Community Info

Motorists are being urged to plan their journey ahead of time Ennerdale Bridge is set to close for two nights next week for essential investigations. Earlier this year, a fault was detected on the bridge located on Raich Carter Way, affecting one of its lifting spans. To identify and rectify the issue, necessary investigations will now get underway. Overnight closures will be implemented on Raich Carter Way on Wednesday 11 Read more

A new rock ‘n’ roll superstar will be joining the East Riding’s fleet of gritters this winter – Snoel Gallagher.  Just as iconic British band Oasis announced its reunion this week, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed the name of the latest lorry to join its ranks of gritters helping to keep the area’s roads safe by clearing snow and reducing the risk of ice from forming.  Inspired by the act’s Read more

The household waste recycling site at Pocklington is to be closed for eleven weeks from September for essential improvements.  East Riding of Yorkshire Council is having to temporarily close the site, in Pocklington Lane, Burnby, from Monday 23 September to allow for the installation of a new drainage system. It is scheduled to reopen on Saturday 7 December.  During the closure, residents are asked to take their recycling and waste Read more

Lelley Fields Crematorium, operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, has recently partnered with a local animal charity in an initiative to make a positive impact on our community. The facility, in Holderness, contains expansive open spaces, serene ponds, and wildflower meadows, for moments of quiet reflection and commemoration. The ongoing maintenance of these grounds is crucial, especially during this time of year. The wildflower meadows need to be cut, Read more

he council’s free compost giveaways are back in September for their second round this year.  East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team will hold eight events at sites across the East Riding, starting on Tuesday 3 September, for residents to come and collect two free bags of compost.  The compost has all been recycled from the garden and food waste people put in their brown bins.  Around 60 Read more

Did you know that there are over 30,000 in the Hull area that would struggle to read this appeal. Hull and District Read Easy offers free, one-to-one, confidential coaching for non-reading adults in the area. Have you a few hours a week to spare and think you could join us ? You don't have to have a background in education, you just need a patient, caring nature to give the Read more

A Your Money drop-in event is to be held in Bridlington to offer help and advice to East Riding residents. Residents are encouraged to go along to meet experts from East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the local community who are providing advice with the cost of living, everyday bills, and general assistance with financial pressures. The Your Money drop-in event will be held on Tuesday 27 August at Bridlington Read more

A charity which helps homeless people and rough sleepers across East Yorkshire has appealed for help after it ran out of sleeping bags. Help the Homelezz, which is based in Goole, said it helped between 50 and 70 individuals on an average night and handed out up to 15 bags a day. The charity said demand for its services had doubled since it was set up four years ago. Founder Read more

here are many micro care provider and voluntary schemes near you. See information below on what these opportunities can offer and how to get involved. East Riding of Yorkshire Micro Providers Scheme It has been identified that there is unmet need in providing home care and day services particularly in rural and coastal geographies. While many older people require regulated care from a CQC registered carer, many residents require support Read more