NHS East Riding of Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) next month, and they are extending an invitation to patients and the public to join them online as the meeting takes place virtually for the first time.
Internationally Acclaimed Artist To Judge Yorkshire Water Competition
In celebration of World Photo Day, Yorkshire Water has launched a photo competition that aims to celebrate all the reasons that people love Yorkshire.
The competition runs from 19 August – 31 August and will be judged by photographer and previous employee of the water company, Ian Beesley.
5 Things To Discover At East Riding Museums
East Riding Museums are inviting visitors to take part in the ‘5 Things to Discover’ challenge.
There are five activities for families with young children to enjoy at each museum: Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Treasure House, Beverley Guildhall, Skidby Windmill and Goole Museum.
Electric-Powered Vehicles Join The Council’s Fleet
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has taken delivery of its first electric-powered vehicles.
The four zero-emission Renault Kangoo vans have just been rolled out and are helping staff take much greener journeys as they go about their daily duties.
Hull’s Iconic Fish Trail Goes Digital
Hull’s popular Fish Trail is going digital thanks to a free app that can turn your mobile phone into a virtual time machine.
The trail, which weaves its way through Hull’s Old Town, can now be enjoyed alongside an app that brings historic areas of the city back to life.
Government Funding Awarded To Research Impact Of Home Working During COVID-19
The Humber will be at the centre of a new study looking at how technology can support workforces to choose how and where they want to work in order to improve staff health and well-being as well as increasing efficiency and productivity in the delivery of services to the public.
Dolly Parton Scheme Set To Get Hull’s Children Reading More
Hull City council has allocated £88,500 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library scheme to be rolled out to eligible two-year-olds in Hull during the next academic year.
From September, over 1,500 children eligible to receive the two-year-old early education entitlement will receive a free book every month through the scheme.
Littering And Anti-Social Behaviour Challenged By Love Parks Campaign
Keep Britain Tidy has launched a new campaign to tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in parks.
The campaign is being supported by Hull City Council and Hull Culture and Leisure.
Cyclists Urged To Make Use Of Segregated Lanes
Cyclists in Hull are being urged to make use of the city’s pop-up cycle lanes across the city.
The advice comes as Hull City Council works to install segregated cycle lanes to provide extra safety measures for cyclists using some of the city’s most busy roads.
Measures Put In Place To Ensure Safe Return To School For Pupils
Schools in Hull are preparing to welcome back all pupils, with additional safety measures in place.
Construction Of New Roundabout On The A165 Begins
Construction has started on a new roundabout on the A165 Scarborough Road in Bridlington, halfway between the junctions of Seathorne Road and Grindale Lane.
The work will also include improving the existing footway to create a combined cycle/footway between Scarborough Roundabout and the new roundabout
New Sculpture Commissioned For The Treasure House In Beverley
The Treasure House, Beverley is proud to be unveiling the first of two contemporary art commissions as part of the East Riding Visual Art Uplift, a commitment to showcasing and integrating contemporary art into the region.
Following a hugely successful open call to artists, both nationally and internationally, it can be revealed that Canadian artist, Ian Kirkpatrick, who is currently based in London, has secured the commission to bring a contemporary twist to the Treasure House this October.
Beverley Leisure Centre Awarded Funding To Build 3G Pitch
Groups and organisations to benefit in Stamford Bridge, Beverley, Driffield, Skirlaugh, Preston, Bridlington and Bubwith
Seven East Riding organisations have recently been awarded funding from East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of commuted sums from local housing developments.
Musicians In Tune With Mental Health With Release Of Three Minute Heroes Album
A project which uses music to deliver mental health messages from young people about what’s on their mind will this week showcase the products of its second phase with a virtual launch.
Three Minute Heroes, led by The Warren Youth Project, brings together musicians from across the Hull area, draws on writing from students in East Yorkshire and is already having an impact on health and social care in Manchester.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Animals Enjoy Treats As Temperatures Soar
Everyone loves an ice lolly when the sun is shining and Mani the white-faced Saki monkey made the most of his treat at a sweltering Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
With the thermometer hitting 30C, the award-winning park’s animals cooled off with dips in pools and ponds or relaxed in the shade.
Graham Stuart Heralds Vital Funding For Hull NHS Trust
Graham Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, has voiced his delight at the news that Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be getting a significant £4,297,000 boost to support its A&E services over the winter.
Beverley Bookshop Owner Benefits From Love Your High Street Fund
Since relaunching its Love Your High Street fund in April this year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has helped more businesses, local town/parish councils and organisations.
This has been done by offering 100% grants of up to £10,000 (subject to meeting the eligibility criteria) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Conference Focused On Driving Economic Growth Across Humber Estuary Announced
On the 22 September, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together virtually at the inaugural Humber Estuary Development Conference – one of the region’s largest business conferences of the year.