Post Office Closure – Government Policy On Proposed Relocation

Post Office Closure - Government Policy On Proposed Relocation
January 18, 2019

Conservative Government Policy when it comes to the future of the 74 Crown Branches, including Beverley is quite clear.  They allow the Post Office to deliver this strategy as an independent business.

While much has been made of the six-week consultation, Post Office bosses remain adamant that the relocation to WH Smith will go ahead.

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Health Secretary is Mr Scrooge Says Labour’s George McManus 

Health Secretary is Mr Scrooge Says Labour's George McManus 
December 28, 2018

Local Labour Party member George McManus has called the Health Secretary Mr Scrooge. His comments following the government’s announcement to slash public spending on health.

Mr McManus says that the latest round of spending cuts will have a devastating effect. He is also concerned that they will hit some of the most venerable in the community.

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Additional Funding For Local Health Care Welcomed by MP

Additional Funding For Local Health Care Welcomed by MP
December 12, 2018

News that local health services are to receive additional funding has been welcomed by MP Graham Stuart.

Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership have secured £88.5 million of additional funding. This cash will be used to help improve emergency care and diagnostic testing in the area.

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Lifestyle 2018 Team From Walkington Shortlisted For Final

Lifestyle 2018 Team From Walkington Shortlisted For Final
November 14, 2018

Two girls from Walkington will find out tonight if they have won the Lifestyle 2018 Award after their incredible efforts this summer.

Amelia Elvin and Jess Clark under the name Team Stand Tall spent their summer raising money to purchase a defibrillator. Furthermore, the pair also trained a number of young people how to use the equipment.

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Resident Willy McCutcheon Working Tirelessly For The Community

Resident Willy McCutcheon Working Tirelessly For The Community
October 17, 2018

Resident Willy McCutcheon is certainly doing his bit for the community by raising funds for defibrillators in the town.

Mr McCutcheon has benefited from a defibrillator. His own life was saved after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. However, rather than resting he worked tirelessly to fund more public access defibrillators.

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