Articles relating to Beverley Town Council
Beverley Town Council has unsurprisingly decided not to purchase the building formally occupied by the Crown Post Office.
The Post Office in the Beverley has been empty since closing as services were franchised to the retailer WH Smith.
Beverley Town Council is assuring residents that despite the COVID-19 pandemic for them it is business as usual.
Councillors who sit on Beverley Town Council are continuing to work even though their office is closed to the public.
Local Councillor Denis Healy says his thoughts are with PM Boris Johnson and his family.
His comments come after news the Prime Minister was hospitalised after contracting the coronavirus.
As anxiety grows around the current spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK, many communities are looking to local, grassroots activism to create support networks in the face of what can often seem confusing, not to say conflicting advice.
The latest in the East Riding area is the new Beverley Community COVID-19 Support Group. It has been launched by community leader and volunteer, Jackie Heffer, following similar initiatives that are springing up nationwide.
The Liberal Democrats have seen of the Conservatives as they held onto a seat in the Beverley Town Council By-Election.
A high turn out of just under 30pc saw the Liberal Democrats comfortably win the seat with a majority of 146. As a result of the poll, David Tucker was elected in the St Mary’s East.
The popular local resident Claire Levy is contesting the St Mary’s West Ward seat on the Beverley Town Council by-election this Thursday 12 March 2020 following a recent resignation.
This Thursday, 12 March, a by-election will be held in the St Mary’s West ward to elect a new councillor to Beverley Town Council.
The well known and respected campaigner, David Tucker, will contest the seat for the Liberal Democrats who won all 7 St Mary’s seats on Beverley Town Council last May, in addition to 3 councillors on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Business Improvement Districts are a tax on hard-pressed businesses says local councillor, Denis Healy.
He also says that the people behind plans pushing the Beverley BID should stand for election if they want to play their part in improving Beverley.
Beverley Town Council has put an appeal for the tossers to come forward to take part in an upcoming event.
For the third consecutive, Beverley Town Council will be hosting the Big Beverley Pancake Race. As a result, they are urging businesses to support the event.
Chat, a charity shop on the Swinemoor Estate has celebrated 20 years of serving the local community.
Manager Trevor Green who was one of the founders of the venture says it is remarkable that they have lasted two decades.
Liberal Democrat-led Beverley Town Council has delivered a new year bonus for Beverley residents with a groundbreaking first budget.
The budget set combines a 2% reduction in the Town Council Tax precept with increased levels of investment to meet its priorities for the town.
Beverley Town Council have voted against pursuing the acquisition of a building formerly used by St Nicholas School.
At a meeting held on Thursday evening, the council acknowledged that the cost of the project would be financially reckless.
Plans to open a Community Hub in Beverley are likely to be rejected by Beverley Town Council. Under proposals, Beverley Town Council was exploring taking over the now vacant St Nicholas School building.
However, following a public consultation and viability study HU17 understands the numbers simply do not stack up.
We wanted to thank the people of Beverley and Molescroft for giving us the opportunity to serve them since our election in May.
It is a huge privilege for us to represent Molescroft, the historic heart of Beverley and the Model Farm and Swinemoor areas as your ward councillors on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Mayor of Beverley Duncan Jack says tickets for his New Year’s Charity dance are selling fast. He also adds that anyone wanting to come should book soon to avoid disappointment.
Taking place on New Year’s Eve at the Beverley Memorial, the event will be used to raise money for local charities supported by the mayor.
Beverley Town Council’s ambitious proposals to transform the old St Nicholas’s school into a modern community hub for Beverley will be shared with the public.
The Town Council are to hold a special consultation event at Armstrong’s Social Club next Wednesday 4 December between 3pm and 7pm.
The Beverley Christmas Festival of Food & Drink will take place later this month. The event has proved popular over the years since first being held.
Organised by Beverley Town Council and Beverley Minster the event promises to be a tasty treat in the run up to Christmas.
Chloe Hopkins has been selected as Labour’s candidate for the Beverley and Holderness constituency. She will now stand in the general election 2019 that will be held next month.
Ms Hopkins was confirmed as the candidate by the local Labour Party. She said she is proud to have been selected.