MP Graham Stuart has echoed clinicians’ calls for patience as the long-anticipated Covid-19 vaccine continues to be rolled out across the East Riding of Yorkshire, after seeking updates on the progress of its distribution
Virtual Quiz Raises Much Needed Funds For Children’s Charity
A total of £1,250 was raised for charity at the Forrester Boyd Annual Christmas Quiz which took place virtually at the end of last year.
Forrester Boyd, one of the largest accountancy firms in the region, held its 7th Annual Christmas Quiz which was hosted virtually on YouTube and attended by over 100 professionals who came together for this fantastic event.
Libraries Continue To Offer Order And Collect Service During Lockdown
East Riding Libraries are reminding customers that they are still offering their ‘Order and Collect’ service – customers can either phone their library or order books and then collect from their specified East Riding Library once available.
Books can be returned to any East Riding Library during opening hours and will be quarantined for three days before being cleaned and returned to shelves.
One Stop Convenience Store To Open At Flemingate Center
A new convenience store is opening at Beverley’s Flemingate centre to provide a valuable service to people in the town during the lockdown and beyond.
The One Stop store, next to the Premier Inn hotel and close to the entrance to Flemingate’s multi-storey car park, will sell groceries, toiletries and other daily essentials, as well as newspapers and magazines. It will be open seven days a week, from 7am each day.
Taking Back Control In 2021
Who would have thought that at this time last year, we would be on the brink of encountering an unprecedented global pandemic, one that will go down in the history books?
It feels like a bit of a groundhog day at the moment, however, back in lockdown again, hoping that we can see some light at the end of the tunnel.
Compostable Carrier Bags Introduced By Thomas The Baker
A baker with shops across Yorkshire and the North East has pledged to work towards having 100% green packaging with the launch of a new compostable bag – a first in the industry.
Replacing all of its plastic carriers from January, Thomas the Baker will instead be offering customers TUV-certified compostable bags made from potato starch.
MP Seeks To Ensure Schools Have Technology For Remote Learning
Graham Stuart, MP has sought to ensure that schools in his constituency are adequately prepared to provide high-quality remote education.
His comments come following the news that England has entered a third national lockdown.
BRIDLINGTON SPA – To Have & To Hold
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridlington Spa has today launched ‘To Have & To Hold’ an exciting new offer for couples planning to either get married or form a civil partnership in the next two years. Meaning they can have their ceremony now, and hold their reception at a later date.
East Yorkshire Poultry Business Creates New Role In Animal Husbandry Division
An East Yorkshire poultry supplier has appointed a Harper Adams graduate to a new position in its animal husbandry division.
Middleton on the Wolds based Clive Soanes Broilers, a sister company to Soanes Poultry, has appointed Emily Hughes to the new position of Poultry Health Specialist.
Lib Dems Pushing Litter Higher Up East Riding Councils Priority List
East Riding Lib Dem Councillors are pushing litter higher up on the Council’s priority list at this Wednesdays Full Council ERYC Meeting.
Hessle Lib Dem Cllr David Nolan is proposing a motion that if adopted would give a greater focus on litter. He said;
Still Time To Apply To Town Council Grants Scheme
There is still time for local community groups, charities and organisations to apply to Beverley Town Council for a grant.
Community groups and organisations are invited to submit applications to the Town Council’s new Small and General Grants Schemes.
Reopening High Streets Safely Fund To Offer Interactive Support To Town Centre Businesses
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free online business support workshops – delivered by retail specialists – for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in town centres across the East Riding.
The council has commissioned specialist consultants The Retail Group to provide business growth workshops, which will provide practical ideas and suggestions about how SMEs can adapt, evolve and improve their performances over the coming months.
Hull City Council Commits £20,000 To City’s Young Entrepreneurs
Hull City Council has committed a further investment of £20,000 to support young entrepreneurs in the city.
The grant follows £20,000 issued by the local authority from May to August last year, which was critical to drawing in further private sector funding to support young entrepreneurs.
Council To Consult On Draft Flood Risk Sequential And Exception Test Supplementary Planning Document
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is consulting on a Draft Flood Risk Sequential and Exception Test Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) from Monday, 18 January to Friday, 5 March 2021.
Supplementary planning documents provide more detailed advice or guidance on the application of policies in the East Riding Local Plan. The current Local Plan provides for the amount, location and type of development in the East Riding until the year 2029. The Local Plan is currently being reviewed.
Temporary Changes To some Buses During National Lockdown
From Sunday 17 January bus company East Yorkshire will be making temporary changes to some buses, in response to the national lockdown.
A small number of late-night journeys will be suspended, and some frequent buses in Hull will run slightly less often due to lower numbers of people travelling.
Yorkshire Property Specialists Target New Block Management Business
Beverley based RPMS (Block Management) has relaunched and rebranded the business this month, focussing on its region-wide, specialist property management services.
The move follows the sale of the company’s residential lettings and property management business to Leeds based Linley & Simpson last year.
Flemingate To Be Closed To Road Users To Allow Gas Works
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is advising road users and local residents of the temporary closure of Flemingate in Beverley on Tuesday, 12 January between 15 Flemingate and the Armstrong Way junction.
COVID Vaccinations For Towns Residents Welcomed By Councillor
Local councillor Denis Healy has welcomed the COVID Vaccinations programme that is underway in Beverley.
Speaking got HU17.net Cllr Healy urged residents to be patient while he also thanked healthcare professionals for their efforts.