ERYC Chairman’s Christmas Message 2010

December 15, 2010

The festive season brings out people’s kindness, their caring nature, generosity and  sense of community spirit. Christmas is a time for family gatherings, a time for goodwill and also one to remember those who may be less fortunate than ourselves. During my civic year, I have met many people from across the East Riding of Yorkshire and have been overwhelmed by the commitment and contribution they make towards making their…

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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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Don’t Miss The Train For Railway Children

December 14, 2010

Off Shoots Musical Theatre Company will be presenting The Railway Children (a Musical) at Beverley Memorial Hall on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 December at 7.30pm each evening.  Tickets are £8 and £6 concessions available from Time & Motion in Beverley 01482 881574. “Off Shoots is a youth group aged from 7 to over 18, and we have all enjoyed rehearsing this musical version of a well-loved story,” said Jane…

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Young People Help Out With Festival Despite Cold Weather

December 14, 2010

Today, a team of young people from CSV East Riding’s Vinspired project got involved in what is without a doubt one of the best annual community events on Beverley’s calendar. These active young citizens gave their time and effort to add to the success of this amazing day.  They dressed in character costumes took part in the parade and entertained the visitors both young and old alike. Sue Dudill, Project…

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Humberside Police: Beverley St Mary’s Update for November 2010

December 14, 2010

Anti Social Behaviour – Molescroft  -This month has seen a great deal of challenges for the Neighbourhood Team with events that are planned for well in advance such as the Beverley Bonfire and others less prepared for as the arctic conditions which have gripped not only Beverley but the UK towards the end of the month. From the teams perspective the Beverley Bonfire was a great event which attracted large…

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Humberside Police: Beverley Rural Update for November 2010

Issue: – Farm Watch – Remote Crime -Wednesday 10th November saw the launch of “Cesar”. A national scheme for the security and registration of agricultural and farm machinery. Two Farms from our area had nine items of farm machinery security marked. As a direct result of extensive press coverage and talks to local farming groups, farmers are ringing to make enquiries about the scheme and signing up to have their…

December 14, 2010
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Humberside Police: Beverley Minster & Woodmansey Update for November 2010

December 14, 2010

Issue: Mintfields – Anti social Behaviour -There were no incidents reported in Mintfields during the month of November. There were a few incidents in neighbouring streets which are linked to ongoing investigations but nothing of particular concern to the local residents.  However, we are continuing to look at this area to ensure any anti social behaviour is dealt with promptly. Issue: – Grovehill Road – Criminal Damage – There have…

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ERYC Ahead of the Curve as Major Budget Cuts Loom

As local authorities across the country brace themselves for budget reductions of up to £30m over the next few years, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been praised for its forward planning. Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, said “the Council had in-year savings of £2.8m in its General Fund Budget, which will be transferred to the council’s efficiency fund to cushion spending cuts of £7.5m in 2010/11….

December 14, 2010
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HU17.net Magazine Issue 23

December 13, 2010

Hu17.net Magazine issue 22 is available from Woodhall Way Post Office. This weeks issue includes following: Christmas Concert Street Beatz Cricket Club Presentations SSAFA Robert Moore’s leaving party & much much more.. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1122] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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It’s ‘Snow’ Joke for Roy’s Sandwich Bar

December 11, 2010

Roy who has the sandwich van on the Beverley Westwood was less then happy this morning. When he turned up this morning he arrived to find what he described as a ‘mountain of snow’ piled up where he rents his pitch. The snow which has been piled up is from the centre of town and is almost as high as the van he works from. Roy said; “I could not…

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No Means No!

How did I get home last night? I don’t remember that? I can’t remember anything from last night? – Have you ever been so drunk you can not remember what you did the night before? Sadly when people drink to excess, they are leaving themselves vulnerable and at risk of being a victim of crime and sexual assault and as we approach the festive period this type of incident is…

December 11, 2010
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Local Businessmen to Bring a Touch of the 80s to Beverley

December 11, 2010

Decade is an event, set up by Local business men James Ash and Rick Roberts. With a drive and desire to bring something different to the local area, they have put together the first of many events to raise money for Cancer Research UK. “We wanted to organise a string of different music and style events that would allow our imaginations to run wild. We had the idea to combine…

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Winter Weather Update: Friday, 10 December

December 11, 2010

The fleet of gritters treated the main roads across the East Riding last night and again in the early hours of this morning with road surface temperatures generally down to -2’C. This morning we are out again working on the secondary network, plus other key access roads across the East Riding. Parts of this network still have compact snow and ice and we hope to be able to plough and…

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Excellent Work of PCSOs Hailed by Beverley and Holderness MP

December 10, 2010

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has written to the Chief Constable of Humberside Police asking him to do all he can to maintain the role of Police Community Support Officers even in the current financial circumstances. His call comes as the Chief Constable, Tim Hollis, looks to make efficiency savings across the force. A recruitment freeze has already been introduced. Graham said: “I fully understand the need to…

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Beverley Minster Shoppers’ Lunches

Special pre-Christmas Shoppers’ Lunches available both this Saturday (11th December) and Sunday (12th) to coincide with Beverley Festival of Christmas. There will also be one further Shoppers’ Lunch on Saturday 18th. Available in the Beverley Minster Parish Hall between 10am and 2pm, the catering team will be serving comfort foods, soups and drinks on each of the three days listed. Profits from this Saturday will go towards a new motor…

December 10, 2010
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A&E Services Under Pressure in Adverse Weather

As the snowy weather conditions continue, health officials are asking the public not to use A&E services unless absolutely necessary. NHS East Riding of Yorkshire’s Head of Emergency Planning, Mike McDermott, said: “The area’s A&E departments are under extreme pressure at the moment and staff need to be able to concentrate their efforts on those people with serious life-threatening illnesses or injuries.  It is likely that we will see an…

December 10, 2010
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Paddy Power: Local Man Wins Case Over Fake Note

December 9, 2010

Local retired vet Paddy Sweeney served a summons on Chisolms the Bookmakers over a dispute involving a counterfeit twenty pound note, and won.  Paddy claimed he received the counterfeit note from them, and was only made aware of it when he tried to use it in another store. Paddy Sweeney said   “I got a letter from the bookmaker saying that the matter was closed and that I was not going…

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