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Sewerby Hall and Gardens begins phased reopening this weekend

Sewerby Hall and Gardens will start its phased reopening this coming Saturday (20 June).

Burglary on Cottam Grange Road, Driffield

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East Riding town centres reopening survey released

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has released a short survey to find out how residents feel about the reopening of retail and other local facilities, after the Government recently announced the planned changes to services which have not been available during the COVID-19 lockdown.

New fund launched to help small and micro businesses and charities in the East Riding

A new funding scheme aimed those small and micro business as well as charities who have so far not qualified for Government funding during the COVID-19 pandemic has been launched today.

Saint Catherine’s marks Volunteers’ Week 2020 with a message of appreciation

Volunteers’ Week is taking place from 1-7 June, which is an annual event and chance to say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK.

Wetherspoons to invest £11million to ensure staff and customers safety

Social distancing measures will result in the employment of two full time staff per pub, slightly more for bigger pubs, who will regularly clean surfaces and touch points throughout the pubs.

Council offers further advice to visitors this Bank Holiday weekend

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has offered further advice to those thinking of visiting the coast and Local Nature Reserves in the coming days over the Bank Holiday weekend and beyond.

Road improvement scheme about to start on Bridlington Road, Driffield

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that a £70,000 programme of carriageway improvements is scheduled to begin at the roundabout with Bridlington Road and Fieldfare, Driffield, on Tuesday, 26 May.

Hull Royal Infirmary to create new ward block to help people with COVID-19

Hull’s hospitals are preparing for months of admissions of patients with COVID-19 following the first wave of cases.

LISTEN: Care homes in the East Riding are being fully supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council

There has been a lot of focus by the media recently on Care Homes during the Coronvirus pandemic with questions raised about how well agencies are working with them but across Great Driffield & the East Riding the support the sector is receiving is working well, despite other media reports, and the already existing partnerships have grown strongly.