Housing Wellbeing On The Agenda At East Riding Council

Housing Wellbeing On The Agenda At East Riding Council
December 13, 2016

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council recognises the importance of having adequate housing provision to suit the varied needs of residents and the positive impact this can have on people’s quality of life.

This crucial factor is to be considered as part of a new housing strategy for the East Riding which will be discussed by the region’s Health and Wellbeing Board when they meet at Brough Business Centre on Thursday, 15 December.

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Exclusivity Agreement On Skidby Mill Extended Until March 2017

Exclusivity Agreement On Skidby Mill Extended Until March 2017
December 13, 2016

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that it has extended the exclusivity agreement with the Millhouse Restaurant regarding proposals for the future operation of Skidby Mill until 31 March, 2017.

Skidby Mill and Heritage Centre is currently operated by the council as a visitor attraction and is the home of the Museum of East Riding Rural Life.

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New Year, New You – Adult Learning Course Guide Available For 2017

New Year, New You - Adult Learning Course Guide Available For 2017
December 13, 2016

There’s never been a better time to sign up for an adult learning course, with East Riding of Yorkshire Council launching its new course guide for spring 2017.

Aimed at people aged 19 years and over, the guide is full of courses starting in January that can help East Riding residents improve their skills to get a job, gain a new qualification or learn something completely new.

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Christmas Recycling Guide For East Riding Residents

Christmas Recycling Guide For East Riding Residents
December 12, 2016

More rubbish is generated over the Christmas and New Year holiday than any other time of the year – and residents can recycle most of it in their blue and brown bins.

Last year more than 9,000 tonnes of waste was collected from households over the festive period across the East Riding.

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A New Rural Strategy For The East Riding Is Launched

A New Rural Strategy For The East Riding Is Launched
December 8, 2016

A new rural strategy for the East Riding of Yorkshire has been launched, which will continue to raise the profile of rural issues and support positive, sustainable rural development in a challenging economic climate.

The strategy and its accompanying action plan were launched at an event at Tickton Grange, Beverley, with the overarching goal that ‘people of all ages can live, work and thrive in the rural East Riding, which is itself

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Think Carefully Before Buying A Puppy This Christmas

Think Carefully Before Buying A Puppy This Christmas
December 8, 2016

People looking at adding a new puppy to their family this Christmas should check they are buying from a reputable, licensed breeder.

Over the last year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s licensing team have received 15 allegations of unlicensed breeders operating in this area advertising

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Sustainable Transport Stars Awarded To Local Primary Schools

Sustainable Transport Stars Awarded To Local Primary Schools
December 8, 2016

Schools across the East Riding were represented at a ceremony which celebrated their success in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel.

The schools were presented with certificates and plaques in recognition of their work towards the Modeshift STARS national schools awards scheme.

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Campaigners in Cherry Burton Celebrate As Fairtrade Village Signs Go Up

Campaigners in Cherry Burton Celebrate As Fairtrade Village Signs Go Up
December 7, 2016

Campaigners in Cherry Burton are celebrating after “Fairtrade Village” signs were erected by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council on each of the four roads leading into the village.

Thanks to the generous support of village-based businesses who funded the signs, the village now has visible reminders of its status for residents and visitors alike.

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Councillors To Consider Final Proposals For Supported Bus Services

Councillors To Consider Final Proposals For Supported Bus Services
December 6, 2016

Final proposals for East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s supported bus services are due to be considered by senior councillors next week.

The report, due to go before Cabinet members on Tuesday, 13 December, will include a number of amended proposals following an extensive transport needs assessment and formal public consultation.

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Final Countdown to Beverley Festival of Christmas 2016

Final countdown to Beverley Festival of Christmas 2016
December 5, 2016

There is just under a week to go until the annual Beverley Festival of Christmas on Sunday, 11 December, from 10am-4pm, and final preparations are being put in place.

This year’s event starts with a parade from Wednesday Market to Saturday Market and will include an appearance from Santa and his reindeer, marching bands, Bernese mountain dogs

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Tour De Yorkshire Route To Include Driffield And Pocklington For The First Time

Tour De Yorkshire Route To Include Driffield And Pocklington
December 2, 2016

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is excited by today’s announcement that the 2017 Tour de Yorkshire will start in Bridlington on Friday, 28 April and will take in a number of East Yorkshire settlements, including Driffield and Pocklington, on its way to the stage one finish in Scarborough.

Similar to the inaugural event in 2015, the race will start outside The Spa Bridlington in front of a large crowd, anticipated to be in the tens of thousands, before the riders leave the town

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Bridlington Spa Leads The East Riding Into The Year Of Culture

Bridlington Spa Leads The East Riding Into The Year Of Culture
November 30, 2016

It’s been eight years since Bridlington Spa emerged from its two-year, multi-million-pound refurbishment and, to stay attractive and relevant, the venue is set to reveal a full rebrand later in December.

The rebrand is not limited to a new logo. Internal colour changes, new signage, new website and a whole new communications style form part of the announcement.

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Festive Activities At Sewerby Hall And Gardens

Festive Activities At Sewerby Hall And Gardens
November 28, 2016

As part of a programme of activities provided by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s museum team, visitors will have an opportunity to get to grips with some of the site’s artefacts.

Toys, Kitchenalia and even some prehistoric items will be displayed for people to see and touch. Volunteers will be on hand to chat and provide explanations for the items on Wednesday, 30 November at 11.30am and 1pm.

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Big Strides Made In Progress Of Yorkshire Harbour & Marina Project

Big Strides Made In Progress Of Yorkshire Harbour & Marina Project
November 28, 2016

Plans for a Yorkshire Harbour and Marina in Bridlington are progressing well, with the council and Bridlington Harbour Commissioners bidding for funding from Central Government’s Local Growth Fund to help the area’s economic growth.

The project is one of several that form part of the York, North Yorkshire and East Riding Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) submission which is currently being considered by the Government.

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Kings Head Beverley Crowned Best in the East Riding

November 24, 2016

A Beverley bar has been crowned the best in the East Riding at a ceremony to celebrate the best licensed premises in the county.

The King’s Head in Saturday Market was named the overall winner in the fourth East Riding Best Bar None awards, which were held at Beverley Racecourse on Wednesday, 23 November.

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GOOLE : Street Fund Supports Power Up The Precinct Project

GOOLE : Street Fund Supports Power Up The Precinct Project
November 24, 2016

New electrical power points and street lighting in the pedestrian precinct of Goole is now complete, thanks to £8,760 from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s High Street Fund.

Power Up the Precinct is a project by Goole Town Council, working with Business in Goole (BIG), and complements the Goole Portas funded urban realm works, town centre seating though the Renaissance Small Projects Fund….

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The 20th Annual Open Art Comes To Beverley Art Gallery

The 20th Annual Open Art Comes To Beverley Art Gallery
November 23, 2016

Open Art 2016 opens at Beverley Art Gallery on Saturday 26 November. The annual exhibition invites entries from all artists, amateur or professional, living in the East Riding of Yorkshire or Hull.

It will be officially launched by Councillor Caroline Fox, Vice Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

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Shoppers Warned To Be Savvy Ahead Of Black Friday

Shoppers Warned To Be Savvy Ahead Of Black Friday
November 23, 2016

East Riding residents are being urged to be cautious and to think where they are buying from as they search for bargains in the run up to Christmas.

The warning comes from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s trading standards officers as retailers gear up for Black Friday, which this year will take place on Friday, 25 November

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