East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing service has launched an online survey.
Its aim is to understand the attitudes of its customers towards the use of the council’s sports and leisure facilities when they are allowed to reopen.
East Yorkshire Support Group Celebrates First Anniversary
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, the founder of Market Weighton based support group, Talking about Loss has reason to be optimistic as the group approaches its first anniversary and celebrates achieving charitable status.
Following the death of her father, Christopher Munby, Jacqui Gunn was inspired to use the legacy that he left her to set up a support group for people to talk freely about loss and hosted Talking about Loss’s first meeting in June last year at Bishop Wilton Village Hall.
Increased Demand For Taxi Drivers In Region Spurs New NVQ
People in East Yorkshire who want to train as a taxi or private hire drivers have just received a much-needed boost.
Humberside Training Associates is now providing the mandatory NVQ Level 2 training qualification across the East Riding.
Barratt Developments To Re-Open Sales Offices And Show Homes
Following the government’s latest announcement that housing market transactions in England can take place again, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East will re-open its doors to customers on an appointment-only basis from Thursday 21 May.
This move follows a phased restart of its construction sites last week with 12 sites opening across the region.
People Reminded To Stay Safe When Using Public Spaces
New messaging reminding people to remain safe and follow social distancing measures is appearing in public spaces.
The government has outlined a plan that, if certain conditions are met, would see the gradual easing of lockdown measures over the coming months.
Local Young People Being Urged To Access Mental Health Service
Children and young people living in the Humber and North Yorkshire areas are being encouraged to use a free online mental health and emotional wellbeing service if they need support during Mental Health Awareness Week (18th-24th May) and beyond.
People aged between 11 and 25 in Hull and East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, and North Yorkshire can register to use Kooth – a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service which can be accessed using a computer, smartphone or tablet device.
YORSwitch Registration Now Open For Spring Auction
YORSwitch, the scheme that helps save money on energy bills is still running despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, registration is now open for the Spring auction.
The auction takes place on Tuesday, 19 May and in the days following, the winning supplier will be announced.
International Museums Day Celebrated By Local Museums
International Museums Day, organised annually by the International Council of Museums took place on 18 May.
Asa result of the day, East Riding Museums is marking the occasion, despite their facilities being closed at the moment.
Local Charities Are Pulling Together To Support Hull Helpline
Hull charities pull together in support of the City’s most vulnerable residents via Hull Helpline, to deliver food parcels and meals.
Unity in Community, EMS and Goodwin Development Trust responded to a plea from Hull City Council for local groups, community services and organisations to support the COVID-19 relief efforts.
On-Street Parking Charges In Hull Resume This Week
From today, Monday 18 May motorists will be charged for using on-street parking in Hull. However, any council-owned car parks including short-stay and long-stay will remain free until further notice.
This means that motorists parking in Hull City Council-owned car parks including Albion Street, Lowgate, History Centre, Tower Street, Trippett Street, Osborne Street, George Street, Pryme Street, Francis Street and the ice arena will not be charged.
Courses By Safer Roads Humber Go Online
Safer Roads Humber is pleased to announce that it is now offering its driver safety courses online.
The partnership is rolling out the courses using Microsoft Teams and clients are being contacted to arrange a suitable date.
15 Arrested As Police Tackle Online Sex Offences
15 people have been arrested in the last three weeks as part of a targeted forcewide operation to tackle online sex offences.
Detectives from the Internet Sex Offenders Team (ISOT) have been busy gathering evidence and making arrests to help protect our communities.
Organ Donation Laws Due To Change So Consider The Options
Laws around organ donation is changing in England is changing on the 20 May subject to finalising the Parliamentary process.
As a result, people are being encouraged to consider the options and register or share their decision.
Local NHS Warns People Not To Fall Victim To Health-Related Scams
Criminals are continuing to use the COVID-19 pandemic to scam the public and organisations. They are targeting people looking to buy medical supplies online, sending emails offering fake medical support and scamming people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home.
Reports from the public have included online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser, and other products, which have never arrived and a number of cases have been identified where fake testing kits have been offered for sale.
Young Women Encouraged To Pick Up The Tools Of The Trade
It’s no secret that the construction sector is male-dominated. According to the UK’s Construction Training Board (CITB) the proportion of women working in skilled manual labour is just 2 per cent.
Tackling the diversity divide in Hull, women employed at KWL want to encourage young women to follow in their footsteps into the trades.
Humberside Police Respond To New COVID-19 Legislation
In response to the new legislation that has been passed by Government, Humberside Police Chief Constable, Lee Freeman has issued a statement.
In it, he says he would like to thank residents for the support in recent weeks. While he also urges people to be aware of the dangers.
Double Baby Camel Arrival At Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Life continues behind closed doors at Yorkshire Wildlife Park where staff in lockdown are celebrating a double arrival – the birth of two Bactrian camel calves.
The calves were born only days apart in April and are sure to be favourites with visitors when the park reopens.
Hull Experiences Cycling Renaissance As More Residents Opt For A Greener Form Of Travel
Residents in Hull are choosing to cycle more as traffic levels remain low across the city.
Many residents are opting to use a greener form of travel as part of their daily exercise routine or to get to and from work as the lockdown eases.