Hundreds of talented young artists will be showcased this weekend at the Ferens Junior Open.
The annual Junior Open, taking place online for the first time, launches on Friday 12 February on the Humber Museums Partnership website.
Holistic Therapist Donates Commission To Daisy Appeal
A charity which is pioneering research into cancer, heart disease and dementia is being supported by a holistic therapist’s nationwide sales network in memory of a man who lived 300 miles away.
The Daisy Appeal, which is based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham and covers the Hull and Humber region, will benefit from a full week of commissions donated by Karen Engstrom from her business in Ackworth, West Yorkshire.
Council Agrees 3.49% Council Tax Increase
Councillors have agreed to increase the council’s part of the council tax charge in the East Riding by 3.49% for the 2021/22 financial year.
At a Full Council meeting on Thursday, 11 February, councillors voted against the proposed 4.99% increase, which had been allowed by the Government without having to hold a referendum, but for the lower figure which will raise £4.9million of additional income for the council and will result in an increase of £52.43 a year for a Band D property.
Cross Party MPs Lobby For Government Support Of Coach Industry After Dire Warnings
Earlier today Emma Hardy MP for Hull West and Hessle chaired a virtual lobby with over thirty cross-party MPs and nearly 400 representatives from the coach industry to call on government action for urgent support during the COVID-19 crisis.
Hundreds of coach operators, many of which are small family-owned businesses, have not been able to access enough support to guarantee their survival, whilst other transport sectors have received tailored support.
Hull MP Backs National Apprenticeship Week 2021
Emma Hardy MP is supporting National Apprenticeship Week, recognising the enormous contribution made by apprentices and their employers in Hull West and Hessle.
Apprenticeships provide people with the chance to learn a trade and earn a wage whilst they progress. Investing in training opportunities will be central to rebuilding our economy after the pandemic.
Graham Stuart MP Sings Praises Of Local Schools
MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, has sung the praises of schools across his constituency – offering his thanks to teachers, teaching assistants, governors, and parents and pupils themselves for their resilience and flexibility during the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Housebuilder Donates £12,000 To Charities Across The Region
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, donated a total of £12,000 to 12 different charities close to the hearts of its team members and the community in 2020, as part of its ongoing Community Fund scheme.
Beverley Park & Ride – Centrepiece Of Lib Dem Alternative Budget Proposals
A Park & Ride for Beverley will be the centrepiece of the Liberal Democrat opposition’s alternative budget, to be discussed at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s budget meeting this Thursday.
Drivers Urged To Take Extra Care As Snow Hits The East Riding
Drivers in the East Riding are being urged to take extra care on the roads as snow showers are expected to continue over the next few days.
Parts of the area have been hit by mild snow showers this weekend, which are likely to carry on through the beginning of the week.
Major Road Improvements To Hessle Road Complete Ahead Of Schedule
Work to improve Hessle Road has completed ahead of schedule.
The essential work was split into nine phases with a completion date of Sunday 21 February, however, the work finished yesterday, more than two weeks ahead of the programme.
Council Continues Its Strong Support For Apprentices During National Apprenticeship Week
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will proudly support National Apprenticeship Week with an engaging series of online Q&As, success stories and expert advice, as it continues to strongly build futures for its vast number of apprentices, despite the past challenging year for everyone.
Three Community Projects Awarded Cash By Tesco
Bags of Help is Tesco’s local community grant scheme, which funds thousands of community projects every year.
The projects must meet the criteria of bringing benefits to the community. Throughout October – December 2020 the grant scheme made £2m of support available to local projects focused on children and young people.
Bridlington And East Coast Guide Looking Forward To Welcoming Back Tourists Safely In 2021
A new guide to encourage visitors to book now for destination spots in Bridlington and the East Coast for 2021 has been produced.
Visit East Yorkshire (VEY), who have created the guide, is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to popular East Coast towns, resorts and attractions when it is safe to do so.
Community Wellbeing Service To Transform The Way In Which Care Is Delivered
Plans to transform how care within people’s homes are delivered will be discussed by Hull City Council.
As the contract for the delivery of homecare within people’s own homes comes to end on 31 December 2021, a number of options are being explored for the future of this vital service.
New Build Homes Can Save Yorkshire Homeowners £629 Per Year On Energy Bills
With below-average temperatures and snow currently blanketing much of Yorkshire, households across the country are feeling the chill.
During this freezing weather, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has found that buyers could enjoy considerable savings on their living costs by being savvier when it comes to the energy efficiency of their prospective new home.
The Yorkshire Based Trainers Bidding for Cheltenham Festival Glory
The 2021 Cheltenham Festival is looming ever larger, and as preparations for the event begin to ramp up a gear, horse racing trainers around the country begin to dream of winning at jump racing’s biggest stage.
Schools And Residents In Film Premiere Of New Music Inspired By The Four Seasons
Sinfonia Viva Orchestra will premiere School of BaROCK on Saturday, 13 February, as part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Classically Yours programme.
The School of BaROCK film features East Riding of Yorkshire residents of all ages performing new music they have written, inspired by Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’.
MP Hears About Beverley Grammar School’s Brilliant Online Learning Success
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, virtually met Headteacher, Gavin Chappell, and Deputy Headteacher, Edward Vickerman, of Beverley Grammar School to hear how the school has been successful with their online learning provision.
The first lockdown was an important learning experience for Beverley Grammar, and they used the knowledge they gained to plan and put in place the correct measures for welcoming students back last September, and for the subsequent lockdowns.