East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Hull Man Trading As Arthur Clobber Gets Community Order For Fly-Tipping Offence

Hull Man Trading As Arthur Clobber Gets Community Order For Fly-Tipping Offence
October 18, 2019
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A Hull man who traded under the name of Arthur Clobber has been given a 12-month community order after he pleaded guilty to a fly-tipping offence in Cottingham.

Craig Winstanley, 37, of Hessle Road, Hull appeared at Hull Magistrates Court on Monday, 14 October where he pleaded guilty to one charge of fly-tipping on or around 6 August 2018, as well as failing to surrender to bail.

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National Adoption Week Is Ideal Time To Find Out If You Can Adopt

National Adoption Week Is Ideal Time To Find Out If You Can Adopt
October 14, 2019
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There are currently 69 children across East Riding, North Yorkshire and the Humber who are waiting for permanent, loving homes due to a shortage of people coming forward to adopt.

Unfortunately, many potential adopters rule themselves out, due to myths and outdated beliefs about who can adopt and the qualities they need.

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More Chances To Enjoy The East Riding Countryside

More Chances To Enjoy The East Riding Countryside
October 11, 2019
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Late October will see more events organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team, designed to make the most of the stunning countryside in the area.

An Autumn Migration Birdwatch will take place at South Landing Local Nature Reserve at Flamborough on Sunday, 20 October from 9.30 am – 11.30 am , led by a local birdwatching guide with Yorkshire Coast Nature.

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People Eligible For Free Flu Jab Being Urged To Do So

People Eligible For Free Flu Jab Being Urged To Do So
October 7, 2019
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The winter nights will soon be creeping in and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s public health team is urging people who are eligible for the free flu vaccination to take up the offer.

Free flu jabs are available for people aged 65 and over, people aged from six months to less than 65 years of age with a long-term health condition, pregnant women, children aged from two to ten years.

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Eyes Down, Fingers At The Ready – Let’s Play East Riding Libraries Bingo!

Eyes Down, Fingers At The Ready – Let’s Play East Riding Libraries Bingo!
October 7, 2019
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As part of a Libraries Week that celebrates the role of libraries in a digital world (Monday, 7 October to Saturday, 12 October) and Get Online Week (Monday, 14 October to Sunday, 20 October), East Riding Libraries are inviting players to a game of bingo.

The online bingo card has links to a wide variety of library and council digital resources, as well as some informative and fun things to do online.

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Winning Technology Designed To Assist Dementia Suffers

Winning Technology Designed To Assist Dementia Suffers
October 4, 2019
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A Hull team has been crowned as the winner of the Humber Care Tech Challenge 2019 with their design on how to support people living with dementia.

Team Ull-Tra Fast designed a technological concept on how to ease the symptoms of dementia suffers who experience sundown syndrome. The term refers to an end-of-day confusion and restlessness that manifests at a certain time of day. 

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East Riding Leisure Driffield Launch New Walking Football Sessions

East Riding Leisure Driffield Launch New Walking Football Sessions
October 4, 2019
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A new walking football session – arranged in partnership between East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s sports and play service, Driffield EI AFC and East Riding Leisure Driffield – will take place from October.

The sessions will run every Thursday for 10 weeks, starting from Thursday, 10 October between 7.30-8.30pm at East Riding Leisure Driffield on Bridlington Road, Driffield.

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30-Minute Walk In Bridlington Launched To Help People Stay Healthy

30-Minute Walk In Bridlington Launched To Help People Stay Healthy
October 1, 2019
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The flourishing local Walking for Health scheme is expanding and has just launched a new 30-minute walk in Bridlington.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council runs a programme of health walks aimed mainly at people who take little or no exercise. It is part of the national Walking for Health initiative and offers led walks for beginners.

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Heads Of Recovery Gather For Recovery College 5 Conference

Heads Of Recovery Gather For’ Recovery College 5 Conference
September 30, 2019
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The Changing Face of Substance Use is the focus of the fifth annual Recovery College conference on Friday 4 October at The Courtyard in Goole, which brings together leading experts in the field of recovery from drugs and alcohol.

The Recovery College is a regional initiative between The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS), Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, Spectrum CIC and the University of Derby. Also, this year the event is sponsored by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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East Riding Waste And Recycling Team Wins Second National Award

East Riding Waste And Recycling Team Wins Second National Award
September 21, 2019
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The waste and recycling team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council has won a second national award for its services to local residents.

The team was presented with the award for Best Service Team of the Year for Waste Management and Recycling at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service Awards 2019.

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