St Mary’s ward councillor Linda Johnson was, this evening, elected as the 418th Mayor of Beverley, and only the 13th woman to hold the office in its 448-year history, dating back to Tudor times.
Every year, Town and Parish Councils are required to host a meeting at which residents can raise issues affecting the area. The Beverley Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 April at 6pm.
Every year, Town and Parish Councils are required to host a meeting at which residents can raise issues affecting the area. The Beverley Parish Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 April at 6pm.
Liberal Democrat led Beverley Town Council has delivered a Council tax reduction for Beverley residents for the second year running.
Following last year’s reduction of 2%, the Beverley precept for residents of the town will reduce this year by a further 4.29%, whilst the Council continues to invest in public services.
Lockdown and winter have seen some grey days, so why not add a splash of colour and sparkle to your living room, by joining the Mayor of Beverley’s virtual cabaret evening on Friday 12th February.
There is still time for local community groups, charities and organisations to apply to Beverley Town Council for a grant.
Community groups and organisations are invited to submit applications to the Town Council’s new Small and General Grants Schemes.
Beverley Town Council is pleased to announce that it has revamped and relaunched its Grants programme under which it offers financial support to local organisations.
Community groups and organisations are now being invited to submit applications to the Town Council’s new Small and General Grants Schemes.
The Mayor of Beverley, Councillor Tom Astell, has recorded a Covid-19 message of support. He warns that the East Riding is at a ‘tipping point’ in the region.
The Mayor also thanks all those in Beverley who have pulled together and supported the community during these difficult times.
Beverley Liberal Democrat Councillors have handed in a petition, on behalf of residents, with over 100 signatures saying ‘NO’ to plans ninety new homes to be built on Poplars Way.
Beverley Town Council is proud to support the fantastic work of a dedicated group of litter pickers called The Wombles of Beverley.
Founded by Ronald Keuning and Lance Spruce-Jarrett, they are a fantastic group of community-spirited residents are helping to keep the streets of Beverley clean.
This week saw the opening of Flemingate’s new play area. Flemingate has doubled the size of its existing popular play area.
This has been done with the addition of an activity tower featuring a climbing wall and slide, interactive play panels and some new play equipment for younger children.
Liberal Democrat councillors on Beverley Town Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have given their support for plans to pilot a part-pedestrianisation scheme in Beverley’s Saturday Market.
The majority of businesses surveyed are overwhelmingly behind the scheme, which will see an extension to the pavement area from the Grapes to the Yorkshire Bank, taking in the King’s Head and businesses on the east of Saturday Market as well as Browns.
Following on from the wonderful floral displays brightening up the town, the Mayor of Beverley will continue to lift the spirits of Beverley residents and visitors.
He will do this with colourful, vibrant flags that will be placed throughout the town centre during the month of August. This is being done to celebrate and support PRIDE and the LGBT community.
As the lockdown restrictions continue to lift, Beverley Town Council is brightening up the town; with colourful floral displays now appearing in the town centre and the outlying housing estates.
Beverley’s new Mayor, Councillor Tom Astell, has launched a competition for local children to create a tourism leaflet promoting Beverley’s landmarks.
The idea was inspired by a hand-drawn leaflet posted onto social media by local 10-year-old Daisy.
History was made on two counts in Beverley on Monday evening when the town’s youngest-ever mayor, Cllr Tom Astell, 24, was elected using virtual meeting technology.
The ancient Mayor making ceremony was conducted online, with councillors electing their new mayor from their own homes due to the lockdown restrictions.
Deputy Mayor Cllr Tom Astell says the installation of signs around Beverley thanking key workers is a small but powerful gesture.
Beverley’s Deputy Mayor comments after Beverley Town Council announced they will be installing 20 signs around the town.
Councillors representing ERYC and Beverley Town Council wards are working to broker a solution with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to save Track Fitness and Boxing Club.
Liberal Democrat councillors from Beverley Town Council and also ERYC visited the club to offer their support.