Town and parish councillors' bulletin August 2025

Parish Open Door meet and greet 

We're inviting representatives from town and parish councils to a meet and greet session with officers from key council services.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 18 September
🕒 Time: 3-5pm (drop in anytime)
📍 Venue: East Riding Leisure Beverley, Flemingate, Beverley HU17 0LT

This event offers:

• Direct engagement with council officers
• Opportunities to share feedback
• Networking with other councils
• Insights into making the most of council services.

Areas such as streetscene technical services, rural planning, road safety team and many more will be present.

☕ Light refreshments provided
🅿️ Free parking available - select the 'free' option at the machine, display the main ticket in your car, and submit the voucher at reception.

📧 RSVP or enquiries: ParishOpenDoor@eastriding.gov.uk
📣 Please share this invite with all parish councillors.
🚫 Open to town and parish councils only - not the public.

Save the date: Preparing for Adulthood event

Following the success of this year's Preparing for Adulthood event, we'd like to invite you to next year's event: 

📅 Wednesday 4 February 2026
🕒 1-6.30pm
📍 Mercure Hotel, Grange Park Lane, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6EB

The event will bring together young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families to explore available services and opportunities as they prepare for adulthood.

Local Nature Photography Competition 2025

📸 Calling all nature lovers and photography enthusiasts! 🌿

Are you passionate about nature and love capturing meaningful moments through your lens? 🌍

You should take part in our Local Nature Photography Competition. 

This year’s theme is ‘People in Nature’ and there are three categories:

• Volunteering and community
• Health and wellbeing
• Nature-based skills

Prizes include a multi-store gift card and the chance for your image to appear in an exhibition touring East Riding Libraries.

You can enter once per category. Be creative, all interpretations welcome!

📅 Deadline: Sunday, 16 November 2025

The Humber NHS Cadet programme

The Humber NHS Cadet Programme is launching again for it's third year, offering an incredible opportunity for young people aged 15–18 living in Hull and the East Riding.

Please share the application link: NHS Cadets - Advanced Programme- Hull/Humber

This 16-week programme, delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance, includes weekly 2-hour sessions every Wednesday evening. It’s designed for young people who are keen to:

• Explore key health and wellbeing topics
• Learn about how the NHS works
• Develop valuable life and employability skills
• Boost their confidence and make new friends
• Gain experience for their CV – and have fun doing it

The experienced NHS Cadet Team will guide and support each participant throughout the programme, tailoring sessions to their interests and goals. On completion, each cadet will receive a certificate recognising their dedication and commitment.

Domestic abuse awareness webinar

Are you interested in learning more about domestic abuse, including coercive control, and the support available in the East Riding?

Join our online session where we will cover:

1. Understanding domestic abuse: Learn about the different forms of domestic abuse, including coercive control.
2. Support for victims/survivors: Discover the resources and support systems available for those affected by domestic abuse.
3. Support for those who choose to harm: Find out about the help available for individuals who want to change their behavior.
4. White Ribbon campaign: Learn about this global movement to end male violence against women and how you can get involved.
5. Communities in Motion Training: Get informed about this training program aimed at fostering safer communities.

Don't miss this opportunity to see how you can make a difference.

The session will be held on Tuesday, 7 October at 6pm and this will be recorded for those that can not make it we hope to see you all there.  

Please click the button below at the time of the meeting or add the link to your diary as a reminder.

Domestic Abuse Awareness - Parish councils | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Sewerby Hall and Gardens releases early bird tickets for this year’s spectacular Winter Woodland

The hugely popular Winter Woodland will return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens this Christmas from Friday, 5 to Tuesday, 23 December.

Now in its fifth year, the magical, outdoor experience is returning with the theme of ‘The Snowman’s Ball’ and is certain to be a hit with families and visitors alike.

There will be much to look forward to as part of this spectacular event including twinkling lights, festive scenes and fun interactions with characters including elves, the Woodcutter, Snow Fairy and Sewerby Snowman.

Free outdoor public access Wi-Fi provides more than £2 million of benefits to the East Riding

Since the start of the roll out in outdoor spaces, in 2023, public access Wi-Fi installed by the council, we have had a significant positive impact on local communities, helping businesses, residents and visitors.

Free Wi-Fi is now available in a number of areas across the East Riding, including in 13 outdoor town centres from Bridlington to Snaith. The service is also available in 66 venues, including libraries, leisure centres, and care homes.

Do you have a teen in your household or work with young people?

The summer months are an exciting but daunting time for many with exam results or choosing next steps.

Our 'teen check-in' section on the East Riding Health and Wellbeing website provides information on trusted local services and advice covering:

• Routine NHS vaccinations
• Sexual health
• Drugs and alcohol
• Emotional wellbeing.

Outdoor and nature wellbeing survey

Do you enjoy nature or taking part in outdoor activities? 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership and the University of Hull are calling on residents to take part in a survey to find out what is important to them – anything from conservation work, outdoor exercise, gardening or mindfulness activities. 

This joint consultation aims to understand the health and wellbeing impact of getting out in nature or taking part in outdoor and nature-based activities, as well as how we value the environment and local green spaces. 

The results of this survey will help inform future ‘green-blue’ social prescribing services and environmental engagement programmes in the East Riding and wider region. 

Please share the consultation link with your communities: Climate Change & Health - Green/Blue Prescription Discussion 

What is ‘green-blue’ social prescribing? 

Green (and blue) social prescribing is the practice of supporting individuals and communities to engage in nature-based interventions and activities to improve both mental and physical health.

Interested? Find out more on the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership website: Health and Wellbeing - Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Partnership