Operating Hours For Bus Lanes Will Change Following A Cabinet Decision

Operating Hours For Bus Lanes Will Change Following A Cabinet Decision
October 24, 2023

In response to a decision taken by Hull City Council’s Cabinet, Hull’s bus lanes will operate during peak hours in both directions.

The city will now initiate a traffic regulation order (TRO) proposing changes to all bus lanes except the Carr Lane bus gate, which will remain open 24/7. Moreover, the council will assess all key junctions and crossings along each bus route to determine if additional safety measures can be implemented, as well as reviewing parking arrangements within bus lanes to ensure that there is always room for moving traffic.

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Navigating The Financial Landscape: Dealing With The Average UK Wage

Navigating The Financial Landscape: Dealing With The Average UK Wage
October 16, 2023

The average full-time wage in the UK sits at around £30,000 according to a variety of sources – this of course varies between industries and the figure is lower for those working part-time. For some, this may seem like a lot; for the richest human on the earth, not so much – but how well does this average wage set a person up to live in the current economy? This article explores the realities of managing life while earning the average wage, including tips to consider when making the most of your income.

Following Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and a series of other events that caused global economic uncertainty, living on the average wage has become considerably harder to manage for those working in the UK. The journey to complete financial freedom is a broad one, with no single pathway to success. This does not, however, mean that it is unattainable.

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How Garden Office Pods Support Remote Working in East Yorkshire

How Garden Office Pods Support Remote Working in East Yorkshire
February 15, 2023

Forward-thinking East Yorkshire is the place to be for hardworking professionals in the UK. Residents should feel proud to learn that Hull is regarded as the best destination for remote working in the UK, as it has been deemed the best-connected city outside the bustling capital of London. 

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many professionals’ daily lives, with Hull adapting quickly to its necessary changes to support ambitious workers, startups, and companies of all sizes. 

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Double Success For East Yorkshire Marketing Agency

Double Success For East Yorkshire Marketing Agency
January 11, 2023

Hull-based Assured Marketing was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack Story noticed that small businesses were struggling with the sudden lack of footfall and the urgent need to focus on digital engagement while working at a large company.

In response, he and his business partner Connor Hewson founded a company that simplifies complex services such as search engine optimization.

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Leaders In Health Care Encourage People To Use Services Effectively

Leaders In Health Care Encourage People To Use Services Effectively
January 5, 2023

In light of the unprecedented demand for health and care services, this winter, health and care leaders in Humber and North Yorkshire are reminding people how they can get the help they need.

As a result of the high number of people waiting for hospital services, local people are being encouraged to use all alternative health services, including NHS111 online and local pharmacies, and to watch out for the health of their loved ones.

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Cybersecurity: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

Cybersecurity: What Is It And Why Is It Important?
January 5, 2023

A set of procedures, frameworks, and tools called cybersecurity is used to safeguard computers, software, devices, and data against online threats.

Such assaults are conducted by cybercriminals to extract money from victims or edit, distort, or steal information.

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Returns of the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal

Returns of the WISHH National Elf Service Appeal
November 28, 2022

Christmas is back with a charity appeal to add some magic to the holidays for the sickest children and older patients at the hospital!

In order to spread festive cheer to patients at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, WISHH invites members of the community and local businesses to get involved. 

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A Unique Minecraft Project Brings Archives To A New Audience

A Unique Minecraft Project Brings Archives To A New Audience
October 20, 2022

The East Riding Archives has announced the success of their Blockdown project, designed to capture young people’s stories of the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Audience Agency’s Digitally Democratising Archives project funded by £4500 funded the East Riding Blockdown (ERB) project, thought to be the first of its kind in the country.

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Agencia Celebrates 25 Years In Business In East Yorkshire

Agencia Celebrates 25 Years In Business In East Yorkshire
October 10, 2022

By transforming health and justice to build confidence and attract investment, an East Yorkshire family business has helped British interests overseas for 25 years.

It delivers investigation training in British Overseas Territories as well as tackling corruption and financial crime in Bosnia Herzegovina.

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Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion By Employers

Sixty-Two Percent Of Over-55s Are Overlooked For Promotion
September 7, 2022

Over a third (37%) of professionals under the age of 30 have been promoted in the past year, while 2 in 3 white collar workers over 55 have not.

According to a new report by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters, older workers are often overlooked for opportunities in favour of younger and less experienced ones. This is despite a fiercely competitive hiring market.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Or Booster Walk-In Clinics In The East Riding

COVID-19 Vaccine Or Booster Walk-In Clinics In The East Riding
August 9, 2022

If you know anyone that still needs to get their COVID-19 vaccines or boosters, the Health and Wellbeing Bus COVID-19 Vaccination Service is out on the road across the East Riding and Hull throughout the summer.

If you pop along to the vaccination bus this August, the local NHS team are running some special sessions for anyone aged 12+ for first, second or booster jabs, including the Spring Booster (if eligible).

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World Breastfeeding Week Picnics Are Planned Across The East Riding

World Breastfeeding Week Picnics Are Planned Across The East Riding
August 3, 2022

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, mums, babies, family and friends are invited to a picnic at various locations across the East Riding.

Several events are being organized by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s children’s centres, with the support of integrated specialist public health nurses from Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust, to help give breastfeeding mothers support and help.

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First Local Authority Partnership To Provide Long COVID Rehabilitation

First Local Authority Partnership To Provide Long COVID Rehabilitation
July 31, 2022

East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, has announced the first local authority partnership to run the Charity’s COVID-19 Rehabilitation Programme, in order to help support local residents with long-lasting or returning symptoms after COVID-19.

This is the first time the COVID-19 programme has been made available to an area not already served by one of the Charity’s facilities, expanding the programme’s reach into new areas to support health and wellbeing ambitions on a local level. 

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