenary of the opening of…

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Choice Road Show

September 3, 2009

Next week a team from NHS East Riding of Yorkshire is taking to the road for a five day tour of the region to tell people all about patient choice and the NHS constitution. Since 1 April 2008, patients who are referred to see a specialist, have the right to choose to receive treatment at any hospital in England where their care is funded by the NHS. This includes NHS…

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Small Shops Campaign

September 3, 2009

Graham Stuart MP signs up to ‘Support Our Small Shops’ campaign Beverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, has added his support to the Conservative Party’s ‘Support Our Small Shops’ campaign, which aims to keep small shops at the heart of local communities. Small shops are at the heart of our high streets and town centres. They offer diversity and choice and provide a personal service to their community. Yet in…

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Colts Secure Meeting

August 20, 2009

Rob is the landlord of the Humber Keel Tavern, and has been for the past two years. He’s worked hard to transform the image of this pub from one with a bad reputation.  It’s his dream to make a success of The Humber Colts Sunday League football team and his passion is to make it a part of the community. He has thirty lads from Swinemoor in his squad and…

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Flemingate Residents Views

August 18, 2009

Ref. Development Land North of, Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire. Case No 08/00122 CALLIN – Objecting to Class A3, A4 & A5. Food & Drink & A1. Retail Dear Secretary of State, Beverley is a rural East Yorkshire market town with an adult population of 34,000 it is situated 8 miles North of Hull. It is the seat of the conservative dominated East Riding County Council, and serves the local agricultural…

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Council Tax Errors

An error has been made in the collection of the August instalment of council tax and business rates from residents who pay on the 15th of the month by direct debit. It does not affect anyone whose payment falls on any other date in the month. The 15th August fell on a Saturday.  Where the payment day falls at the weekend, or on a Bank Holiday, the Council’s normal practice…

August 18, 2009
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