Following the latest government announcement, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has issued an update about its services provided by its Culture and Customer Services team:
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All East Riding Leisure Centres will reopen on Wednesday, 2 December.
Following the latest government announcement, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced how a number of its attractions will operate from Wednesday, 2 December, under Tier 3 restrictions.
Residents of the East Riding are being urged to follow new COVID-19 safety guidance from next Wednesday (2 December) with the news that the area will move into Tier 3 (Very High) when the national restrictions end.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens has announced the cancellation of the Winter Woodland event for 2020.
East Riding Libraries
From Thursday, 5 November, East Riding Libraries will revert back to an 'Order and Collect' service, which was successfully and safely introduced after the first lockdown.
These are the details :
Library members are reminded that they also have free access to thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks, plus 50 popular eMagazines and a huge selection of eNewspapers with their library card and pin, so those staying safe at home can still access the library. To join the library free and find out more about using the various online resources, visit https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk
For those isolating, East Riding Libraries have also partnered with the Tigers Trust to offer free delivery of books - contact your local branch for more information.
Customer Service Centres are closed for public drop-ins to avoid unnecessary contact where possible to support the national lockdown. For residents needing essential customer service support, many answers can be found on the website www.eastriding.gov.uk or please contact the call centre on 01482 393939. Please be aware that the volume of calls may be higher than usual.
The Mobile Library Service will continue to provide an order and collect service and customers of the "at home" service will still have their books delivered. For any questions about the mobile library service, please call the mobile library team on 01482 392749.
Markets
Council-run markets in the East Riding will stay open during the new lockdown – but for food sales only.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is working with traders to keep the markets running in Beverley and Pocklington, as well as the trader-run markets in Bridlington and Cottingham, during the lockdown, which comes into force tomorrow (Thursday 5 November).
But stalls will be restricted to those selling food produce, take away food and pet food only, following Government guidance.
The markets staying open are as follows:
Both shoppers and traders will need to follow social-distancing to maintain public safety.
Signs are installed to remind shoppers to keep a 2-metre distance.
Traders will also be provided with the latest Government guidance.
Public toilets
All council-run public toilets in the East Riding will remain open during the lockdown.
Users are asked to follow all Government guidelines to stay safe.
Play areas
All council play areas in the East Riding will stay open during the new lockdown.
There are 84 play areas across the East Riding – with play equipment such as climbing frames and swings for young children.
Families using them are asked to take notice of signs at all sites reminding them about the COVID-19 restrictions in place to help keep everyone safe. These include:
Tourist Information Centres
The Tourist Information Centres in Beverley and Bridlington will be closed from Thursday, 5 November.
Household waste recycling sites in the East Riding are to stay open during the new lockdown – for essential waste only.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced changes to many of its services run by Culture and Customer Services from this Thursday (5 November), following the announcement by the government over the weekend, and subject to final ratification by Parliament on Wednesday.
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