Community Legal Advice Network

December 4, 2009

The East Yorkshire Citizens Advice Bureau has won the contract to run the UK’s first Community Legal Advice Network (CLA Network), funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Legal Services Commission. The Network will provide an integrated legal service, from basic advice to representation at court, helping people with the full range of social welfare legal problems. For the first time, residents will have access to a comprehensive…

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Free Christmas Parking in Beverley

December 1, 2009

A popular scheme to give Christmas shoppers in the East Riding free weekend parking will come back into effect from this Saturday. Last year shoppers were allowed to park for free during the three weekends in the run up to Christmas. The promotion will start again from Saturday, December 5 and last until Christmas. Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This initiative was very…

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Youth in Action Programme

November 19, 2009

Here in Beverley, we are indeed privileged for many reasons, living in what has been previously described as the best place to reside in England and unbeknown to many it is also home the county’s best kept secret. Based in the town centre there is a team of people dedicated to motivating, inspiring and helping young people to make the most of life and so if you are 16-25 or…

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Humberside Must Go

November 17, 2009

MP’s Humberside Must Go campaign takes a big step forward The term Humberside could be dropped forever from postal addresses thanks to a long-running campaign by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart. After more than two years of meetings, co-ordinating joint submissions and calling on Postcomm to drop the long-defunct title from electronic files used by the Royal Mail, commissioners have announced they will make a decision by the end…

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Councillor Vacancy Beverley Minster (South Ward)

November 17, 2009

Beverley Minster (South Ward) Parish Council has a vacancy for a councillor.  A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if 10 electors of the parish write to the chief executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council at County Hall, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9BA, by 2 December 2009 claiming an election. If the chief executive does not receive such a request, the parish council will be informed that…

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Beverley Beaver Trail Run

November 15, 2009

Beverley Beaver Trail anniversary run took place today as runners from Beverley joined Beverley Athletic Club and ran a collection of routes setting off from the Beverley Leisure Centre and choosing between 5, 10 and 13 miles. The event was the 11th anniversary since the opening of the Beverley Beaver Trail with plenty of runners showing up to take on the challenge. Over 50 people and several dogs joined members…

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Beverley Pupils Back World Cup Bid

November 12, 2009

Children at Beverley St Nicholas Primary School hope Hull and East Yorkshire is picked to host group matches during the World Cup in 2018. They came to school in their football shirts to throw their weight behind the bid to bring top flight international football to the KC stadium. Although they range from just five to 11-years-old now, by 2018, they will be aged between 14 and 20.  World Cup…

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Tim’s Hairdressing Wins Award

November 12, 2009

Three East Riding salons have won the top UK award for excellent health and safety standards. Tim’s Hairdressing in Beverley, Joanne Mahoney in Howden and Totally Faces in Kirkella became the overall UK winners in the Habia (Hair and Beauty Industry Authority) barbering, hairdressing and beauty categories respectively at Salon International in London. The salons were all put forward by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, which recognised their particularly high…

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Keldmarsh Primary School Welcome Lemgo Visitors

November 5, 2009

Keldmash Primary School in Beverley today had a special visit with the Mayor of Beverley and guest from Germany. The visit is part directly connect with ‘ShRINC’ a collaborative project between East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s school improvement service and the Schulamt in the Kreis Lippe region of Germany. Full details to follow…. Related Links Beverley and Lemgo Officials Meet Lemgo Fire Fighters in Beverley Pupils From Twined Town Visit

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Pupils From Twinned Town Visit Beverley

November 5, 2009

Two primary schools in Beverley are due to receive a visit today from a German school based in Beverley’s twinned town of Lemgo in Germany. The visit has been arranged as part of a project called sharing resources for innovation and cohesion (SHRINC) and pupils and teachers from the Suedschule in Lemgo and representatives from the Stadtisches Museum Lemgo will visit Keldmarsh and Molescroft Primary Schools for a two day…

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Cycling Hat Trick For Beverley

November 3, 2009

The medieval market town of Beverley has been chosen by British Cycling to host the Blue Riband event of UK town centre racing in 2010. The town will make cycling history by hosting the National Elite Circuit Race Championships for the third consecutive year. The championship will see 70 top racers tackle a town centre circuit on the evening of Friday, 16 July and is the highlight of a three-day…

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Free Parking For Christmas Shoppers

November 3, 2009

Shoppers making their way to the East Riding to buy Christmas gifts will benefit for the second year in a row from a free parking scheme. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is suspending parking charges at car parks throughout the East Riding during the three weekends leading up to Christmas. Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of the council, said: “This initiative was very popular last year and we are pleased…

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Anti Bullying Workshop

October 29, 2009

East riding of Yorkshire Council are hosting a free workshop for parents during Anti Bullying Week. Taking place between 7-9pm, Thursday 19 November 2009, at the East Riding Children’s Centre in Beverley. The workshop is for parents who are concerned about bullying and want to know how they can help their child and where to go for local sources of support. Bullying can have a negative impact on a young…

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East Riding Poppy Appeal Launch

October 22, 2009

The Poppy Appeal in the East Riding was jointly launched in Beverley, by the Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister and the Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher Matthews. Pictured : Councillor Christopher Matthews, Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council Mr. Alan Higbee, MBE, Chairman, Royal British Legion East Riding of Yorkshire The Hon. Mrs. Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Lord-Lieutenant of…

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Beverley Skate Park Big Clean Up

October 9, 2009

Beverley Skate Park Youth Tidy Up Event East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s youth service is hosting a series of Youth Tidy Up events across the East Riding. The events join onto a national initiative, The Big Tidy Up. The next Youth Tidy Up event, led by the Detached Youth Work Team is take place on Saturday 10 October at Beverley Skate Park from approximately 12 to 2pm. The East Riding…

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The Archives Open Day

October 3, 2009

More than 230 members of the public attended an open day held by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archives and local studies service at the Beverley Treasure House on Saturday, 26 September. The day was part of the national archive awareness campaign, which this year was using ‘flight’ as its theme. Visitors were able to see a display of documents on the theme of flight, take behind the scenes tours…

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Local History Book Fair

October 2, 2009

Popular local history events are being planned by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s archive and local studies service, based at the Beverley Treasure House in Champney Road, Beverley. The annual Local History Book Fair will be held on Saturday, 17 October, at Beverley Minster while an autumn programme of local history lectures and garden tours will start on Monday, 19 October. Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Christopher…

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Beverley Parks Apple Fest

September 30, 2009

Members of the public are invited to attend a free festival to celebrate apples at Beverley Parks Local Nature Reserve. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Apple Fest will appeal to all ages and will be held on Sunday, 11th October at the Millennium Orchard, Beverley Parks, from 11 am to 3 pm. The event has been organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team. Funding for the event…

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