It was confirmed that the four local authorities on both sides of the Humber Estuary – East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull City Council and the North & North East Lincolnshire Councils – have submitted a joint bid, which is being led by Associated British Ports, for the Humber to be considered for Freeport status.
New Welcome To Hull Signage Looks To The Future
Vibrant new Welcome to Hull signs have started to appear on the main routes into the city.
The colourful signs feature iconic images celebrating Hull’s industry, architecture, culture and maritime heritage.
Refurbishment Of Iconic Grade II-Listed City Centre Building Takes Shape
The refurbishment of an iconic Grade II-listed city centre building is taking shape as part of a £2.45m project.
The main part of the project involves the refurbishment of the historic 79 Lowgate, with the building being completely refurbished to provide corporate office space within the Guildhall campus.
Developer Aims To Boost Wildlife With RSPB Nature-Friendly Housing Partnership
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East is celebrating its ongoing partnership with wildlife charity Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) by announcing plans to add further wildlife-friendly features to its new sites across Hull.
Chameleon Business Interiors Appointed To Deliver Full Design And Fit-Out Of JR Rix & Sons New Headquarters
JR Rix & Sons have appointed Hull-based Chameleon Business Interiors to design, fit-out and furnish the group’s new head office at 2 Humber Quays, located on Hull’s marina.
After securing the location earlier last week Rix has now appointed Chameleon Business Interiors to deliver a collaborative, inspiring new workspace for its team.
Humber Bridge Looks To Regions Children To Help Mark 40 Years
Pupils across the region are being invited to create murals that will decorate the Humber Bridge.
Themed ‘what the bridge means to me’ work will be displayed to mark the Humber Bridge 40th anniversary.
Hull Communications Business Donates To Staff Memorial Fund
The team at a Yorkshire Wolds poultry business have received a generous donation from its communications provider.
Hull-based Cobus Communications has donated £1,000 to the staff memorial fund at Middleton on the Wolds business, Soanes Poultry.
Art Gallery Adapts To Ensure Student Placements Can Go Ahead
The team at Beverley Art Gallery are excited to welcome four students on a digital placement from the University of York’s ‘Curating and Art History’ undergraduate course.
Students would normally spend their time at the gallery as part of the placements. However, as a result of the current lockdown, this is not possible.
Census 2021 – Households Across Hull Will Soon Be Asked To Take Part
The census, run by the Office for National Statistics, is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941.
It will be the first run predominantly online, with households receiving a letter with a unique access code, allowing them to complete the questionnaire on their computers, phones or tablets.
Wildlife Photography Exhibition Postponed Until 2022
The team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens have announced that the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on loan from the Natural History Museum, which was rescheduled for Spring 2021, has been postponed again, and will now be on view in 2022.
Appeal To Locate The Next Of Kin Of Peter Ward
Humberside Police are appealing for help to locate the next of kin of Peter Ward.
The 78-year-old died at his home on Morton Lane in Beverley on Sunday 14 February.
Council’s Business Team Helps Clear The Air For 2021
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s business services team continues to assess clients’ needs through what is currently a difficult time for us all and has recently helped one such business that provides a fresher outlook for the UK hospitality sector during the pandemic.
My Pet Star : Half Term Giveaway At East Riding Libraries
East Riding Libraries are inviting families to collect a free activity pack and book, from their local library during half term, 15 – 20 February.
You Have The Skills We Need Says Local Care Company Boss
A local care company is urging job seekers from all walks of life to bring their valuable skills to the care sector.
As the pandemic brings unemployment and an uncertain future for the job market, Home Instead Beverley and Hull, which a number of care roles to fill, is urging local people to consider a career in care.
Harrisons Of Beverley Opens In Town’s Saturday Market
One of Beverley’s most exciting new deli-restaurants of recent times, Harrisons of Beverley is now open and offering a taste of what’s to come post-lockdown.
Harrisons, on Saturday Market, is serving high quality locally sourced food on street food-inspired menus, plus culinary rarities such as North Sea lobster and in-house cooked salt beef.
Future Of East Riding Town Centres Survey Released
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking feedback from users of East Riding town centres to help identity what action can be taken to improve our high streets for the future.
The survey is currently open for completion until Sunday, 21 February.
Over 70s Are Asked To Contact The Nhs To Have Their Covid-19 Vaccine
The NHS in Humber, Coast and Vale is asking people aged 70 and over who haven’t been invited to have their COVID-19 vaccination yet to come forward and arrange a jab.
Until now, the NHS asked people not to contact them about their COVID vaccination and wait until they are approached.
MP Applies Pressure To Yorkshire Water Issues Face By Beverley Residents
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, virtually met residents who live in Kings Square, Beverley and representatives from Yorkshire Water to discuss issues with low water pressure in their homes.