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BBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Battery farm approved for site near Saltend chemicals park
A battery farm is set to be built on a site the size of four football Riding of Yorkshire Council approved plans for a large battery energy storage system (BESS) on land to the north of the Saltend Chemicals Park near will include 45 modular battery units, along with transformers and inverter documents state that the site, off Staithes Road, will cover 2.7 hectares (6.7 acres), but the area used for the battery farm will be "much smaller". All units will be painted dark green to help fit into their surroundings, according to the Local Democracy Reporting facilities store energy produced by renewable sources and can release it as required by the grid. 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, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Bridlington schoolchildren warned over cemetery behaviour
Schoolchildren are being reminded about appropriate conduct at cemeteries, as officials prepare to install CCTV following "distressing" reports of anti-social Riding of Yorkshire Council said staff had visited schools after receiving a number of complaints, including reports of criminal damage, at a cemetery in authority said it was also speaking with police about installing CCTV and increasing patrols at the site. Councillor Lyn Healing, cabinet member for communities and public protection, said: "We are aware of distressing reports around misconduct at the Sewerby Road cemetery and are taking action to address concerns." She added: "This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure such behaviour ceases."The council also reminded residents that the cemetery is covered by a public space protection order, which requires dogs to be kept on leads. 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. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Increase in tree planting in Humber Forest project
A community forestry project has led to 368,000 trees being planted during the 2024-25 season, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said. Humber Forest, a project across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire said the figure was an increase of 35% compared with the same period last year. The council said projects that had benefited from funding include a new woodland in Holderness, a hedgerow and woodland in Crowle and the Oak Road Playing Fields in Hull. Councillor Paul West said he was proud of the work, and encouraged other landowners to get involved with the project. Humber Forest is one of 15 community forests across England and is part of the larger Northern Forest that stretches from Liverpool to the Yorkshire coast. They work with farmers, landowners, businesses and communities, and provide grants to cover up to 100% of funding for planting and associated costs. A new woodland in Holderness was planted by a local landowner in memory of his mum Sheila. Sheila's Planting included 12,235 trees which the council said had improved the habitat for wildlife and was helping to combat climate change. The authority said 700 trees had been planted by residents at Oak Road Playing Fields in Hull, an area prone to flooding. It said the trees would help alleviate the flooding, create areas of shade in the summer and provide habitats for a wide range of species. Humber Forest also funded more than 2km (1.24 miles) of mixed native hedgerow and more than half a hectare of woodland on a sheep farm in Crowle, North Lincolnshire. The planting season in 2024-25 also included 35 miles (56km) of hedgerows, "the equivalent distance from Flamborough to Withernsea," the council said. The authority said the trees could play a vital role in creating habitats for wildlife, improving community spaces, reducing soil erosion and flooding, and improving air quality. West said: "We're proud to support communities to improve their local environments, including through tree plantings. We highly encourage more landowners to find out more and get involved with the Humber Forest project." 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. Community forest grows by 240,000 trees in a year Humber Forest scheme sees 150,000 trees planted Ten million trees planted in Northern Forest scheme East Riding of Yorkshire Council
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Increase in tree planting in Humber Forest project
A community forestry project has led to 368,000 trees being planted during the 2024-25 season, East Riding of Yorkshire Council Forest, a project across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire said the figure was an increase of 35% compared with the same period last council said projects that had benefited from funding include a new woodland in Holderness, a hedgerow and woodland in Crowle and the Oak Road Playing Fields in Paul West said he was proud of the work, and encouraged other landowners to get involved with the project. Humber Forest is one of 15 community forests across England and is part of the larger Northern Forest that stretches from Liverpool to the Yorkshire work with farmers, landowners, businesses and communities, and provide grants to cover up to 100% of funding for planting and associated costs.A new woodland in Holderness was planted by a local landowner in memory of his mum Sheila. Sheila's Planting included 12,235 trees which the council said had improved the habitat for wildlife and was helping to combat climate authority said 700 trees had been planted by residents at Oak Road Playing Fields in Hull, an area prone to flooding. It said the trees would help alleviate the flooding, create areas of shade in the summer and provide habitats for a wide range of Forest also funded more than 2km (1.24 miles) of mixed native hedgerow and more than half a hectare of woodland on a sheep farm in Crowle, North planting season in 2024-25 also included 35 miles (56km) of hedgerows, "the equivalent distance from Flamborough to Withernsea," the council authority said the trees could play a vital role in creating habitats for wildlife, improving community spaces, reducing soil erosion and flooding, and improving air said: "We're proud to support communities to improve their local environments, including through tree plantings. We highly encourage more landowners to find out more and get involved with the Humber Forest project."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
05-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Resort's library to reopen after 'major' upgrade
Bridlington Central Library is to reopen on 14 July after a "major" refit, a council said. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said the library had been remodelled to "maximise the space" with new lighting, shelving and furniture, as well as dedicated spaces for workers and community groups, and a sensory area in the junior library. The authority described it as part of a £449,000 "major refurbishment" - funded via a £250,000 government grant - and includes the revamp of Bridlington North Library at a later date. Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, said it was a "much-needed community space which fosters education, imagination and connection with others". He said: ''The upgrades are fantastic and we are sure that everyone will be pleased to explore the new and improved space which has transformed the library into a modern environment, focussing on a premium customer experience." The revamp also includes new equipment including 3D printers, embroidery machines and the latest game design software to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses. Coultish said the library's "state-of-the-art makerspace" would be unveiled later in the year. 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. Major refurbishment work on library to start soon Town's Victorian library to be refurbished Library to reopen as £3.3m revamp continues Libraries to get near £800k boost East Riding of Yorkshire Council
