MP for Beverley and Holderness, Graham Stuart, met the NFU and local farmers to discuss the concerns and challenges of the Farming Rules for Water. The group consisted of arable, horticultural, poultry and pig farmers.
A £1.2m project to update two pumping stations that reduce flood risk and drain low lying agricultural areas into the River Hull is complete.
Located between Driffield and Beverley, the Hempholme and Wilfholme pumping stations have been refurbished to extend their working life so they can continue to function, draining land and reducing flood risk in the area during periods of heavy rainfall, more efficiently and effectively into the future.
Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have been successful in securing a bid for further funding of £71,000, plus an additional £20,000 for a communications campaign, for the Reuse Electrical project which operates the Reuse Electrical Shop.
An incentive to tackle nuisance phones calls has proved to be a success with residents in the East Riding saying it offers peace of mind.
A national incentive for people with dementia, eight homes in the region have been taking part with 1,800 calls reported to have been blocked.
Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart has welcomed the news that the National Wildlife Crime Unit has been saved.
Work is due to start today on a major project to reduce the risk of flooding for residents in the village of Leconfield.