Council Agrees 3.49% Council Tax Increase

Council Agrees 3.49% Council Tax Increase
February 11, 2021

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.

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Humberside Police Gets Whopping 127 Extra Police Officers

Humberside Police Gets Whopping 127 Extra Police Officers
February 2, 2021

New figures released last week show that more than 6,620 police officers have been recruited through a national recruitment drive, backed by £400 million of Government funding.

The announcement means that the Government is ahead of its target to have recruited 6,000 extra officers by next month and 20,000 extra by 2023.

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Commissioner Provides Additional Funding To Support Veterans

Commissioner Provides Additional Funding To Support Veterans
December 20, 2020

Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, Keith Hunter has provided an additional £48,000 for Project Nova to support Armed Forces veterans.

This funding will help to provide dedicated emotional and practical support services for veterans to help them gain social stability and health and wellbeing to support the transition from military to civilian life.

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Police Tackling Homeless And Other Issues In Beverley

Police Tackling Homeless And Other Issues In Beverley
December 5, 2020

Humberside Police say that this year communities across Britain have seen an increase in reports of antisocial behaviour.

As the first lockdown restrictions were lifted and more of us headed back out. As a result, many areas saw a rise in the number of calls about antisocial behaviour.

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Local Police Urge Residents To Follow Lockdown Guidelines

Local Police Urge Residents To Follow Lockdown Guidelines
November 4, 2020

Humberside Police hope the public will follow the new restrictions in place as the UK goes into Lockdown for four weeks.

In a statement, local police say they have faith that a majority of people will adhere to the rules. While they are also urging everyone to follow the guidelines outlined by the government. 

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Cyclists Urged To Make Use Of Segregated Lanes

Cyclists Urged To Make Use Of Segregated Lanes
August 17, 2020

Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes across the city.

The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads.

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Crime Rates Fall In Region According To Latest Data From ONS

Crime Rates Fall In Region According To Latest Data From ONS
July 18, 2020

News that crime has fallen in the region has been welcomed by Deputy Chief Constable Chris Rowley. Latest figures released by the Office of National Statics have revealed that reported crime has fallen by 3pc.

While many crimes have fallen the region has seen an increase in the amount of drug-related offences. 

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