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BBC News
5 days ago
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Concrete road barrier to protect East Yorkshire school pupils
A temporary concrete barrier is being installed outside a Driffield primary school in an attempt to improve road structure will be placed outside the Driffield Northfield Infant School on barrier will slightly narrow the road and although two-way traffic will continue, "it is hoped this will cause vehicles to slow their speed," East Riding of Yorkshire Council will also be temporarily prohibited from parking along this length of Northfield Road outside the school to prevent further traffic problems, the council added. The council said it is currently investigating a more permanent solution to this traffic issue and will continue to monitor this 20 mph speed signs will also be erected along the Paul West, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "We have listened to the school and local residents about the heavy construction traffic driving along this road and, although these measures will slightly inconvenience drivers, we need to give greater protection to the school, which is our priority."We want to thank local residents and parents for their understanding while this barrier and restrictions are in place, and we are appealing to drivers to please drive carefully along Northfield Road."Last month the council installed concrete barriers further along Northfield Road and Cemetery 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
21-05-2025
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Refugees given cycle training in East Riding to help them settle
A refugee group in the East Riding has said receiving new bikes and cycle safety training for people has been "so beneficial".East Riding of Yorkshire Council's road safety team organised the two-day Refugee Cycle Project at the East Riding Leisure Beverley centre in Flemingate for 16 project was set up to give men or women of all ages who were originally from Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine the chance to travel around the region more independently as they build new Paul West said the project had made a "positive impact" to people's lives. 'Heart-warming' He said: "I'm pleased we've been able to equip these refugees with the knowledge and skills they need to get around the East Riding by themselves."Delivering projects like this and seeing how much of a positive impact it can make to individuals is truly heart-warming for all the teams involved."This is a testament to the collaborative working between council teams and the Refugee Council."The council also organised the event last month, and over the last eight years said it had helped more than 100 refugees. The latest event saw the group learn both theory and practical training, including cycling without traffic before then progressing on to public were also taught basic bike maintenance and the end of the project those they were then given second-hand bikes and cycling equipment including helmets, bike locks, lights, puncture repair kits and hi-vis project was carried out in partnership with the Refugee Council and the council's housing strategy team, which provided the interpreters and whose members also attended the event. 'Confidence' Livinia Cawthorne, area manager for the Refugee Council, which worked with the council's team, said having access to a bike is "crucial for many refugees who live in rural areas".She said: "This scheme has been so beneficial for the refugees we support as it enables them to build their confidence to ride on the roads safely as well as giving them the opportunity to meet people from the local communities." 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
02-03-2025
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Bridlington: Flamborough Road resurfacing start date confirmed
The final stage of a £1.6m road and path improvement scheme in Bridlington will start later this month, the council has on Flamborough Road is due to begin on 10 March and, according to officials, will take three weeks to first phase, between the Promenade and Trinity Road junction and The Seabirds pub, will be carried out between 09:30 and 15:30 GMT, Monday to Riding of Yorkshire Council said traffic queues were likely and signed diversions would be in place. Footpaths on Sandsacre Road, Clarence Road, Travis Street, and St Stephen Road, St Thomas Road and St Andrew Road will be treated to improve Paul West, the cabinet member for environment and transport, described the project as a "major investment" for the said: "I'm pleased we are reaching the final stage of these important road and path improvements for Bridlington."I want to thank residents and drivers for bearing with us over the past few months and for these next few weeks while we finish this work."The overall project started in September 2024 and has seen work on Scarborough Road roundabout, Cliff Road in Sewerby, Sandsacre Road, Clarence Road, Albert Street, St Stephen Road, St Thomas Road, St Andrew Road, and Travis Road. 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
25-02-2025
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Council agrees to pick up £2.7m flood project bill
A council has agreed to pick up a multi-million bill for a major flood protection project that will help to safeguard a key road. Suffolk County Council's cabinet approved a further £2.7m on top of £2m it had already pledged to the Benacre Flood Risk Management Project. Under the scheme, two new pumping stations, drains and embankments between the A12 and the coast and 82 hectares of intertidal mud flats and salt marsh will be constructed. Paul West, the council's lead for highways and flooding, highlighted the importance of the project and said "doing nothing was not an option". "If this scheme were not to proceed we would be facing regular and prolonged closures caused by flooding of the A12, with all the cost and disruption that would entail," he said. "Our further financial contribution presents council taxpayers with excellent value for money and secures this section of the A12 for the future." The £59.1m project was largely being funded by the government and Sizewell C. According to the council, if it were not to go ahead it could cost £235m over the next 50 years and compromise not only the A12, but also 200 properties and businesses nearby. The council agreed on Tuesday to underwrite the project up to £2.7m during the construction period up to 2029. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Council could pick up £2.7m bill for flood project Sizewell C commits £25m to A12 flood defence work Emergency coastal defence works to protect A12 Suffolk County Council Sizewell C
BBC News
24-02-2025
- Climate
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New Halesworth footbridge opens to replace 'unsafe' crossing
A new footbridge has opened after the previous crossing was closed due to safety concerns raised by structural Blyth Bridge at Halesworth was built by Suffolk County Council and connects parts of the Millennium Green in the on the bridge started in autumn 2024 and water voles had to be relocated and invasive weeds in the riverbed had to be project was delayed when Storm Darragh hit in December, and water had to be dissipated. Paul West, cabinet member for operational highway, said: "Blyth Bridge is of great importance to the local community and a range of stakeholders with an interest in the structure, such as the Millennium Green Trust"As well as providing a footpath between the Millennium Green, a much-loved parcel of community land spanning over 55 acres, the bridge is also used by the trust as an access route for the machinery required to maintain the green, such as essential mowing equipment." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
