by WTC admin | Dec 14, 2018
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by WTC admin | Dec 14, 2018
Withernsea Town Councillors are: Mayor – Cllr. T Dagnall Cllr D. Edwards Deputy Mayor – Cllr Mrs L Healing Cllr. K. Hardcastle Cllr S. Winters Cllr E. Saxby Cllr B. Cloke Cllr B Dawson Cllr F. Walmsley Cllr P Wilkinson Cllr C Hollingworth Town Clerk – Mrs Jayne...
by WTC admin | Dec 12, 2018
ERYC are to commence works to address areas of standing water on the road alongside the Meridian Centre on Pier Road on 18th December 2018. The works are expected to last for 4 days and at times it will be necessary to close the access off Pier Road to the private...
by WTC admin | Dec 10, 2018
The East Riding will see not just one but two days of racing as part of the 2019 edition of the Tour de Yorkshire. At a special event this morning at Leeds Civic Hall, race organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation confirmed that much of stage...
by WTC admin | Dec 10, 2018
A brand new festive event is coming to Bridlington this weekend: ‘A Coastal Christmas’ will take place near the new RNLI building near Bridlington Spa on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 December, between 12 noon and 8pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday. The...
by WTC admin | Dec 10, 2018
There will be a chance for pre-school children to get in the mood for a very merry Christmas by joining East Riding Libraries and Customer Services for festive storytime readings of ‘Jolly Jingly Christmas’ by Clare Lloyd, accompanied by sounds, songs and rhymes....
by WTC admin | Dec 10, 2018
As the Christmas party season starts to get underway, Safer Roads Humber is reminding motorists to ‘NEVER drink and drive’ and think about the ‘Morning After.’ Most people do the sensible thing if they are out at Christmas parties or round at friends and get a taxi...
by WTC admin | Dec 5, 2018
Christmas and New Year generates more waste than any other time of the year in the East Riding – but the good news is most of it can be recycled. The waste and recycling officers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council are issuing some festive advice to help residents...
by WTC admin | Dec 5, 2018
The darker days of autumn do not mean that Sewerby Hall and Gardens are any less active – there is still plenty going on at the venue. Sewerby Hall itself has been stunningly decorated for Christmas and is fragrant with bedecked Christmas trees, festooned with...
by WTC admin | Dec 5, 2018
The first East Riding Festival of Words has proved very popular with those who attended the varied programme of over 40 events, held in seven venues between 18 and 21 October. East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed that ticket sales increased this year, in...
by WTC admin | Dec 5, 2018
The Summer Reading Challenge 2018 in East Riding Libraries, in association with The Reading Agency, proved very popular once again. The theme this year was Mischief Makers, and the Challenge was a chance to read library books over the summer holidays, join in with fun...
by WTC admin | Nov 26, 2018
Goole Museum holds an Open Art each summer, open to all artists from the area, and up to two pieces in any medium can be entered. Paintings, drawings, photos, textile work, sculpture and digital creations all featured this year. The museum team have announced that...
by WTC admin | Nov 26, 2018
Excitement is mounting at Sewerby Hall and Gardens as the venue prepares for the Weekend of Christmas this Saturday and Sunday (1 and 2 December). The weekend will include husky sled rides, brand new Rusticus Theatre Arts’ Nutcracker Adventures, and traditional carol...
by WTC admin | Nov 26, 2018
Members of the public are being asked to stay clear of a yellow-white substance which has been washed up on the beaches at Bridlington. The waxy substance is thought to have first appeared after high tide yesterday on Bridlington’s north and south beaches and has now...
by WTC admin | Nov 26, 2018
There are still tickets available for a family concert at Bridlington Spa – Sinfonia Viva will be presenting The Boat and The Blue on Friday, 30 November, 2018 at 1pm and 5pm. This is an interactive musical journey for under-eights, with live drawings and...
by WTC admin | Nov 16, 2018
Entries are now open for the East Riding Festival of Words Poetry Competition, with a chance for adults to win a top prize of £500. This year’s theme is ‘My Story’. Entrants can choose how they write about this; it could be based on their life story, a pivotal moment...
