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BBC News
21-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
East Riding of Yorkshire Council to award community grants
The latest round of community funding grants has been opened by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, with residents able to apply for thousands of pounds to improve where they authority said it would provide grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to support locally-led initiatives, which included improvements to local high streets, community infrastructure and green categories included the preservation of heritage landmarks, new events, along with schemes aimed at boosting total, £500,000 was available to be allocated, a spokesperson said. 'Build pride' The scheme is supported by the government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which has awarded £1.7m to 64 projects across the East Riding since leader Anne Handley said: "We're proud to support local communities across our region and this is a fantastic scheme to build pride and invest in our local areas. "I highly encourage interested groups to... see how they can get involved."Anyone interested in applying should first contact the council's local growth team to ensure their proposal meets the eligibility can then be made online until 25 June . Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship 2025 to cast off
Anglers from the UK and abroad will flock to the East Yorkshire coast for a major fishing Paul Roggeman European Open Beach Championship (EOBC) is due to be held over three days along the coast between Bridlington and Spurn after its late founder, the competition has grown into the largest three-day beach angling competition in Europe, according to the event, which is in its 31st year, is due to run from Friday until Sunday. The competition will be held at locations between Bridlington and will begin with a warm-up catch and release event on the Friday, named Flattie team and pairs tickets can be purchased at the ticket office at Sand Le Mere Holiday Park, Tunstall, at various times between Thursday and Anne Handley, the leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the event would provide "a real boost" to the economy and was "sure to be a great spectacle".Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hull and East Yorkshire mayor 2025: The candidates
Five candidates so far have officially thrown their hat into the ring to become the first elected mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire. In September, the government approved a devolution deal for the region which will see the creation of a combined authority comprising of Hull City Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The mayor will lead the new authority and oversee decision making on issues such as housing and transport which would otherwise be made in Westminster. Nominations for the candidates will officially open on 18 March before voting takes place on Thursday 1 May. The candidates who have so far been declared, listed by surname alphabetically, are: Rowan Halstead - Yorkshire Party Anne Handley - Conservative Kerry Harrison - Green Margaret Pinder - Labour Mike Ross - Liberal Democrats A candidate for Reform UK will be announced at the Connexin Live arena in Hull on Thursday. Under the devolution deal, Hull and East Yorkshire will be given an additional £13m a year from government. Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council will retain their independence and continue their work as normal, alongside the combined authority. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner previously said the changes were about "rebalancing the power between Westminster and our communities". "This agreement will ensure local people will have a seat at the table as we drive forward our plans to deliver economic growth, and unleash the potential of towns and cities which have been neglected for far too long," she said. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Will devolution bring power to the people? Region's new combined authority confirmed Public 53% in favour of directly elected mayor Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
New sheltered housing schemes in Driffield and Anlaby given £7.8m
A council has been awarded £7.8m from the government to create two sheltered housing developments are set to be built in Moat Hill, Anlaby, and Deira Court, Riding of Yorkshire Council said it would spend £25.7m on demolishing existing homes and creating new one and two-bedroom flats for older people wanting to live Anne Handley, the leader of the council, said the government grant would play a "key role" in ensuring the authority "can continue to invest in its sheltered housing stock". "It's great to see the work in progress and I look forward to seeing the first new residents move into the accommodation," she and construction contracts have been awarded to Hobson and Porter, the Hull-based plans include a communal lounge for Smee, a director at Hobson and Porter, said it was a "flagship" project and he could not "wait to see it develop".The funding is from the government's Affordable Homes Programme, which gives priority to regeneration schemes and developments offering social to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
April start date for work on multi-storey car park
Construction work on a multi-storey car park in Bridlington is due to start in April. The 426-space development, which was given planning permission two years ago, will be in Beck Hill, between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road. It will be owned and operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The project, which is expected to cost about £15.5m, has been designed to create the impression of a wave and is due to open in spring 2026, the council said. The authority said the project was part of a wider strategy to boost economic growth in the seaside town. Council leader Anne Handley said: "The new multi-storey car park will not only address current parking challenges but also support the town's regeneration by making it easier for people to visit, shop and enjoy everything Bridlington has to offer." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. New car park approved despite environmental fears East Riding of Yorkshire Council
