Council Tax Rise To Tackle Adult Social Care ‘Unfair’ On Local People

Council Tax Rise To Tackle Adult Social Care ‘Unfair’ On Local People

Portfolio Holders at Hull City Council have said a Government decision to allow Councils to raise tax by three per cent in 2017 and 2018 is inherently unfair.

Cllr Hale, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Finance, and Cllr Lunn, Portfolio Holder for Public Health and Adult Social Care, have said that, while additional funding is desperately needed for adult social care

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Keep Cosy, Comfortable And Safe Whilst Winter Driving

Keep Cosy, Comfortable And Safe Whilst Winter Driving

Years ago, certain safety and comfort features would have featured on a few luxury cars, however they are now becoming more mainstream, which is great news for motorists.

From ways to keep warm when on the road, to features to help drivers ‘get a grip’, local retailer Evans Halshaw, Beverley, has compiled a list of the top winter-friendly features from Vauxhall

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COTTINGHAM : The Polar Express Has Arrived In Town

COTTINGHAM : The Polar Express Has Arrived In Town

The Polar Express from popular children’s Christmas film of the same name has steamed into an East Riding learning resource centre thanks to the efforts of staff and students there.

A replica of the train from the animated film has been crafted out of wood by students at Worklink Cottingham as part of their preparations for the festive period.

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STA International Learn To Swim Programme Available In Beverley

STA International Learn To Swim Programme Available In Beverley

East Riding Leisure Beverley has introduced the STA (Swimming Teachers’ Association) International Learn to Swim Programme throughout its swimming lessons programme, from baby and preschool swimming sessions through to platinum awards for advanced swimming and junior lifeguard courses.

The new programme will be fun and exciting, and will help children and young people progress through levels and achieve, by virtue of their success tracker and Health and Wellbeing books.

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BOXING : Louis Claridge Vs Yaddollah Ghasemi

BOXING : Louis Claridge Vs Yaddollah Ghasemi

Photos from the boxing held at St Mary’s College in Hull from the contest between Louis Claridge and Yaddollah Ghasemi.

Louis Claridge won the contest on points as the 20 year old from Hull made in two wins in two as a professional.

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Minor Injuries Unit Hours Of Care Extended in At Branshome in Hull

Minor Injuries Unit Hours Of Care Extended in At Branshome in Hull

The Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Bransholme Health Centre will now open from 9am – 10pm, seven days a week, with immediate effect.

People in Hull are able to access the MIU for treatment of injuries which require immediate treatment, but which are not serious enough to attend Accident and Emergency (A&E), such as; cuts and wounds, sprains and strains, stings, bites and burns.

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Cherry Burton Pre-school Get Welcome Boost From Newest Agent In Town

Cherry Burton Pre-School Get Welcome Boost From Newest Agent In Town

Cherry Burton Pre-school’s annual Christmas raffle has received a welcome boost this year from award-winning estate agents, Woolley & Parks, who have donated the star prize of a crate of champagne.

This Driffield-based agent, which opened up in Beverley last month, has wasted no time in getting involved in the local community, choosing to support the work of Cherry Burton Pre-school, which is rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Memories Of Beverley Booklet On Sale Now At The Treasure House

Memories Of Beverley Booklet On Sale Now At The Treasure House

East Riding of Yorkshire Council archives assistant, Denise Frankland, has put together a booklet of fascinating historic images of Beverley’

Ranging from the Minster to a Victorian Cabbies’ shelter, to the Westwood when the trees which line the road were first planted. The booklet is on sale in the Treasure House in Beverley for £3.99.

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MP To Visit NHS Humber Foundation Trust To Discuss Mental Health

Hull And East Riding Gain From New National Funding Formula For Schools

Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has welcomed today’s statement by the Education Secretary setting out the details of the national funding formula that will be introduced for English schools from 2018/19.

This marks a major step forward on his campaign for fair school funding, which he has called for ever since he was first elected in 2005. Over 2,200 of Graham’s constituents signed the petition he presented to Parliament on this subject last year.

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Ride The Magic Carpet At Parkway Cinema This Panto Season

Ride The Magic Carpet At Parkway Cinema This Panto Season

Leading entertainment company Tony Peers Productions has teamed up with independently-owned Parkway Cinema to bring Aladdin to its live theatre stage at the Flemingate centre, from Friday, December 16 until Sunday, January 1.

The popular panto boasts an all-star cast, including Children’s BBC (CBBC) actor Joe Maw, best known for his roles in award-winning children’s drama Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground.

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