East Riding Libraries are encouraging residents to ‘Do something different’ on the internet for Get Online Week 2020, which runs from Monday,19 to Sunday, 25 October.
Festival Of Words Free Online Event With Peter Hain This Friday
The East Riding Festival of Words is back this week, with an exciting and varied programme of free online events.
One of the highlights for 2020 will be this Friday (16 October) at 7pm: an online chat with Peter Hain, chaired by Paul Hughes.
Council Acquires 145 Affordable Homes From Your Housing Group
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed on the acquisition of 145 affordable homes from Your Housing Group under a stock transfer agreement.
The homes, 129 of which are for rent and 16 for shared ownership, will transfer to the council, along with the tenants and leaseholders, whose statutory rights remain unaffected.
Bridlington Beach Artwork Demonstrates East Riding 3 Steps To Safety Campaign
East Riding of Yorkshire Council brought its vital 3 Steps To Safety messages to Bridlington beach.
Yorkshire-based sand artist James Brunt created a giant piece of sand art on the beach in front of Bridlington Spa.
East Riding Theatre Awarded Cash Life Line By Government
East Riding Theatre has been awarded £72,522 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
East Riding Theatre is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support.
East Riding Festival Of Words 2020 Unveils Its Free Children’s Programme Of Events And Activities
The East Riding Festival of Words is back for 2020 – with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors. The Festival features an exciting programme of events for children as well.
Hull Museums Receive £145,692 Cultural Recovery Grant
Hull Museums has received a £145,692 grant from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund.
Hull Museums is one of 1,385 arts and cultural organisations that are receiving a share of £257m as part of the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England.
Historic Listed Property Left Empty For Years Goes On The Market
A property in Beverley of great historic interest is set to get a new lease of life as a result of council intervention.
The Grade 2 listed house on Norwood Far Grove has stood empty for a number of years. Since then it has been an eyesore for residents on the street who have for years been calling for the council to take action.
Active Towns Launched Across The East Riding
An exciting new pilot scheme to encourage and support communities and residents to be physically, mentally and socially active has launched on a trial basis in four towns in the East Riding. Hopes are high that local residents will get involved and improve their wellbeing in Active Towns.
Active Towns sees East Riding of Yorkshire Council working closely in the community with residents and local clubs, groups and organisations to expand their community resources and help to develop wellbeing activities with residents.
Molescroft Pavilion Gets Much Needed Life-Saving Facility
Life-saving equipment installed at Molescroft Pavilion has been welcomed by the Parish Council. They say they are very grateful a defibrillator has been installed on the site.
The equipment was made possible thanks to a number of bodies including regional contractors Esh Civils.
Beverley Town Look To Consult With Residents Over Floodlights Plan
Beverley Town Football Club are wanting to hear from residents as they look to install floodlights at their ground.
As a result of a pending planning application, the club is now looking to consult with residents about their plans.
Emergency Cash Still Available For Residents Affected Financially By COVID-19
East Riding residents who are in need of financial help as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to apply for cash funds from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The council has been given an amount of funding from central government to help support those residents most in need whose income has been reduced because of the coronavirus.
Beverley RUFC Get New Posts Thanks To Cash From Commuted Sums
Beverley Rugby Union Football Club has been awarded £5,164.46 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of Commuted Sums from local housing developments towards the replacement of two sets of corroded rugby posts.
New Parents Urged To Register Births
Parents who had their babies during lockdown are being encouraged to come forward and register their births as soon as possible.
Over 100 new families whose children were born between February and June, under the care of Hull Women and Children’s hospital have not yet obtained a birth certificate.
Hull Fair Charter Honoured For Another Year
The 800 year Hull Fair charter will still be honoured this year, despite the event not taking place.
On the official date of the ancient agreement, Sunday 11 October, a single children’s ride will be situated in Hull city centre.
Hull City Council Welcomes New Director Of Children’s Services
Hull City Council has appointed Pauline Turner as the new permanent Director of Children’s Services.
Pauline will take over from Niki Clemo, who has been interim Director for the past eight months, at the end of the year.
Beverley Hairdresser Recognised For Outstanding Talent
Despite a challenging year for the hairdressing industry, Rick Roberts from Beverley has risen to the heights of being one of the most influential creative forces in the UK as they are named a finalist in HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards 2020, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional.
Beverley Civic Society’s History Boards: The Friary & Eastgate Board
On 1 October 2020 the tenth history board was put in place in Eastgate, to replace a damaged board there, close to the footage entry to the Friary and Eastgate site.
It is the last in the present phase of these boards, which have been warmly welcomed by visitors and residents. The planning of these boards began in 2017, under the leadership of John Bird.