There is still a chance for residents to visit the council’s electrical goods amnesty events, as they enter their final week.
Waste and recycling officers will be visiting Beverley to collect residents’ old, broken and unwanted electrical items.
Climate Change Up For Discussion As MP Is Grilled By Local School Pupils
Climate Change was the topic of the day for MP Graham Stuart as he was given a grilling by local children.
The MP for Beverley and Holderness visited St Mary’s Primary School. While there he learned about the work they are doing with regard to climate change.
Postal Votes Fiasco Prompts Cllr Healy To Write To Returning Officer
Councillor Denis Healy has raised his concerns with regard to the delay in sending out postal votes to East Riding Residents.
Cllr Healy says the delay means some voters will miss out on taking part in the election which takes place on 2 May.
Beverley ARLFC Face Fifth Placed West Bowling In NCL
Beverley ARLFC will be back in action this weekend following their week off during the Easter break.
Scott Taylor and his side will hit the road as they head off to West Yorkshire to face West Bowling. In recent years the sides have met with Beverley managing just one win.
BEVERLEY RACES : Loughnane Duo On The March At Beverley
David Loughnane on Thursday attempts to improve upon his outstanding record at Beverley when he saddles two runners on the Westwood.
The Market Drayton-based handler has secured 11 winners from 43 runners at the well-attended East Yorkshire circuit and is operating at a most impressive £75.50 profit from a £1 stake.
Beverley Town Tennis Club Award Cash To Help Fun Refurbishments
Beverley Town Tennis Club won £1,000 in the Tesco Bags of Help scheme, money they say will be used to help resurface a court.
During the months of January and February customers at the Tesco on Morton Lane voted for the club and their project.
New Display At Skidby Windmill Looks At ‘Time Off’
A new display by the Skidby Mill volunteer team has opened this week.
‘Time off: leisure & diversions in the East Riding’ covers a variety of ways in which local people spent their spare time, both in days gone by and more recently.
Tree Surgeons Aiming To Help New Hull Businesses Take Root
Two entrepreneurs want to help new companies in Hull grow after funding allowed their tree surgeon business to branch out.
Sarah Fenwick, 28, and Gareth Pennington, 29, have set up The Tree Fellas Hull, which specialises in tree-planting, pruning and felling.
Tour De Yorkshire 2019 – Details Of Rolling Road Closures
The 2019 Tour de Yorkshire is just around the corner and residents will have two opportunities to see some of the world’s top cyclists pass through the East Riding.
On Thursday, 2 May, stage one of the men’s race will start in Doncaster and cyclists, including the four-time Tour de France and double Olympic bronze medallist Chris Froome, will make their way through the East Riding to the finish line in Selby.
Beverley Man Fined £300 After Rubbish Found Dumped At Kelk Near Driffield
A Beverley man has been fined £300 after rubbish belonging to him was found dumped in Kelk, near Driffield.
The man said he paid an unknown male £20 to take two bags of household waste from his home when he was questioned by streetscene enforcement officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
ArtWaves Festival 2019 – Full Programme Is Here!
Following the initial workshop releases, ArtWaves Festival is proud to be unveiling the full programme for the fifth visual arts event returning to Bridlington Spa on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June, with the ArtWaves Fringe commencing on Monday 17 June.
This year’s event will be the biggest visual art showcase yet, bringing traditional, digital, contemporary and urban art through a vibrant programme curated for all; from the experienced artist to those simply looking to get creative.
Tommy Coyle To Launch New Mission To Improve Young Peoples Lives
A boxer from Hull is will launch embark on his latest mission as he looks to improve the lives of young people in the area.
Tommy Coyle will officially roll out his Box Cleaver Bus on Thursday 25 April. His goal is to help young people from across the Humberside and East Yorkshire region.
East Yorkshire Village Fund Raising Fete And Folk Festival Returns For A Fourth Year
Buoyed by the success of the 2018 event, the Fete in the Field Festival returns to the Shiptonthorpe, East Yorkshire playing fields for 2019 with a Wild West theme.
The fourth Fete in the Field festival takes place on June 29 at The Playing Fields, Station Road, Shiptonthorpe and will feature daytime entertainment from acts including the Lonestar Old West Re-enactment Group, Starbrite Studios, local singer-songwriter Rachel Makena, the East Riding Rock Choir and Driffield’s cigar box maestro Dogfinger Steve.
Polling Card Not Needed To Vote in 2019 Local Elections
Local Elections will take place on the 2 May. Residents are being reminded they do not need a polling card to vote. However, anyone wishing to take part will need to have registered to vote.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging as many people who are registered to vote to ensure they do so.
Graham Stuart MP Congratulates Local Colleges On Their Winning Bid
Graham Stuart, The MP for Beverley and Holderness has congratulated two local colleges.
His comments come after both Bishop Burton College and East Riding College were successful in winning a bid to become Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology.
GALLERY : Easter Opener @ Beverley Races
Beverley Races got their new season underway with special Easter Themed race day. Bumper crowds coupled with fantastic weather made for a wonderful afternoon at the Westwood course.
Racing returns to Beverley on Thursday 25 April with an afternoon meeting. With seven races on the card, it promises to be an action-packed afternoon.
Compost To Be Given Away To East Riding Residents
Around 5,000 bags of compost are to be given away free to residents in the East Riding next month.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s annual compost giveaways will be held at nine sites across the area including Beverley.
East Yorkshire Foodbank Awarded Thousands Of Pounds By Tesco
East Yorkshire Foodbank has expressed their gratitude after they scooped top prize in the Tesco Bags of Help Incentive.
The charity which helps tackle food poverty says the money will help fund their new delivery service.