Bulletin from East Riding Council

 

Local Nature Photography Competition 2025  Calling all nature lovers and photography enthusiasts!  Are you passionate about nature and love capturing meaningful moments through your lens?  You should take part in our Local Nature Photography Competition.  This year’s theme is ‘People in Nature’ and there are three categories: Volunteering and community Health and wellbeing Nature-based skills Prizes include a multi-store gift card and the chance for your image to appear in an exhibition touring East Riding Libraries. You can enter once per category. Be creative, all interpretations welcome!  Deadline: Sunday, 16 November 2025 Find out more and enter

The Humber NHS Cadet programme The Humber NHS Cadet Programme is launching again for it's third year, offering an incredible opportunity for young people aged 15–18 living in Hull and the East Riding. Please share the application link: NHS Cadets - Advanced Programme- Hull/Humber This 16-week programme, delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, includes weekly 2-hour sessions every Wednesday evening. It’s designed for young people who are keen to: Explore key health and wellbeing topics Learn about how the NHS works Develop valuable life and employability skills Boost their confidence and make new friends Gain experience for their CV – and have fun doing it The experienced NHS Cadet Team will guide and support each participant throughout the programme, tailoring sessions to their interests and goals. On completion, each cadet will receive a certificate recognising their dedication and commitment. Apply for the NHS Cadets

Domestic abuse awareness webinar Are you interested in learning more about domestic abuse, including coercive control, and the support available in the East Riding? Join our online session where we will cover: Understanding domestic abuse: Learn about the different forms of domestic abuse, including coercive control. Support for victims/survivors: Discover the resources and support systems available for those affected by domestic abuse. Support for those who choose to harm: Find out about the help available for individuals who want to change their behavior. White Ribbon campaign: Learn about this global movement to end male violence against women and how you can get involved. Communities in Motion Training: Get informed about this training program aimed at fostering safer communities. Don't miss this opportunity to see how you can make a difference. The session will be held on Tuesday, 7 October at 6pm and this will be recorded for those that can not make it we hope to see you all there.   Please click the button below at the time of the meeting or add the link to your diary as a reminder. Domestic Abuse Awareness - Parish councils | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams Add the link to your diary as a reminder

Sewerby Hall and Gardens releases early bird tickets for this year’s spectacular Winter Woodland The hugely popular Winter Woodland will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this Christmas from Friday, 5 to Tuesday, 23 December. Now in its fifth year, the magical, outdoor experience is returning with the theme of ‘The Snowman’s Ball’ and is certain to be a hit with families and visitors alike. There will be much to look forward to as part of this spectacular event including twinkling lights, festive scenes and fun interactions with characters including elves, the Woodcutter, Snow Fairy and Sewerby Snowman. Take advantage of the early bird offer today

Free outdoor public access Wi-Fi provides more than £2 million of benefits to the East Riding Since the start of the roll out in outdoor spaces, in 2023, public access Wi-Fi installed by the council, we have had a significant positive impact on local communities, helping businesses, residents and visitors. Free Wi-Fi is now available in a number of areas across the East Riding, including in 13 outdoor town centres from Bridlington to Snaith. The service is also available in 66 venues, including libraries, leisure centres, and care homes. Read more about public access Wi-Fi

Do you have a teen in your household or work with young people? The summer months are an exciting but daunting time for many with exam results or choosing next steps. Our 'teen check-in' section on the East Riding Health and Wellbeing website provides information on trusted local services and advice covering: Routine NHS vaccinations Sexual health Drugs and alcohol Emotional wellbeing. Read more about teen check-in sessions

Outdoor and nature wellbeing survey Do you enjoy nature or taking part in outdoor activities?  East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership and the University of Hull are calling on residents to take part in a survey to find out what is important to them – anything from conservation work, outdoor exercise, gardening or mindfulness activities.  This joint consultation aims to understand the health and wellbeing impact of getting out in nature or taking part in outdoor and nature-based activities, as well as how we value the environment and local green spaces.  The results of this survey will help inform future ‘green-blue’ social prescribing services and environmental engagement programmes in the East Riding and wider region.  Please share the consultation link with your communities: Climate Change & Health - Green/Blue Prescription Discussion  What is ‘green-blue’ social prescribing?  Green (and blue) social prescribing is the practice of supporting individuals and communities to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve both mental and physical health. Interested? Find out more on the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership website: Health and Wellbeing - Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership Take part in the consultation

Youth Clubs, Nature recovery consultation and Trustee recruitment for the CPRE

Youth Clubs

We have received notice of a couple of Youth Club and young peoples groups, based in Mkt Weighton and other locations for 11-18;

and 5-11 yrs

 

Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy 

The consultation window for the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS) is now open.

This strategy aims to tackle the significant loss of nature across the region to create a Hull and East Yorkshire where nature, people and places thrive together.

