The David Elvidge Interview: Part I

April 28, 2011

David Elvidge wants to bring back personal responsibility, cut through red tape and maintain Beverley’s unique way of life. The Beverley Town councillor and former Mayor is hoping to make the step up to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at next week’s election when he stands for the Conservative Party in the Woodmansey ward. David is well known as the driving force behind Beverley’s fantastic Armed Forces Day, but…

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Local Politics

MP For Beverley & Holderness – Graham Stuart Graham is dedicated to helping all those constituents who come to him for assistance. Write to Graham at: Graham Stuart MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA 0207 219 4340 graham@grahamstuart.com Constituency Office: 9 Cross Street Beverley HU17 9AX 01482 679 687 01482 861667 East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor’s For Beverley, East Yorkshire Beverley Rural Ward Bradley Birmingham – The Conservative Party…

April 27, 2011
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Over 50s Healthy Lifestyles and Information Event

April 5, 2011

Close to 300 people called in to the Over 50s event at Toll Gavel Church on Wednesday, 23 March, to get information on healthy lifestyles. The event, which was co-ordinated by the Beverley Local Action Team, was held to promote the services that are available to those aged 50 and over. Many organisations attended the event to promote their services including Age UK, Beverley Lions, East Riding of Council’s library…

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Performers Invited to Showcase Their Talents in Beverley

March 11, 2011

Wannabe performers are being invited to showcase their talents on the streets of Beverley. Town councillors David Elvidge and Bryan Pearson are the driving force behind the plan to encourage more acoustic musicians to entertain visitors to the town. Councillor Elvidge told HU17.net: “Performers must be available on Saturdays and not require a stage, electricity  or payment. “The scheme is part of the Town Council’s efforts to boost shopping in…

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Beverley Over 50’s Healthy Lifestyles and Information Event

March 2, 2011

A free event to help people lead more active and healthier lifestyles as they get older is taking place on Wednesday 23 March at Toll Gavel Church, Beverley. The event, which has been coordinated by the Beverley Local Action Team, focuses on the lifestyles of residents who are over 50 and will be held between 11 am and 3 pm. Organisations attending the event include NHS East Riding of Yorkshire,…

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Charities to Benefit from Beverley Armed Forces Day

February 28, 2011

Beverley’s third Armed Forces Day will take place on Sunday 3 July, and already plans are well advanced. Last year’s event was a fantastic occasion, building upon the success of the previous year and attracting thousands of people into the town centre for a true family day out. New additions already confirmed for this year’s event – which will be held in Saturday Market – are the band of The…

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Next Stage of Beverley Town Plan Consultation

February 4, 2011

Further public consultation on the Beverley Town Plan is scheduled to take place over the next six weeks. This consultation focuses on the plan’s design guidance, which is the final part to go out to consultation before the Beverley Town Plan is completed.  The document considers how development can be carried out, highlighting the issues that should be taken into account by developers to promote high quality design. The aim…

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Beverley Aim to Make 2011 a Blooming Success

January 26, 2011

Members of the public were invited to attend an open day at the Beverley Town Council offices in relation to the Beverley in Bloom Scheme. Beverley has been entered in Yorkshire in Bloom for some time, and for the past two years the town has beaten off competition to win awards. Assistant Town Clerk Helena Watson said: “Beverley has done very well in the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards. “Every year…

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Beverley Street Surgery on Saturday 22nd January

January 21, 2011

On Saturday January 22, Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, will be holding a Street Surgery in Beverley, weather permitting. The outdoor surgery will take place between 10am and midday, on Toll Gavel at its junction with Cross Street. All residents are welcome to come and speak with Graham about any issues or concerns that they may have. Also attending will be Beverley town councillors and members of the…

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Beverley in Bloom ‘SPRING-board Event’ – Show You Care!

January 11, 2011

Beverley in Bloom wants your ideas about how they can make Beverley look beautiful this year. You are invited to an open day to come and chat to members of the group, to see what the group does, to give your ideas and feedback and to get more involved if you want to. The event is on Thursday January 20th between 11am and 2pm at the Town Council office at…

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Proposal Addresses District’s Housing Needs

December 14, 2010

David Wilson Yorkshire East is hoping to combat the district’s lack of available housing with a new planning application that will include 150 high quality homes in Beverley. The five star housebuilder and Shirethorn Ltd are proposing to deliver a new Relief Road to the north east of Molescroft. The relief road will link the existing roundabout at The Grangeway to a newly built roundabout on Constitution Hill. The road…

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Beverley Christmas Lights Switch On 2010

November 20, 2010

Beverley Church Lads and Girls Brigade Band together with Bertie Beaver lead the parade to light the Beverley Town Council and Chamber of Trade Xmas trees at Cross St, Wednesday Market and Angel Square. At Angel Square the Beverley Brass Band accompanied by various school choirs and the Beverley Male Voice Choir sang carols round the tree. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

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Beverley Lions Market Cross Xmas Lights Switch On

November 19, 2010

The Beverley Lions Market Cross Xmas Lights will be switched on at 3-00pm on Saturday 20th November by the Mayor of Beverley Councillor Bessie Foot and the President of the Beverley Lions Club Paul James. The service will be conducted by Reverend Dianne Finch with the Introit of Silent Night by Janet Bates and carol singing by the children from the Beverley Minster County Primary School to music provided by…

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Town Councillor Meets With Local Scout Group

November 17, 2010

Scouts in the Beverley St Nicholas group were treated to a top-level talk on their town by Councillor David Elvidge.  They had many ideas of their own about Beverley, and grabbed the opportunity to pass them on to the Councillor. David Elvidge tells HU17.net his account of the evening “Following a meeting at the Scouts AGM last year I find I must have made an impression on at least one…

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Beverley Christmas Lights Switch On 2010

Follow Bertie Beaver and the Beverley Church Lads & Girls Brigade Band to help a local celebrity light the trees at Cross Street, Wednesday Market and then to Angel Square where Beverley Brass Band and the CLB will be playing for Community Carol Singing with School Choirs and the Beverley Male Voice Choir and the Chamber of Trade will be giving out prizes for their Children’s Competition. Beverley Town Council,…

November 11, 2010
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Beverley Pipe Band Play @ Coronation Garden

The Beverley Pipe Band performed this Saturday at Coronation Gardens, Beverley. The event was organised by Beverley Town Council with a view to introducing more live music for Saturday shoppers. For more information about the scheme please click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1007] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…

October 23, 2010
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Information for Beverley Lions Bonfire Night 2010

Each year the Beverley Lions Club organise their Annual Fireworks Display on Guy Fawkes Night, which this year is on Friday 5th November and will take place as usual on the Beverley Westwood adjacent to Westwood Road. **INFORMATION FOR BEVERLEY LIONS BONFIRE 2011 ** The Bonfire which is provided by the Beverley Town Council will be lit at 7-15 pm by the Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Bessie Foot, together with…

October 23, 2010
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Graffiti Clean Up Round Beverley

October 22, 2010

As part of a project to improve historic town centre lanes in Beverley,  Beverley Renaissance will take to the streets along with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s safe communities team next Tuesday to tackle the current condition of Tindall Lane and remove graffiti. The clean up of the lane, which acts as a thoroughfare from several popular car parks and the train station through to Wednesday Market, will start at…

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