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Families recieve primary school place offers
 On Thursday 16 April, parents and carers across the East Riding received confirmation of the primary or infant school place allocated to their child for September 2026.
This year, 95 per cent of children have been offered a place at their first choice of school, with 99 per cent of families receiving an offer for one of their three preferred schools.
Goole Library to receive £450,000 refurbishment
 Goole Library is to receive a refurbishment, due to funding secured from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Improvement works are expected to begin in 2027 and will build on the legacy of the Goole Bicentenary. There will be a public consultation, to gather public feedback on the improvements.
Exhibition and workshop coming to Lelley Fields Crematorium
 The one-day event, titled Projecting Grief, will be held at the Lelley Fields Crematorium in Sproatley Road on Saturday 25 April, between 11am and 4pm. The exhibition will share a selection of moving photographs and stories about grief, creativity and hope, from people who have found comfort, distraction or connection through creative expression after losing someone. Members of the Lelley Fields team will also be available throughout the day to chat about the services on offer.
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 Consultations
We have a number of consultations that are live at the moment, some of which could be relevant to you. If they are, we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Early Years Support survey
Pride in Place survey
Big investment is coming to Bridlington West, Patrington and Withernsea. It’s about creating real opportunities for local people.
The Pride in Place Programme could support:
✅ skills and training for all ages
✅ pathways into work, confidence-building and career opportunities
✅ learning opportunities that fit local needs
What makes this fund special is that local people help decide how the money is used.
Tell us the priorities for you, your family and your community.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Sewerby Hall and Gardens next month
The exhibition will feature some of the most exceptional nature photography taken from across the globe and will be returning to Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Saturday, 9 May. The exhibition shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
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Child benefit increase
 Child benefit rates increased on 6 April. If you are already claiming this, you will automatically receive increased payments.
New parents? Claim child benefit via the HMRC app and you could receive your first payment in as little as three working days.
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