Safer Roads Humber is again working with National Highways and Acusensus in the use of new enforcement equipment that has been developed to detect motorists using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving or not wearing a seat belt. The detection unit were deployed across the Humber region the week of the 10 June after a […]
A cute little penguin chick has hatched at Sewerby Hall & Gardens – the third grandchild of the late Rosie, who was one of the world’s oldest Humbolt penguins. The eight-week-old chick was born on Easter Monday, 8 April – the exact same date as their one-year-old, big sister Crackle. The new Humbolt penguin is […]
Payments of £200 are now available to residents on low incomes in the East Riding through the latest round of the Household Support Fund, a national scheme. As part of its Help For Households campaign, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging people to apply for the money, which is designed to help those most […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting the ‘Check. Think. Report.’ campaign, as it launched across Europe on International Missing Children’s Day (Tuesday 21st May). The campaign has launched in 16 countries and 14 languages by AMBER Alert Europe, The European Centre for Missing Children. It is aimed at parents and caregivers, and provides them […]
A new bin tagging campaign has been launched in the East Riding to encourage residents to keep all waste in their blue bins loose – and not to put any recycling into plastic bags. Throughout this year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bin collection crews and waste and recycling officers will be placing orange tags […]
The new owners of Bondville Model Village have set a date for the grand re-opening. Mark & Rachel Hill completed the purchase of Bondville Model Village last October, and from then on it’s been all systems go with work to refurbish and restore the popular tourist attraction to its former glory. Along with the Site […]
Two East Riding libraries in Bridlington will be able to offer local residents and communities even better facilities, thanks to £246,000 from the Libraries Improvement Fund through the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport. The new funding will be used towards the refurbishment of both Bridlington North and Bridlington Central libraries. New spaces will be created […]
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has committed a further £500,000 to support local community activity across the area. The Do It For East Yorkshire Community Grant 2024 is now open to voluntary and community groups in the East Riding, as well as Town and Parish Councils. Grants are available for amounts between £1,500 and £5,000 […]
The East Riding is more connected than ever with the roll-out of free public Wi-Fi to more towns, marketplaces and beachfronts across the county. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is now providing easy and reliable internet access for residents and visitors in key outdoor areas of Bridlington. The free Wi-Fi also supports local businesses, allowing […]