East Riding Town Centres Reopening Survey Released

Lockdown and Social Distancing – Get Used To This Way Of Life
June 4, 2020

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has released a short survey to find out how residents feel about the reopening of retail and other local facilities after the Government recently announced the planned changes to services which have not been available during the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Big Response To East Riding Leisure Customer Survey

Big Response To East Riding Leisure Customer Survey
June 3, 2020

There has already been a big response to the online survey launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing service.

It was conducted to help understand the attitudes of its customers towards the use of the council’s sports and leisure facilities when they are allowed to reopen.

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East Yorkshire Residents Are Encouraged To Share Stories Of Community Spirit

East Yorkshire Residents Are Encouraged To Share Stories Of Community Spirit
June 3, 2020

The life-changing impact of coronavirus has left many of us feeling down in the dumps, and whilst we try to stay informed of the latest guidance via the news, it can often feel like everything is pretty doom and gloom.

However, during this pandemic, communities across East Yorkshire have come together to support one another, neighbours have helped neighbours, strangers have supported strangers and families have found themselves feeling closer than ever, despite the distance.

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Breastfeeding Celebration Week In The East Riding

Breastfeeding Celebration Week In The East Riding
June 3, 2020

This week is Breastfeeding Celebration Week with the theme being promoting and supporting breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council Children’s Centres and Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust Integrated Public Health Nursing Service (ISPHNS) have teamed up with breastfeeding charities and Public Health England to run a campaign on social media.

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Waste Recycling Site Opening Hours Now Extended

Waste Recycling Site Opening Hours Now Extended
June 2, 2020

The council’s household waste recycling site at Weel, Beverley, will have its opening hours temporarily extended in a bid to control some traffic issues.

As of Tuesday 2 June, the site will open at 8am, two hours earlier than normal, and then close at the regular time of 5pm.

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Flemingate Moves Forward With £70,000 Investment In Facilities

Flemingate Moves Forward With £70,000 Investment In Facilities
June 2, 2020

A major programme of investment is being made in facilities and infrastructure at Beverley’s Flemingate centre during the lockdown.

Wykeland Group, owner and developer of the popular retail and leisure destination, has used the lockdown period to introduce a wide range of improvements to enhance the experience for customers and to support businesses as they resume trading.

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Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
June 2, 2020

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is urging you to keep your dog safe in the heat this summer.

Whether you’re off for a long trek through the countryside or simply chilling out in your garden, they want you to put your furry friend first.

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Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers

Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers
June 2, 2020

East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership is organising an online forum in partnership with East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS).

The service is for people who have concerns about young people and online activities or simply want a general chat about issues they have identified in their community that they feel may pose a risk to young people during the Covid-19 restrictions.

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Confidential Webchat Launched To Provide Help And Support For Domestic Abuse Victims

Confidential Webchat Launched To Provide Help And Support For Domestic Abuse Victims
June 1, 2020

A confidential online chat facility has been launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to give those who may be suffering from domestic abuse another way of accessing help.

The webchat has been set up by the council’s domestic violence and abuse partnership and gives those experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse the chance to speak directly to an independent domestic abuse advocate.

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A Chance To Contribute To The COVID-19 Collection In The East Riding

Living Through Lockdown: History Centre To Archive Memories
June 1, 2020

East Riding Archives is asking residents to share their memories of the COVID-19 lockdown period in a new COVID-19 collection, which will be preserved for the benefit of future generations.

The archives team are looking for items like photographs of people’s daily lives; pictures of empty streets; pictures and recordings of the ‘Clap for Carers’ on Thursday evenings, or other thanks for NHS and key workers; pictures of rainbows in windows; or even diaries with notes about what people have been doing during the lockdown.

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What Was Here App Takes On A Whole New Dimension

What Was Here App Takes On A Whole New Dimension
May 29, 2020

Last year, East Riding Archives unveiled a new app to turn back time. 

‘What was Here’ is a virtual ‘time machine’ on smartphones or tablet devices to let users see what used to be at various locations across Hull and East Yorkshire, using historic photos. 

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