Share your priorities for nature and your thoughts on the draft HEY LNRS. Your input will play a vital role in shaping the final strategy, ensuring it reflects the diverse needs of the region’s natural environment and aligns with the needs and aspirations of everyone in Hull and East Yorkshire. Use this link to access the consultation, and find out more about the HEY LNRS: Local Nature Recovery Strategy

You can also come and talk to us at one of our drop-in sessions or events throughout the consultation period. See the locations, dates and times here: https://heylnrs.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/hey-lnrs-public-consultation?step=step1

Please not this consultation will close on Sunday 22 June, 2025. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to get in touch with: sustainable.development@eastriding.gov.uk

With best wishes

Joe Sugden

Parish Open Door 

And in a similar vein, from Campaign for the Protection of Rural England;

We are reaching out on behalf of CPRE North and East Yorkshire, the countryside charity committed to protecting and enhancing our beautiful landscapes and rural communities. We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees, helping to guide our work and make a meaningful difference across the region.

As a valued parish council, your connection to the local community is vital. We would be extremely grateful if you could help us share this opportunity—perhaps through your networks, newsletter, or noticeboards. If you happen to know of any individuals who may be interested in contributing their time, skills, and experience, we would love to hear from them.

Attached is our Trustee Recruitment Pack, and you can also find further information on our website here:
 Become a Trustee or Volunteer - North and East Yorkshire
 
Subscribe to our newsletter and updates here
 
 
Tel: 07983 088120 | Email: info@cpreney.org.uk
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 It has come to my attention that a proposed new roundabout onto the A1079 from The Balk is to be built as a result of a planning condition imposed on Gladman developments who have aquired permission for 300 or so houses on the Balk, Pocklington. The new roandabout is to be sited further East along the A1079 and an extension to the Balk, creating a dead end access to the Yorkway See outline plan I found here.

It seems a golden opportunity has been missed to include the road from Bielby onto the A1079 (Carr Lane) to be connected to this new roundabout, similar to the one at Allerthorpe and Hodsow Lane.

I wrote to Leo Hammond about this asking why it had been missed, his response was as follows;

"I can understand the point of view you are putting forward, and I think if this situation was a planned capital scheme of the Council, like both the Shiptonthorpe and Allerthorpe Roundabouts were, then what you are suggesting would probably be done - to create a roundabout which also helps improve the connection of villages like Bielby to the A1079. However, this scheme is not such a scheme.
To understand what has happened with this, it is key to realise that the development for these 300 new homes on the Balk which this new roundabout is a condition of was opposed and turned down by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the grounds it was overdevelopment (in short). Our decision was sadly, overturned by the National Planning Inspectorate who has now granted planning permission (outline at this stage) for the new houses on the Balk, with the condition for the new roundabout to connect the Balk to the A1079.

Therefore, this roundabout is not a separate scheme, it is part of a planning development, and therefore, can only relate to the effects of said development. This is because it is the developer of said development who is funding it, and in planning policy you can only ask developers to fund things which directly come as an effect of their development.

So, it is only possible for East Riding to make the developer build a roundabout which alleviates the additional traffic caused by their development. We do not have the power to ask the developer to anything more. I hope that makes sense?

There is also the added complication of space. The roundabout is being proposed to be built towards Hayton with a new road connecting it to the Balk and the existing Balk Junction being closed. This is because there is limited space to build an appropriate roundabout at the site of the existing junction. It is also complicated to try and build one were the Carr Lane junction is because to do so, you would need to build over two existing businesses."

I am just putting this on the Blog to inform residents of the impending roundabout and its implications for road safety and access for Residents of Bielby, Everingham and Seaton Ross and further afield who use the junction on a regular basis.

Graham Tew

Secretary to Bielby Parish meeting.

Village Update

 

Bielby Parish Meeting.

I will be posting a notice for the October Parish meeting soon, so please let me know if you have any agenda items or burning desire to discuss a topic with the rest of the village.

Let me know on 07805 496748 or email graham@thetews.co.uk. Date to be confirmed.

Road closure,

ERYC have updated the road closure dates for September to run from Fri Sept 9th to Weds Sept 14th

Adult Learning

ERYC asked us to post this on our website and I'll put one on the noticeboard, new courses starting in September and free trials are available.

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/learning/employment-education-and-skills/

Poster link here

ERYC home insulation scheme.

 With inflation and fuel prices rocketing, it makes sense to insulate our homes as well as we can. I received the following flyer from ERYC today. Web address is https://heat-insulation.co.uk/99-scheme/

East Riding Local Plan Update

 The East Riding Council are opening up the proposed Local plan update for consultation from 28th May to 6th August 2021. Inviting comments from interested parties;

The Local Plan sets out planning policies for the area and is a key driver in determining planning applications and development opportunities in the East Riding. The current Local Plan was adopted in 2016. The council has reviewed this Plan and is now consulting on a draft update. This consultation is the second stage in reviewing the Local Plan. Responses to this consultation will be considered and will help to finalise a revised ‘pre-submission’ Local Plan that will be consulted on and then submitted to the Secretary of State for examination.

On Friday, 28 May 2021 the following documents will be published for a 10 week period of public consultation:

• Draft Strategy Document Update - This includes the broad amount and location of development, for uses such as housing and employment, to be brought forward over the plan period to 2039. Additionally, policies relating to different issues such as protecting landscape character, minimising the risk of flooding and providing affordable housing are also addressed in this document.

