Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to vital transport charity, Beverley Community Lift (BCL), to boost the support offered to residents of Beverley, Cottingham, Pocklington, Market Weighton and the surrounding areas.
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week
The East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board and East Riding Safeguarding Children’s Partnership in conjunction with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council are supporting Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which takes place from 1-7 February.
MP Hears About Bishop Burton College’s Exciting Projects Amidst Remote Learning
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, virtually met Bishop Burton College’s Chief Executive and Principal of the College, Bill Meredith, and Chair of Governors, Alan Menzies, to hear how they have coped with online learning during the pandemic.
Sewerby Hall Brings Back Its Popular Podcasts!
The ‘’Into the Picture’ podcasts from Sewerby Hall and Gardens is back for 2021!
Education officer Robert Chester is now producing fortnightly podcasts, inspired by the various rooms in the house.
Plans To Secure The Future Of Hull’s Oldest Bridge Have Been Revealed
A report has been published setting out the options to secure the future of Hull’s most historic bridge.
The Grade II-listed Sculcoates Bridge on Chapman Street, which opened in 1874, has been closed to motorists since April 2020, after an inspection found that its condition had deteriorated to the point that it was no longer safe to carry motor vehicles.
Beverley Town Council To Reduce Council Tax Precept Over 4%
Liberal Democrat led Beverley Town Council has delivered a Council tax reduction for Beverley residents for the second year running.
Following last year’s reduction of 2%, the Beverley precept for residents of the town will reduce this year by a further 4.29%, whilst the Council continues to invest in public services.
Easy To Use Homeschooling Resources From East Riding Libraries
East Riding Libraries have created a new section on their website to group together free library resources which may be helpful to support that homeschooling.
The new section also includes links to BBC Bitesize learning; Lego Bits and Bricks; the Encyclopedia Britannica Junior; National Geographic; and the Booktrust Hometime Cupboard.
Humberside Police Gets Whopping 127 Extra Police Officers
New figures released last week show that more than 6,620 police officers have been recruited through a national recruitment drive, backed by £400 million of Government funding.
The announcement means that the Government is ahead of its target to have recruited 6,000 extra officers by next month and 20,000 extra by 2023.
Beverley ARLFC Remain Dormant Due To COVD-19
Beverley ARLFC remains dormant just like every other amateur rugby league club in the land. There is little or no news or activity to report in the world of amateur rugby league.
Work Set To Start On £4.3m Queens Gardens Refurbishment
Preparatory work will get underway this week on the eagerly awaited £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment.
The £4.3m Queens Gardens refurbishment will improve accessibility and visitor flows, deliver structural repairs through rebuilding the perimeter walls, introduce bespoke pieces of public art, improve biodiversity and regenerate a much-loved open space.
Grassroots Football Still Unsure When Season Can Resume
With grassroots football remaining suspended due to the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into effect the East Riding County Football League, like many grassroots leagues nationally
Mind And Body Health With East Riding Leisure And Libraries
East Riding Leisure and East Riding Libraries have teamed up to showcase various ways they can support mental and physical health this winter.
Interactive Support Workshops Continue To Help Town Centre Businesses
Free online business workshops offered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and delivered by a retail specialist The Retail Group, are continuing to support and guide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in East Riding town centres.
Housebuilder Encourages Residents To Give Birds The Special Tweetment This Lockdown
Housebuilder Barratt Developments is encouraging Hull residents to join in with the largest garden wildlife survey in the world – the Big Garden Birdwatch, as part of its ongoing partnership with wildlife charity Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
The Deep Drives Corporate Response To Conservation Challenge
A multi-award-winning tourism attraction and education and conservation aquarium are aiming to hook the support of corporate big fish and minnows for a new business sponsorship scheme.
Vital Vaccine Delivery Boosted By Arrival Of New Sites In Beverley And Holderness
Graham Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, has praised the efforts of those involved in the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine as he welcomed the news that clinics offering the vaccination have now begun in Withernsea and Hornsea.
Latest Interior Trends Showcased In Swanland Show Home
A brand new show home is due to be unveiled this weekend at Redrow’s Swanland Heights, in Swanland, near Hull.
And it’s not just the home that visitors will be able to take inspiration from as Redrow’s award-winning interiors team has showcased some of this year’s top interior trends inside too.
Views Sought On Proposals For New Multi-Storey Car Park In Bridlington
People in Bridlington are being asked to give their views on plans for a new multi-storey car proposed for the town.
The proposals will see East Riding of Yorkshire Council redevelop the existing car park space on Beck Hill and Hilderthorpe Road with a three-level building which will provide modern, secure and well-lit parking facilities in a convenient location to serve the town centre.