by WTC admin | Nov 16, 2018
ArtWaves festival is back, taking over Bridlington Spa and beyond for the fifth year with some new dates, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June 2019. The popular ArtWaves Fringe will begin on Monday 17 June. This year is set to exceed all that has come before with vibrant...
by WTC admin | Nov 16, 2018
For those who have been inspired to learn more about their family history by the recent commemorations of Remembrance Day and the centenary of the ending of the First World War, East Riding Libraries run family history helpdesks. The free sessions are at: Bridlington...
by WTC admin | Nov 16, 2018
The events team at Sewerby Hall and Gardens are finalising their plans for ‘The Weekend of Christmas’. Taking place over the first weekend in December, the weekend will include husky sled rides, brand new Rusticus Theatre Arts’ Nutcracker Adventures, and traditional...
by WTC admin | Nov 14, 2018
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by Deputy Clerk | Nov 12, 2018
CHOCOLATE TOMBOLA Saturday 17th November 2018 between 10am & 1pm at Aldi. A chocolate tombola, to help raise funds toward the Christmas Lights display, will take place on 17th November and we are seeking donations of chocolate whether it be bars, bags or boxes or...
by WTC admin | Nov 9, 2018
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is consulting on the East Riding Local Plan Review Options Document and Draft Site Assessment Methodology from Friday, 9 November and is seeking comments from residents and local communities. Responses to the consultation should be...
by WTC admin | Nov 9, 2018
During November Safer Roads Humber is taking part in the national ‘motor insurance’ road safety campaign. This joint campaign between road safety partnerships, police forces and the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) highlights the need to have vehicle insurance whilst...
by Deputy Clerk | Nov 9, 2018
A Nationwide Day of Commemorative Events marking the Centenary of the end of the First World War and paying tribute to the millions killed or wounded in battle, and those on the home front who struggled amidst pain and loss to help ensure freedom survived. A Nation’s...
by Deputy Clerk | Nov 8, 2018
Remembrance Concert – St Matthew’s Church, Friday 9th November at 7pm There is a Hundredth Anniversary Remembrance Concert to be held in St Matthews Church in Withernsea at seven o’clock on Friday, 9 November. The Remembrance Concert has been...
by Deputy Clerk | Nov 5, 2018
Christmas Tree Decorations and Withernsea Mug on sale. Available from the Council Office – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am to 3pm On Sale...
by Deputy Clerk | Oct 30, 2018
Christmas Lights Switch On Night The switch on celebrations for the 2018 Christmas lighting display has been arranged for Saturday 1st December. Central Queen Street will be closed off from 4pm on Saturday afternoon until 8pm. As in previous years, we are inviting...
by Deputy Clerk | Oct 29, 2018
An exciting new trail has just been installed on Withernsea promenade. Withernsea Fossil Trail, a part of the Withernsea Seafront Improvement Plan, has been funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The trail sees 11 distance marker posts made out of reclaimed...
by WTC admin | Oct 26, 2018
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s countryside access team has arranged a special event for children this half term, as part of its Kids go Wild programme. ‘Hibernation Dens’ at Humber Bridge Country Park Local Nature Reserve on Thursday, 1 November will be a chance...
by WTC admin | Oct 26, 2018
National Scooter Rally in Bridlington PRESS RELEASE – SOUTH MARINE DRIVE Saturday 27 October 2018 Owing to the closure of West Street following the substantial fire and damage at the Lonsborough Hotel, the planned closure of South Marine Drive as part of the...
by WTC admin | Oct 26, 2018
Members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s fostering service have won a national award for their work in promoting and supporting fostering. The council won the prestigious Fostering Community Supporter Award at the Fostering Network’s Fostering Excellence Awards...
by WTC admin | Oct 12, 2018
Global number one bestselling author Lesley Pearse will be in Beverley on Sunday, 21 October, at 7pm as part of the Festival of Words. She will be taking part in Location, Location, Location at Beverley Art Gallery, a day to explore the allure of houses in literature,...