• Draft Allocations Document Update - sets out site specific policies for how residential, employment, retail and mixed use draft allocations should be developed in order to meet the targets of the Draft Strategy Document. Draft allocations include the re-allocation and de-allocation of existing adopted Local Plan sites along with new sites in some locations.
• Draft Policies Map Update - a series of supporting Draft Policies Maps show the exact locations where development is proposed, as well as areas that should be protected from development.

A range of background and evidence base documents supporting the aims of the Draft Local Plan Update will also be published on Friday 28 May. These include:

• Sustainability Appraisal
• Draft Infrastructure Study
• Draft Whole Plan Viability Assessment
• Summary of Allocations by Settlement Document 

How to view the documents

All consultation documents are available to view on the council’s website at: www.eastriding.gov.uk/localplanupdate. 

How to comment on the documents

To comment on the consultation documents, please complete the online smart survey response form at: www.eastriding.gov.uk/localplanupdate. The form is easy to use and allows you to comment on as many or few consultation documents as you wish, save your response and continue at a later date and upload supporting attachments.

Alternatively, you can write a letter and send it to Forward Planning (AS67), County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.

Please note, electronic responses are our preferred method of contact. Electronic responses can be processed more easily helping the Local Plan Update to progress more quickly.

Comments will be made publicly available on the council’s website in due course after the consultation period has ended (the council only redacts personal data in respect of email addresses, telephone numbers and signatures). To ensure we can log all responses and keep you informed of progress on the Local Plan, your details will be retained and used in accordance with our privacy notice.

East Riding Covid Tier Announcement

 East Riding of Yorkshire Council – COVID-19 Tier Announcement

Residents of the East Riding are being urged to follow new COVID-19 safety guidance from next Wednesday (2, December) with the news that the area will move into Tier 3 (Very High) when the national restrictions end.

The Government has today announced that the East Riding, along with Hull and many other nearby areas, will all be in the highest of the three-level restrictions system.

Ministers have made decisions on which areas are in which tiers based on factors such as how quickly infection rates are rising or falling, the ratio of positive tests and the current and projected pressure on the NHS.

Some of the key aspects of Tier 3 restrictions are:

• No mixing of different households indoors or outdoors, including hospitality venues and private gardens

• The rule of six applies in outdoor public spaces such as parks

• Pubs and restaurants closed, except for take-away and delivery services

• Indoor entertainment venues closed

• Accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and guest houses must close. There are several exemptions, such as for those who use these venues as their main residence, and those requiring the venues where it is reasonably necessary for work or education and training

• Guidance against travelling in and out of Tier 3 areas

• Personal care, such as hairdressing, is allowed

The Tier restrictions will come into effect from the beginning of Wednesday, 2 December (00.01). Until then, the national restrictions will remain in place. The Government has said it will review tier allocations by 16 December.

Councillor Richard Burton, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the authority would continue to do everything it can to keep supporting local people and businesses through the pandemic.

He said: “This has been such a long battle against COVID-19 since March and we have seen a number of different phases of restrictions on our daily lives but I’m confident the people of the East Riding will again respond with the right attitude and a determination to do the right thing.

“The vast majority of our residents and businesses have been fantastic in their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 and in supporting each other through this pandemic. We’re asking you now to keep responding positively as we move into this new phase and to do what is being asked of you so that we can return to some kind of normality as soon as possible and as safely as possible.

“We know some residents, along with business owners, managers and workers, will be frustrated with this news and we know there will be understandable concern about the situation but we will continue to do all we can to protect and support our most vulnerable residents, to suppress the spread of this virus and to save lives.

“While dealing with the huge challenges COVID-19 presents, we will also do our utmost to continue to provide essential services to our local communities and we’re again asking you to keep demonstrating that brilliant #TogetherEastRiding public spirit to get through this.”

Cllr Burton said the council would keep helping residents and businesses with a range of support and advice, from financial aid to health and wellbeing services.

He also said: “There are reasons for optimism. More is now known about COVID-19 than at the start of the pandemic and good progress continues to be made in terms of vaccine development and the use of therapeutics to aid in treatment.

“With these developments and our continued determination to get through this together, I’m confident that the light at the end of the tunnel will shine on an East Riding which is a fantastic and safe place to live, work, shop, learn, play, invest and visit.”

Andy Kingdom, director of public health for East Riding of Yorkshire Council, urged residents to keep following the council’s 3 Steps To Safety: Prevent. Notice. Act. 

He said: “Handwashing, respecting social distance, ventilating inside spaces and wearing face coverings, unless you are exempt, are simple but extremely effective ways people can help to prevent the spread of the virus. 

“Equally important are always noticing when you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms and immediately acting by self-isolating and getting tested as soon as possible. 

“If people do these basic things correctly, then they can suppress the spread of the virus and not only protect themselves but protect their loved ones and ultimately save lives.” 

Further information about the Tier 3 restrictions and what you can and cannot do, along with advice about helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and what support is available to residents and businesses, is available at www.eastriding.gov.uk/3stepstosafety 

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 – either a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste - you should self-isolate immediately and then request a test as soon as possible at www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.