Lib Dem Councillor Linda Johnson is putting forward a Motion to this Wednesdays Full Council calling for the Council Cabinet Member Cllr Julie Abraham to apologise for failures to oversee the and understand the problems caused in Special Needs.
MP Writes To Local Schools In Support Of Remembrance Sunday
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, is backing the Royal British Legion’s campaign to emphasise the importance of remembering those who have made sacrifices in conflict ahead of Remembrance Sunday this year.
Road Improvement Works At Five East Riding Roundabouts To Begin This Month
A major scheme to improve the road surfaces around five roundabouts in the East Riding is to begin this month.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing around £600,000 in the scheme to upgrade the roundabouts, including four on the busy A1035 and A165 Beverley to Bridlington road.
Beaumont’s Garden Maintenance Back AFC Tickton Academy
Beaumont’s Garden Maintenance is backing a local club which is looking to grow the players of the future.
AFC Tickton Academy, which works with boys and girls under the age of six have been sponsored by the local firm.
East Yorkshire Coaches Is Back And With A Fresh New Look
Coach operator East Yorkshire Coaches is restarting its day trip programme and has launched a dramatic new livery for its fleet of coaches as it heralds the dawn of a new era for coach trips and hires across the region.
The Go-Ahead owned company, which runs UK coach holidays and day trips as well as providing coaches for private hire, unveiled the new coach design during a trip by Buses Minister Baroness Vere to York last week.
Active Together Uses Technology To Help Residential Homes
A digital project to encourage and maintain good social, physical and mental wellbeing in residential homes across the East Riding is being rolled out to a wider audience.
A pilot of the Active Together project was held at a small number of care homes over the summer, and following feedback from staff and residents, there are plans to make the videos available to more homes.
Booking Now Open For The Online East Riding Festival Of Words
The East Riding Festival of Words is back for 2020 – with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors.
The team at East Riding Libraries have put together the programme, based on their knowledge of the most sought after writers in the East Riding.
Thomas The Baker Officially Lays Claim To The Country’s Best Ever Mince Pies
A well-known Yorkshire bakery is celebrating receiving the first-ever 3-star Great Taste award given to a sweet mince pie in the awards’ 25-year history.
Thomas the Baker was awarded the 3-star Great Taste award for its Heavenly Sweet Mince Pie. Only 205 of the 12,777 products entered into the awards, which came from 106 different countries, received the coveted 3-star award.
Key Workers Save Over £300k Thanks To NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme
NHS workers across Hull have received over £300k towards a deposit on their dream home.
This is thanks to the Barratt Developments NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme, which was launched by the housebuilder on 23 May.
WISHH To Deliver Health And Wellbeing Facility For Hospital Staff
Hospital staff in Hull are to benefit from a £130,000 health and wellbeing facility thanks to the support of local people and NHS Charities Together.
Earlier this year, individuals and community groups pulled out all the stops to thank staff for working through the Covid-19 pandemic at both Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary.
Beverley Minster To Host Yarn Bombing Event In October
In medieval times the pilgrims and sanctuary men left their marks on the walls of Beverley Minster as part of their worship to Saint John.
Crosses, swords, boats and music are there for the observant to discover.
Businesses Urged To Take Extra Steps To Stop And Control Coronavirus Spread
Businesses in Hull are being urged to implement new measures to help stop and control the spread of coronavirus.
The government has launched the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which allows people to register and ‘check-in’ when they visit a business.
Bonus Acquisition Signals Next Phase Of Allenby Commercial Trade Yard Expansion
Hull-based developer Allenby Commercial has completed the acquisition of a prime site to the west of the city as the latest addition to its Trade Yard brand.
The purchase price for the former Bonus Electrical outlet in Willerby has not been disclosed but Allenbys said the deal takes the level of investment in Trade Yard into seven figures, with other sites already operating successfully in Beverley and Scunthorpe.
Charity Launches Free Domestic Abuse Advice Line For Businesses
A new advice line for businesses supporting employees experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse has been launched by crisis support charity Hestia.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime with 10 per cent of victims reporting abuse at work.
Hull’s Employers Urged To Get Involved With £2bn Kickstart Scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to be part of the Government-funded Kickstart scheme, which will provide high-quality work placements to young people at risk of long-term unemployment.
East Riding Festival Of Words Goes Online For 2020 With A Varied Line-Up
The East Riding Festival of Words will be back in 2020 – with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors.
The team at East Riding Libraries have put together the programme, based on their knowledge of the most sought after writers in the East Riding and beyond.
Beverley Charity Celebrates A Return To Normal Service
The transport charity, Beverley Community Lift, has resumed all of its services after the lockdown affected operations.
The organisation, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, has been trialling a programme of excursions this month.
Lib Dems Join Residents In Saying ‘No’ To 90 New Homes On Poplars Way
Beverley Liberal Democrat Councillors have handed in a petition, on behalf of residents, with over 100 signatures saying ‘NO’ to plans ninety new homes to be built on Poplars Way.