by WTC admin | Oct 8, 2018
As part of its programme of highway maintenance works, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that it will carry out carriageway improvement works along part of Market Place and Bull Ring Roundabout, Hornsea. The works are scheduled to begin on Monday, 22...
by WTC admin | Oct 8, 2018
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed that its Active Coast programme in 2018 has been a resounding success, with just short of 20,000 participants getting involved in the wide range of events and activities over the holiday periods. 19,773 people have taken...
by WTC admin | Oct 8, 2018
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has won another prestigious national award at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service Awards 2018. At the awards ceremony, held in Edinburgh, the council was presented with the top honours for Best Service Team of...
by WTC admin | Oct 8, 2018
National Libraries Week takes place next week, between 8 and 13 October, to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. In addition to being able to go into any East Riding Library or Mobile to become a member, the libraries team will also be on the road with three...
by WTC admin | Oct 5, 2018
The East Riding resort of Bridlington has been confirmed as one of eight host towns for the 2019 Tour de Yorkshire. The seaside town is no stranger to the tour, having written itself into the race’s history as the start location for the inaugural event in 2015 and...
by WTC admin | Sep 28, 2018
The East Riding Festival of Words will focus on Location, Location, Location on Sunday, 21 October, with a series of events at Beverley Art Gallery. The day will be a chance to explore the allure of houses in literature – where would our favourite novels be without...
by WTC admin | Sep 28, 2018
East Riding Leisure is celebrating National Customer Service Week next week, giving an opportunity for customers to get to know their local leisure centre team better. Several of the ten leisure centres across the East Riding will be holding customer forums during...
by WTC admin | Sep 28, 2018
A unique urban obstacle course race is set to take to the streets of Hull next month. Hull, which was the UK City of Culture in 2017, will play host to the ‘Hull-timate Challenge’ on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21. The route will direct runners through...
by WTC admin | Sep 24, 2018
An exciting new trail has just been installed on Withernsea promenade. Withernsea Fossil Trail, a part of the Withernsea Seafront Improvement Plan, has been funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The trail sees eleven distance markers made out of reclaimed...
by Deputy Clerk | Sep 10, 2018
East Riding Youth Dance is looking for young people to sign up for their exciting community dance programme alongside recruitment for the East Riding Youth Dance County Company. The 12 weeks of community dance is a fantastic opportunity for young people, Year 5 and...
by Deputy Clerk | Sep 5, 2018
The winter nights will soon be creeping in and East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s associate director of public health is urging people who are eligible for the free flu vaccination to take up the offer. Mike McDermott said: “The more people who are vaccinated, the...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 17, 2018
Students across the East Riding are celebrating some outstanding A-level results, with early indications suggesting that schools and academies have seen increases in the average grade achieved. The A-level league tables which will be published by the Government in...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 17, 2018
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by Deputy Clerk | Aug 15, 2018
In conjunction with The Tigers Trust, pupils from Withernsea High School have been taking part in the National Citizen Service scheme. Having spent a week away on a residential course at a Youth Hostel in Derbyshire taking part in a wide range of activities including...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 15, 2018
‘Active Coast’ is a full programme of events and activities throughout the school holidays to celebrate sport and culture and allow people to explore, join in, and enjoy the East Riding’s stunning coastline. The programme is designed for residents and visitors to get...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 15, 2018
HART (Holderness Area Rural Transport), based in Hornsea, is celebrating the award of a grant from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Coast Wolds Wetlands and Waterways (CWWW) LEADER Programme to allow them to offer some of their...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 15, 2018
Could you save on your energy bills? The latest round for East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Collective Energy switching scheme YORSwitch in now open. In our most recent scheme, customers saved on average £165 over the year. If you would like to register and see...
by Deputy Clerk | Aug 15, 2018
Whether you are looking to improve your skills, gain new qualifications or learn something completely new, there really is something for everyone with East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s new adult learning courses. Fancy learning a brand new hobby or skill? Courses,...
