Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness, has held a virtual meeting with the Chief Executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Caroline Lacey, and Council Leader, Cllr Richard Burton, to discuss updates on its response to Covid-19.
East Riding Town Centres Reopening Survey Released
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has released a short survey to find out how residents feel about the reopening of retail and other local facilities after the Government recently announced the planned changes to services which have not been available during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Citizens Advice Hull And East Riding Thanks Its Wonderful Volunteers For Their Dedication
Citizens Advice Hull and East Riding have continued giving advice to those in need throughout the coronavirus pandemic thanks to the tireless dedication of its staff and volunteers.
The team quickly rallied to ensure as many people as possible could be helped over the phone or webchat.
Beverley Races To Return, But Without Spectators For First Time In 330 Years
Beverley Races is coming back as the racing industry resumes behind closed doors.
The first race meeting of the 2020 season will take place at Beverley Racecourse on Thursday, June 11th – almost two months after the season was originally due to begin.
Big Response To East Riding Leisure Customer Survey
There has already been a big response to the online survey launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Health and Wellbeing service.
It was conducted to help 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 Residents Are Encouraged To Share Stories Of Community Spirit
The life-changing impact of coronavirus has left many of us feeling down in the dumps, and whilst we try to stay informed of the latest guidance via the news, it can often feel like everything is pretty doom and gloom.
However, during this pandemic, communities across East Yorkshire have come together to support one another, neighbours have helped neighbours, strangers have supported strangers and families have found themselves feeling closer than ever, despite the distance.
Breastfeeding Celebration Week In The East Riding
This week is Breastfeeding Celebration Week with the theme being promoting and supporting breastfeeding during the Covid-19 pandemic.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council Children’s Centres and Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust Integrated Public Health Nursing Service (ISPHNS) have teamed up with breastfeeding charities and Public Health England to run a campaign on social media.
Grants To Be Issued To Care Providers To Help Manage Financial Pressures Of COVID-19
Hull City Council will begin to distribute £3m of grant funding to help support those providing care to the city’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
The grants have been provided by the Department of Health & Social Care’s Infection Control Fund to help with additional costs being faced by care providers who are caring for vulnerable residents in Hull.
Waste Recycling Site Opening Hours Now Extended
The council’s household waste recycling site at Weel, Beverley, will have its opening hours temporarily extended in a bid to control some traffic issues.
As of Tuesday 2 June, the site will open at 8am, two hours earlier than normal, and then close at the regular time of 5pm.
Flemingate Moves Forward With £70,000 Investment In Facilities
A major programme of investment is being made in facilities and infrastructure at Beverley’s Flemingate centre during the lockdown.
Wykeland Group, owner and developer of the popular retail and leisure destination, has used the lockdown period to introduce a wide range of improvements to enhance the experience for customers and to support businesses as they resume trading.
Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is urging you to keep your dog safe in the heat this summer.
Whether you’re off for a long trek through the countryside or simply chilling out in your garden, they want you to put your furry friend first.
Virtual Drop-In Sessions Start This Week For Parents And Carers
East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership is organising an online forum in partnership with East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS).
The service is for people who have concerns about young people and online activities or simply want a general chat about issues they have identified in their community that they feel may pose a risk to young people during the Covid-19 restrictions.
Local Housebuilder Launches New Scheme For NHS Workers
To say thank you to all NHS employees working hard to look after people during the COVID-19 crisis, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has launched a new NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme giving a 5% deposit to help them buy a new home.
Confidential Webchat Launched To Provide Help And Support For Domestic Abuse Victims
A confidential online chat facility has been launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to give those who may be suffering from domestic abuse another way of accessing help.
The webchat has been set up by the council’s domestic violence and abuse partnership and gives those experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse the chance to speak directly to an independent domestic abuse advocate.
A Chance To Contribute To The COVID-19 Collection In The East Riding
East Riding Archives is asking residents to share their memories of the COVID-19 lockdown period in a new COVID-19 collection, which will be preserved for the benefit of future generations.
The archives team are looking for items like photographs of people’s daily lives; pictures of empty streets; pictures and recordings of the ‘Clap for Carers’ on Thursday evenings, or other thanks for NHS and key workers; pictures of rainbows in windows; or even diaries with notes about what people have been doing during the lockdown.
What Was Here App Takes On A Whole New Dimension
Last year, East Riding Archives unveiled a new app to turn back time.
‘What was Here’ is a virtual ‘time machine’ on smartphones or tablet devices to let users see what used to be at various locations across Hull and East Yorkshire, using historic photos.
Beverley Art Gallery Looking For More Friends During Lockdown
Beverley Art Gallery is encouraging people to consider joining the Friends of Beverley Art Gallery.
In these challenging times of increased social isolation – and especially as the gallery is currently closed.
More Than £1m Boost For Hull’s Cycle Tracks
Hull City Council has been awarded £1.36m to improve the city’s cycling infrastructure.
The funds will help fast-track the authority’s plans to making key improvements to cycle routes across the city.