Category: East Riding of Yorkshire Council
New Preston Parish Councillor needed
| May 25, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Preston, Public Notice |
PRESTON PARISH COUNCIL has a vacancy for a new councillor for the North Ward. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Keith Gilby from the Council who left to take up a new employment opportunity in Essex. At full strength there are 10 councillors who represent the North Ward and 3 who represent Preston… read more
Council Awareness Campaign – Anabolic steroids
| May 23, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, HealthWatch |
EAST RIDING of Yorkshire Council is launching an awareness campaign about anabolic steroids, with a warning that their misuse can cause side effects including increased risk of strokes. Anabolic steroids are prescription-only drugs which are sometimes taken illegally to increase muscle mass and athletic performance. They are becoming more readily available through on-line sites which… read more
FREE Compost Giveaway at Preston!
| May 15, 2013 | Filled under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Environment, Events, Preston |
LOCAL RESIDENTS have a chance to get free bags of compost which are being given away by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The local Giveaway is taking place at South Holderness School, Preston, on Thursday 23rd May 2013 from 4:00pm. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “The compost giveaways are… read more
Celebrating locally sourced food and drink – Meet the Producers
| May 15, 2013 | Filled under Business, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, Food and Drink |
THE EAST YORKSHIRE Local Food Network is staging a Meet the Producer event at Bishop Burton College on Tuesday 21st May 2013 from 9.15am to 2.30pm around the theme of Celebrating Local Food and Drink. Held in partnership with Bishop Burton College, it is aimed at local food and drink producers; hospitality businesses and retailers… read more
New East Riding Chairman Councillor Claude Mole
| May 13, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING last week, Councillor Claude Mole was elected to be the new chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and will serve until May 2014. Councillor Mole, lives in Shiptonthorpe, is a councillor for Pocklington Provincial and was elected in 2007. He is chairman of the council’s Licensing Act 2003 committee, and… read more
East Riding Chairman’s Awards 2013 – Business, Environment and Community winners
| May 8, 2013 | Filled under Business, Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Environment, Ottringham, Saltend, Thorngumbald |
THE WINNERS of the 2013 East Riding Chairman’s Awards were announced at a ceremony last night held at The Spa Bridlington. The awards were one of the last official events to be hosted by Councillor Chad Chadwick before he hands over the reins of the chairman’s office. Individuals, companies and community groups were recognised and… read more
Community Partnership “Caravan Quiz Night” at Burton Constable Holiday Park
| May 8, 2013 | Filled under Community, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, HealthWatch, Holderness, Humberside Fire & Rescue, Humberside Police |
VISITORS to Burton Constable Holiday Park will have the chance to test their knowledge on caravan security, health & safety, keeping fit and other issues – but in a fun Quiz format. The Holderness Community Partnership, which is made up of representatives from Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue, public health and the East Riding… read more
Conservative John Holtby wins Mid Holderness East Riding by-election
| May 3, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Mid Holderness, Politics |
JOHN HOLTBY, the Conservative Party candidate is the newly elected member of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. He beat off the UKIP challenger, Gary Shores, by 84 votes on an impressive (for a by-election) 30% turnout. Results: John Holtby, Conservative Party – 1,353 – Elected Gary Shores, UK Independence Party – 1,269 George McManus,… read more
Local Youth Groups win Positive Activity Grants
| May 2, 2013 | Filled under Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hedon, Welwick, Withernsea, Youth Activities, Youth issues |
VOLUNTARY YOUTH organisations from across the area celebrating after receiving grants at a ceremony hosted by the East Riding Youth and Family Support Service – and this includes youth groups from Holderness. Twenty four organisations received the Positive Activity Grants funded by a £63,000 donation by arvato government services. The grants were awarded at a… read more
Take your European Computer Driving Licence – and at a bargain price!
| April 26, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Education, Events, Hornsea, Preston, Withernsea |
LOOKING TO UPGRADE your computer skills? If so, you have the opportunity to achieve a highly-recognised qualification – and at a bargain price! East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s adult education service is offering the industry-recognised European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications as a fast track course for only £25 per level… read more
Sewerby Hall’s 1,000th Subscriber Competition
| April 24, 2013 | Filled under Bridlington, Competitions, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events |
SEWERBY HALL and Gardens’ What’s On electronic newsletter has nearly 1,000 subscribers. The newsletter outlines all the events, exhibitions, activities and news throughout the year. The events team are now running a competition to find the 1,000th subscriber. If you would like to receive this newsletter, please send an email to sewerby.hall@eastriding.gov.uk with ‘What’s On’… read more
George McManus, Labour and Co-operative publishes Mid-Holderness Election Statement
| April 23, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics |
GEORGE McMANUS the Labour and Co-operative Candidate in the Mid Holderness Ward by-election has published his election statement on HU12 Online. All three candidates have been invited to submit statements. Follow the election news at Election 2013 at the top menu of this page. View: George McManus, Labour and Co-operative – Election Statement ———————————— AN ELECTION will take place on Thursday 2nd May 2013 for a… read more
Housing Services – Holderness Benefits Roadshow
| April 22, 2013 | Filled under Campaigns, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, Hedon, Hornsea, Patrington, Withernsea |
A BENEFITS ROADSHOW is taking place on Monday 29th April 2013 to help people understand changes to the welfare system. The changes introduced at the beginning of this month, may affect people of working age who are on a means tested benefit. The Roadshow has been organised by Housing Services at the East Riding Council who… read more
Gary Shores, UKIP publishes Mid-Holderness Election Statement
| April 22, 2013 | Filled under Debate, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Election 2013, Local Government, Mid Holderness, Politics |
GARY SHORES the UKIP Candidate in the Mid Holderness Ward by-election has published his election statement on HU12 Online. All three candidates have been invited to submit statements. Follow the election news at Election 2013 at the top menu of this page. View: Gary Shores, UKIP – Election Statement ———————————— AN ELECTION will take place… read more
Do you need help with your YORSwitch offer letter?
| April 19, 2013 | Filled under Aldbrough, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Events, Hedon, Hornsea, Keyingham, Withernsea |
YORSWITCH AMBASSADORS are visiting some community locations in the area to assist households, who registered for the first round of the cheaper energy transfer scheme, who require support in understanding and processing their offer letters. The East Riding Council gives this information on its website: When you receive your personal offer, it will tell you… read more
YORSwitch – Potential to save households £1 Million!
| April 16, 2013 | Filled under East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
HOUSEHOLDS that signed up to the YORSwitch energy-saving initiative run by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and its partners, collectively stand to save up to £1m on their energy bills if they choose to switch when they receive their offer letters. More than 15,000 households registered for YORSwitch, the equivalent of around 10% of the… read more
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