Preparation Works To Begin For £49m Howden Relief Road

Preparation Works To Begin For £49m Howden Relief Road
June 30, 2024

Preparation works are to begin for a planned £49m scheme to create a new relief road for Howden. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is due to start initial work on Monday 1 July to prepare for the creation of the new Howden Relief Road which will link the A614 Thorpe Road with Station Road. 

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Appeal After Emaciated Pony Found Abandoned In Remote Field

Appeal After Emaciated Pony Found Abandoned In Remote Field
December 16, 2023

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a sick pony was found abandoned in a barren field in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

A member of the public reported concerns to the RSPCA that the equine was not being attended to on land near to the village of East Cottingwith, between York and Howden.

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Conservative Defects To Lib Dems Saying ERYC Is Not Democratic

Conservative Defects To LibDems Saying ERYC Is Not Democratic
May 17, 2022

In a dramatic move at East Riding Council Annual General Meeting, Conservative Councillor Charlie Bayram crossed the floor at the start of the meeting to join the Liberal Democrats on the  Opposition benches.

The defection has also prompted the local LibDems to say they think there will be a seismic shift from Conservative to Lib Dem at the next local elections.

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Quickline Appoints Chief Commercial Officer As Its Recruitment Drive Continues

Quickline Appoints Chief Commercial Officer As Its Recruitment Drive Continues
May 9, 2022

Quickline Communications, a rural broadband provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of a leading commercial expert. Sue Barnes joins the company as the new Chief Commercial Officer from Voneus Broadband. 

With over 30 years of experience in senior commercial leadership roles, she has a proven track record of building world-class teams and driving growth in fast-paced environments across telecoms, digital, print and broadcast media within both start-ups and large organisations.

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Hull Residents Invited To A Day Of Tree-Mendous Fun

Hull Residents Invited To A Day Of Tree-Mendous Fun
February 21, 2022

Hull City Council is inviting people to “branch out” and take part in a free, fun-filled activity day of tree planting at a city woodland as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Members of the public are invited to take part in woodland planting, bushcraft, foraging, den building and other tree-related crafts tomorrow on Tuesday 22 February, from 9am to 4pm.

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East Riding FEASTivals Rolled Out Following Success In Beverley

East Riding FEASTivals Rolled Out Following Success In Beverley
January 17, 2022

Following the success of The Made in East Yorkshire Christmas Market in Beverley a series of newly formed ‘East Riding FEASTivals’ will be coming to towns from January 2022.

The East Riding FEASTival will be a celebration of our high streets, through an event that will feature street foods, bars of distinction, alfresco dining, live music, and children’s entertainment served up with fun, colour and character.

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Reopening High Streets Safely Fund To Offer Interactive Support To Town Centre Businesses

Reopening High Streets Safely Fund To Offer Interactive Support To Town Centre Businesses
January 13, 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free online business support workshops – delivered by retail specialists – for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in town centres across the East Riding.

The council has commissioned specialist consultants The Retail Group to provide business growth workshops, which will provide practical ideas and suggestions about how SMEs can adapt, evolve and improve their performances over the coming months.

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Allenby Commercial Adding To Big-Name Brands At Trade Yard Sites

Allenby Commercial Adding To Big-Name Brands At Trade Yard Sites
November 8, 2020

An industrial site which has become home to an array of national brands is now at capacity after the latest tenant opened its doors.

MKM Building Supplies Ltd snapped up the last unit at The Trade Yard Scunthorpe, where it joins neighbours including Toolstation, Howdens Joinery, Valley Carpets, Motor Parts Direct and Hayley Group.

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East Riding Car Park Permits To Be Extended For Free

East Riding Car Park Permits To Be Extended For Free
April 1, 2020

Drivers who have bought season tickets (permits) for council car parks in the East Riding are to have them extended for free for two months.

The decision comes after East Riding of Yorkshire Council made all council car parks and pay-and-display bays free of charge until Sunday 31 May to show its support for frontline workers and volunteers during the coronavirus effort.

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Join In The Digital Arts Celebration In East Riding Libraries

Join In The Digital Arts Celebration In East Riding Libraries
January 17, 2020

East Riding Libraries are hosting their first Digital Art Celebration until 29 February, which culminates in a digital art competition with a chance to win one of five graphics tablets.

East Riding Libraries pride themselves on being much more than books – they are a community hub that’s free for everyone to attend and offer a variety of social groups, access to information, free internet and computer access and free digital support.

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Metal Recycling Campaign Launches For The East Riding

Metal Recycling Campaign Launches For The East Riding
September 6, 2019

Residents in the East Riding are being encouraged to take part in a campaign to boost the recycling of metal packaging in their blue bins – following a successful trial held last year.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team launched the MetalMatters campaign as they aim to encourage residents to place metal packaging items in their blue bins so they can be recycled.

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