Foster Care Fortnight, running until Sunday, 25 May, celebrates the dedication of East Riding foster carers, and raises awareness of the growing need for more people to consider fostering.
Freedom Pass to provide free bus travel for care leavers
A scheme enabling care leavers to recieve free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue until March 2026. There are no time restrictions for using the pass and it is for travel to and from places of employment, further eduction or for leisure purposes.
Public consultation launched on the Ellerker neighbourhood plan
The Ellerker Neighbourhood Plan, prepared by Ellerker Parish Council, has been submitted for examination by independent examiners. A formal consultation on the plan proposal and accompanying documents is now open until Friday, 20 June.
International Learn to Swim Week is a global celebration of water safety education which runs from Monday, 12 to Sunday, 18 May this year. Learning to swim is a key life skill and a way for children, young people and everyone to recover from the physical and mental effects of the pandemic, in a fun, social and structured way.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens will be hosting a variety of exciting events and activities for the whole family during the May half-term holidays. From daring knights to magical creatures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Sewerby Hall and Gardens is open daily 10am to 4.30pm.
East Riding Leisure have a jam packed schedule of events for all to enjoy this May half-term. From aqua fun to soft play and bouncy castles, there is something for all the family at East Riding Leisure. Opening times of each site vary, please check www.eastridingleisure.co.uk for opening times.
East Riding Libraries are hosting a variety of exciting events and activities for children and young people during the May half-term. From Elmer Day storytimes to Animals! by Dens & Signals, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
We are funding free school meal vouchers for all eligible children for the May half-term.
If your child attends an East Riding school, then your school will arrange this for you.
If you live in the East Riding but your child attends a school outside of the East Riding and is eligible for free school meals, please contact schoolorganisation@eastriding.gov.uk to claim your vouchers.
