Beverley St Mary’s Update for May 2011

June 16, 2011

Issue: – Shop Lifting – Beverley Town Centre I am glad to say that the challenges set of the team in relation to shop theft problems within Beverley has been taken on with gusto and enquiries are currently ongoing into a number of offences.   For residents of Beverley they may well have seen pictures being publicised in the local newspapers and on the internet site HU17.net of persons that Beverley…

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Licence Granted As Armed Forces Day Draws Closer

June 7, 2011

Arrangements for Beverley Armed Forces Day are all-but finalised. Chairman David Elvidge has confirmed to HU17.net the final stumbling block for the Sunday 3 July event – the licence – has been overcome. Councillor Elvidge said: “The parade will follow the same format as in previous years and will led by the Band of The Prince of Wales Division. “I already have agreement from the Sea Cadets, ACF and ATC…

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New Glass Collection Service In Blue Bins

June 7, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is launching its latest kerbside collection which will allow residents to put glass, a wider range of plastics and Tetra Pak in their blue bins. In a phased roll out over the next six months, the council will deliver the new service to up to 150,000 households across the area. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “The recycling of glass,…

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Local Action Team Committed To Local Communities

June 2, 2011

Beverley’s Local Action Team (LAT) will give Beverley residents their chance to influence and determine policies and services relevant to the town at their latest meeting next Thursday (9 June). The Beverley Local Action Team is chaired by new East Riding of Yorkshire Council councillor and former Beverley Town mayor David Elvidge, his first major committee role since he was elected in Minster and Woodmansey last month. The purpose of…

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Submit Entries For ERYC Coast, Sea And Sky Photography Competition 2011

June 1, 2011

Photographers have until the end of the month to submit entries for East Riding Of Yorkshire Council’s Coast, Sea and Sky Photography competition for 2011. The theme is open to personal interpretation of the coast, sea and sky but must have an East Yorkshire theme at its heart. The winning photographer in each category will receive a specially mounted print supplied by Ben Walker of Gallerino Studios. Entries for the…

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East Riding’s Record 54% Recycling Rate

Recyclers Show How To Prevent Wasting Food And Money
June 1, 2011

East Riding residents recycled and composted a record 54 per cent of their household waste in April. This percentage is the highest monthly figure ever achieved in the East Riding and includes the first collections of food waste and cardboard in the brown bins in Holderness, Driffield and Bridlington. The total amount of waste collected last month from across the council’s 10 household waste recycling sites, the 140 bring sites…

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Golfing the Way to Health Scheme Returns

May 31, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Sport and Play Development Service is inviting people to tee-off a new way of improving their health, with Golfing the way to health sessions. Sessions are currently taking place on various days of the week until July, and are priced at £5 each, pay-as-you-play. The sessions will take place at a range of locations around the East Riding, including: The KP Club, Pocklington, Mondays, from…

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Kay West Named As New Chairman of ERYC

May 20, 2011

At the Annual Meeting of Council, Councillor Kay West was elected to be the new Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and will serve until May 2012. Councillor West, who lives in Pocklington, is councillor for Pocklington Provincial ward. She was first elected in 2007. Last year, Councillor West served as vice-chairman and has been mayor of Pocklington on three occasions, with the last time being back in 2003….

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Beverley Talking Newspaper Honoured In Chairman’s Awards

May 19, 2011

Beverley and District Talking Newspaper was honoured for its work in the community at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Awards. They were named joint winners in the Chairman’s Community Award, along with Hull and East Riding Arthritis Care, at last night’s award ceremony at Bridlington Spa. David Allan, of the Beverley and District Talking Newspaper, said the award meant a great deal, and he hoped it would lead…

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East Riding Events For National Family Week

May 12, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding a number of events to celebrate National Family Week, starting with a fun day at the Beverley Treasure House, Beverley, on Tuesday, 31 May. The day runs from 10.30am – 12.30pm with a behind the scenes tour of the museum’s stores and the archive’s conservation workshop. Have a go at the mystery museum objects challenge and creative crafts. This session must be pre-booked….

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Tone Zone Refurbishment at Beverley Leisure Centre

May 9, 2011

As part of Beverley Leisure Complex’s ongoing commitment to improving customer service, major refurbishment work is due to commence within the Tone Zone Fitness Suite. The refurbishment will see the current equipment replaced with the latest Matrix treadmills, cross trainers, cycles and weight training equipment, including new free weights and benches. The new state-of-the-art equipment will feature integrated televisions, which have their own freeview box to give a wide choice…

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Future’s Bright As Hundreds Of Youngsters Enjoy Fun Run

May 8, 2011

Hundreds of young athletes showed the future of middle distance running is bright in Beverley and East Yorkshire today. The town’s young runners turned out in force for the B&A Scaffolding 2k Fun Run, which took place in the grounds of Beverley Leisure Centre, ahead of the Hall Construction Beverley 10k. Beverley Athletic Club runners were to the fore in the race, with Jessica Chapman, who was named talented performer…

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David Elvidge: I’m Amazed By Public’s Support

May 6, 2011

New East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor David Elvidge admitted he was overwhelmed by the level of support that swept him into office in the Minster and Woodmansey Ward. David, 48, took the decision to stand in the county council elections after spending four years on the Beverley Town Council – one as Mayor. A born-and-bred Beverlonian, David cut a nervous figure at Beverley Leisure Centre as the votes were counted…

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Kerri: Now That’s What I Call An Election!

May 6, 2011

A delighted Kerri Harold hopes to use her next four years on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help deliver improved services, while providing the taxpayer with greater value. Kerri was elected for a second four-year term, along with county council newcomer David Elvidge and Dominic Peacock, after a tense few hours of counting at Beverley Leisure Centre today. She initially thought she and her fellow Conservative candidates were…

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Come on Irene: Newcomer Elected At First Time Of Asking

May 6, 2011

Irene Charis upset the odds to win a place on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at the first time of asking. As the votes were being counted at Beverley Leisure Centre today, Irene admitted she would be surprised if she won her seat in St Mary’s Ward. But just minutes before the results were announced, all the candidates were called forward to view the results and after a few…

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Beverley’s Jessica Chapman Scoops Top Prize at Sports Awards

May 5, 2011

Molescroft youngster Jessica Chapman won the Talented Performer this week at the Sport and Play Recognition Awards though the Humber Colts were dealt knock out blow missing out on the Top Team award to Hull Kung Fu. Schools, coaches, volunteers and sports stars from throughout the East Riding were honoured at the sport and play recognition awards presentation evening at The Spa Bridlington on Wednesday, 4 May. Over 175 people…

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Graham Stuart Urges People of Beverley to Vote

May 4, 2011

Thursday May 5th is polling day for the Local Elections across England. Make sure you vote Conservative. Remember we need to stop Labour doing to the East Riding of Yorkshire Council what it did to the country for 13 years. We need every vote, so your vote really does count. Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm. Remember, we need every vote so yours does count. Need help…

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Kerri Harold: Passionate about Beverley and Woodmansey

May 4, 2011

Just a reminder that Thursday 5th May is the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Election day. Once again I ask for your support. I am still as passionate about Beverley and Woodmansey as I ever was, even more so now that I have seen what can be achieved when you try. Give me your vote and I promise to you is to do all I can to improve services for…

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