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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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Say Thank You

Beverley Ambulance Station Staff Thank Community For Their Support
May 28, 2020

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and the staff at Beverley Ambulance Station have expressed their thanks to the community for their support during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Since the outbreak staff based there say they have been overwhelmed by the support shown by the community and local businesses.

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More Buses To Run As People Start Returning To Work

More Buses To Run As People Start Returning To Work
May 27, 2020

From Sunday 31 May, in response to the government’s updated coronavirus advice, bus company East Yorkshire will be increasing their bus services.

Most bus services that are currently running during lockdown will have extra journeys, and many routes that were suspended at the start of the crisis will return.

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Local Cllr Urges MP To Back Calls For Dominic Cummings To Go

Local Cllr Urges MP To Back Calls For Dominic Cummings To Go
May 26, 2020

Graham Stuart must back calls for Dominic Cummings to go and put the fight against coronavirus first says local councillor, Denis Healy.

Cllr Denis Healy has written to Graham Stuart urging him to “end the distractions” and support calls for scandal-hit Dominic Cummings to go, so the country can focus on the coronavirus emergency.

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Health Supplier Splashes Out On Water Bottles To Thank Frontline Staff

Health Supplier Splashes Out On Water Bottles To Thank Frontline Staff
May 26, 2020

A business which provides a linguistic lifeline for patients using the NHS in Hull and East Yorkshire has now stepped up with support for frontline staff by donating 1,000 re-usable water bottles.

AA Global Language Services, based in King Edward Street, Hull, came up with the idea to help hard-pressed staff working at Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill Hospital and Beverley Community Hospital.

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