NHS workers across Hull have received over £300k towards a deposit on their dream home.
This is thanks to the Barratt Developments NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme, which was launched by the housebuilder on 23 May.
WISHH To Deliver Health And Wellbeing Facility For Hospital Staff
Hospital staff in Hull are to benefit from a £130,000 health and wellbeing facility thanks to the support of local people and NHS Charities Together.
Earlier this year, individuals and community groups pulled out all the stops to thank staff for working through the Covid-19 pandemic at both Castle Hill Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary.
Beverley Minster To Host Yarn Bombing Event In October
In medieval times the pilgrims and sanctuary men left their marks on the walls of Beverley Minster as part of their worship to Saint John.
Crosses, swords, boats and music are there for the observant to discover.
Businesses Urged To Take Extra Steps To Stop And Control Coronavirus Spread
Businesses in Hull are being urged to implement new measures to help stop and control the spread of coronavirus.
The government has launched the NHS’s Covid-19 contact-tracing app, which allows people to register and ‘check-in’ when they visit a business.
Bonus Acquisition Signals Next Phase Of Allenby Commercial Trade Yard Expansion
Hull-based developer Allenby Commercial has completed the acquisition of a prime site to the west of the city as the latest addition to its Trade Yard brand.
The purchase price for the former Bonus Electrical outlet in Willerby has not been disclosed but Allenbys said the deal takes the level of investment in Trade Yard into seven figures, with other sites already operating successfully in Beverley and Scunthorpe.
Charity Launches Free Domestic Abuse Advice Line For Businesses
A new advice line for businesses supporting employees experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse has been launched by crisis support charity Hestia.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime with 10 per cent of victims reporting abuse at work.
Hull’s Employers Urged To Get Involved With £2bn Kickstart Scheme
Hull businesses are being urged to get involved in a new £2 billion scheme which will create job placements for young people.
Hull City Council is looking for employers to be part of the Government-funded Kickstart scheme, which will provide high-quality work placements to young people at risk of long-term unemployment.
East Riding Festival Of Words Goes Online For 2020 With A Varied Line-Up
The East Riding Festival of Words will be back in 2020 – with a varied programme of free online events, featuring a range of popular authors.
The team at East Riding Libraries have put together the programme, based on their knowledge of the most sought after writers in the East Riding and beyond.
Beverley Charity Celebrates A Return To Normal Service
The transport charity, Beverley Community Lift, has resumed all of its services after the lockdown affected operations.
The organisation, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, has been trialling a programme of excursions this month.
Lib Dems Join Residents In Saying ‘No’ To 90 New Homes On Poplars Way
Beverley Liberal Democrat Councillors have handed in a petition, on behalf of residents, with over 100 signatures saying ‘NO’ to plans ninety new homes to be built on Poplars Way.
Residents Thanked For Recycling During COVID-19: National Recycle Week 2020
A big ‘thank you’ is being sent to residents in the East Riding for continuing to recycle during the challenges of Covid-19.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is paying tribute to the efforts of local residents for carrying on regularly sorting their waste and putting their bins out for collection during a very difficult 2020.
Humber IT Firm Is One Of The Best In The UK
A recent announcement has named Hessle-based Jupiter IT as a finalist at the 2020 UK IT Industry Awards.
Considered the country’s most prestigious IT event, the UK IT Industry Awards are hosted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Computing, to recognise and lionise the people creating a better world through IT.
Residents To Access Faster Broadband Thanks To Funding Boost
Homes and businesses in rural parts of the East Riding will be able to access faster and more reliable internet speeds thanks to extra funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
As part of the Government’s £22million Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, the council has committed an additional £500,000 to help its residents and businesses in hard-to-reach places to get even better connected as part of a group scheme.
Humberside Police Statement In Response To Increasing COVID-19 Cases And New National Rules
Humberside Police have issued a statement in response to the latest Government announcement on COVID-19 rules.
Funding Approved For Cherry Burton Sportsfield Pavilion Upgrade
Members of all the sports clubs using the sportsfield in Cherry Burton are set to benefit from the existing changing rooms being refurbished along with a new female changing room, thanks to a £33720 grant from FCC Communities Foundation.
The money will be used to provide new showers, toilets and easy clean walls and flooring.
Safer High Street Consultation For Local Consumers And Businesses
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is currently engaging with consumers and retailers to work towards making our high streets safer in the run-up to winter.
Funding Boost For Faster Broadband Welcomed By Graham Stuart
Graham Stuart, the local MP for Beverley and Holderness, has welcomed that people in the East Riding will be able to apply for Government grants to deliver gigabit-capable broadband in more rural areas.
Local residents will be able to apply for grants of up to £3,000 to get their houses connected, while small businesses can get up to £7,000 of help.
Yorkshire Water Raise £80K For WaterAid
Yorkshire Water is supporting WaterAid’s mission to provide clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene knowledge to everyone, everywhere by 2030.
In the last financial year, the region’s water company has raised almost £80,000 for the international not-for-profit.