The Christmas Dinner Project, organised by Pepperells Solicitors has raised £9,500 providing 380 families with a Christmas dinner this year.
The project launched 4 years ago and each year demand for the dinner packs has grown and grown.
From The Turf Of Wembley To The Bricks Of Beverley
After an illustrious career and renowned for scoring THAT winning try in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final triumph, Jamie Shaul has converted from a career with the Airlie Birds, to building homes.
The former England international, who only announced his retirement from the professional game in September, wasted no time in re-visiting his apprenticeship qualification of bricklaying – taking a job with national homebuilder, Bellway Homes.
Get Home Safely Over The Holidays With These Festive Bus Times
As the holiday season draws near, East Yorkshire Buses is committed to making your festive travel worry-free with our special bus schedule.
Whether you’re visiting family, catching up with friends, or embarking on last-minute shopping, East Yorkshire has your journey covered. Take advantage of the £2 fares available until the end of December for a safe and comfortable ride.
Councils In Hull And East Riding Support Consultation On Devolution
Councillors in Hull and the East Riding have today agreed that proposals for devolution in the region should go out to public consultation.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council both held extraordinary full council meetings, in which each council voted in favour of progressing with the devolution proposals.
Campaign For Festive Wellness Has Been Launched
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a Festive Wellness campaign aimed at supporting people with the most common topics people reach out for help with during the festive period.
The campaign includes 12 days of Christmas Cheer. 12 days of Christmas typically starts on Christmas Day and sees us into the New Year. These can be both the greatest and some of the hardest days we go through in the year.
Burnby Near Pocklington Will Undergo New Year Road Improvements
Essential road improvements are to get underway in the village of Burnby near Pocklington early in the new year.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council will invest £300,000 in carrying out resurfacing work along Road Through Loaningdale, Burnby, which is due to start on Monday 8 January
Residents Of East Yorkshire Should Follow This Recycling Guide Over Festive Period
For East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collection teams, Christmas and New Year are the busiest times of the year.
The good news is the vast majority of the waste generated during the holidays – such as cards, wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and leftover food – can be recycled.
East Riding Household Support Fund Is Now Open For Applications
As winter tightens its grip, residents in the East Riding on low incomes are being urged to check whether they are eligible for help with food and energy bills from the latest Household Support Fund payments.
Applications to the Fund have reopened, and payments of £350 are available to help those on low incomes or unpaid carers facing increasing energy and food bills. The payments are available to anybody in the East Riding who is eligible and who has not previously received a payment.
Concern Raised Over Increased Measles Cases By Health Leaders
Health leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are raising concerns over the potential spread of measles this winter.
And they’re encouraging people to speak to their GP practice about getting up to date with their vaccinations, including the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Libraries In East Riding Offer Christmas Storytimes And Bounce And Rhymes
Christmas is on its way, and East Riding Libraries have got just the thing to get young residents into the festive spirit.
The popular Storytime and Bounce and Rhyme sessions have had a yuletide makeover, making them suitable for the holiday season. Residents can share a festive story and take part in a picture treasure hunt, as well as have fun with some Christmas activities as well.
New Tobacco Law Supported By 84 Percent Of East Yorkshire Residents
East Riding residents were invited to share their views on the Government’s Stopping the Start plans, aimed at creating a smoke-free generation.
84 percent of people in East Riding who responded to the survey said they support the ambitious plans.
Boston Energy Appoints New CFO
Boston Energy, a technical services provider to the wind energy industry, has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Jonathan Godber as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
In his new role, Jonathan will drive the Yorkshire-based business’ financial performance as it targets new international markets and supports the global transition to a clean energy economy.
Appeal After Emaciated Pony Found Abandoned In Remote Field
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a sick pony was found abandoned in a barren field in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
A member of the public reported concerns to the RSPCA that the equine was not being attended to on land near to the village of East Cottingwith, between York and Howden.
Advice On How To Stay Well Over The Winter Period
Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has issued advice to residents on the best ways to stay well during colder weather.
With the Christmas holidays approaching, taking precautions and following advice can contribute to a healthier and safer winter season for everyone – while protecting NHS resources for those who need them.
Cabinet Approves Hull And East Yorkshire’s Devolution Deal
Devolution for Hull and East Yorkshire took another step forward today as Cabinet recommended that the deal on the table should go forward to public consultation in the new year.
East Yorkshire Football Club Receives Much-Needed Funding With A Bit Of Help From Tesco
Children of Kingswood United Football Club in Hull will be playing in new threads thanks to a little help from the new community grant scheme at Tesco.
The Kingswood United Panthers Under 9’s team received £1,170 from the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme. They will use the grant to provide the kids with their team kits, and equipment to play and train with, along with access to indoor facilities as the evenings get darker and colder.
Bus Operators And Councils Work Together To Demonstrate Electric Buses
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, Hull City Council will hold two public engagement events in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the region’s two main bus operators, East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach.
From 10am-1.30pm, East Yorkshire Buses will be providing a fully electric, zero-emission, single-deck demonstrator Volvo BZL bus at Queen Victoria Square, Hull, and from 2-3.30pm at Hessle Square. No appointment is necessary for residents and local stakeholders to attend.
World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power
As part of the country’s transition to net zero energy, Boston Energy helped the world’s largest offshore wind farm generate its first power.
Dogger Bank’s turbine manufacturer, GE Vernova, is using Boston Energy to oversee the project’s onshore commissioning and completion as well as the offshore mechanical and electrical (M&E) completion.