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Dear Town and parish councillors,
Please note that the “Reminder: Gifts and Hospitality” article included in the recent town and Parish councilors' bulletin was published in error.
The information relates specifically to East Riding of Yorkshire Council members and the requirements of the ERYC Members’ Code of Conduct. It does not apply to town and parish councillors.
We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.
Town and parish councillors should continue to follow their own Town or Parish Councils adopted Code of Conduct.
Please see the corrected version of the July town and parish councillor's bulletin.
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 Parish open door virtual event
Bookings are now open for our virtual meet the services event. To reserve your slots, please email Parish Open Door by Monday, 13 July. The event will take place on Thursday, 16 July from 5.30–7pm.
The event is an opportunity to meet council services that support you and your residents, learn more about their work, ask questions, explore collaboration opportunities, and discuss how we can work together to support local communities.
You can book up to six, 10-minute appointments from the following times:
- 5.30–5.40pm
- 5.45-5.55pm
- 6-6.10pm
- 6.15-6.25pm
- 6.30-6.40pm
- 6.45-6.55pm
There will be 20 different serives available to meet. Bookings will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If attending with colleagues, please include their email addresses when booking.
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 Catch up on the information governance and feedback webinar
The information governance and feedback webinar is now available to watch. The webinar, held on Thursday, 25 June, covered key responsibilities under Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation, CCTV compliance, AI-generated requests, and the growing use of AI tools, along with practical advice and sources of further support.
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 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men route announced for the East Riding
On Friday, 4 September, riders from the Lloyds Tour of Britain men's race will travel through towns and villages across the East Riding, including Withernsea, Hornsea and Driffield. The stage will start in Hull and pass through many of our coastal and rural communities, before finishing in Beverley, giving residents and visitors the chance to watch one of Britain's biggest free sporting events.
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 Holiday Activities and Food summer programme announced
The Holidays Activities and Food (HAF) summer programme offers more than 460 activities for children aged four to 16 across the East Riding. Free places are available for families receiving benefits-related free school meals or council tax support.
New activities for this year include science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities, cricket and axe throwing, alongside a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) programme and returning favourites, such as trampolining, go-karting and high-ropes at The Edge: Aerial Adventure in Bridlington.
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 Download the BetterPoints app
A free app called BetterPoints has been commissioned by the council to reward residents for leaving their cars at home and instead travelling more sustainably by walking, cycling, or taking the bus or train.
Anyone who lives, works or studies in the East Riding can download the app and start earning points.
People can earn points every time they walk, cycle or take public transport locally. The points can then be exchanged for vouchers at a range of retailers, including Costa, Tesco and Amazon, or donated to charity.
The aim is to encourage people to become more active and choose healthier ways to travel, such as walking or cycling.
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 Last chance to take part in our communication survey
The town and parish council communication survey builds on work undertaken following the 2018 review of communications with town and parish councils, the introduction of the Town and Parish Council Charter, and the most recent survey carried out in 2024. Its purpose is to assess progress since 2024, identify any remaining areas for improvement and gather feedback to help inform a refreshed version of the Charter.
Your views are important in helping us understand how the council communicates and engages with town and parish councils, including services such as Parish Open Door, the Streetscene Hub, council bulletins and other channels.
Please submit your response by Friday, 31 July 2026.
If you require further information or an alternative, accessible format, please email Parish Open Door.
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 Polling districts and polling places review survey
We are conducting a review of polling districts and polling places in accordance with the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013. The aim of the review is to ensure the current polling districts and stations are appropriate for the areas that they cover, that all electors have reasonable and practicable facilities for voting and that, as far as is reasonable and practicable, polling places are accessible to all electors, including those who are disabled.
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 Views sought on our Children's Centres and Family Hubs
We would like to hear from residents about Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and the support they provide. The consultation has launched to understand which centres families are using, the support and activities they use and where improvements to the offer can be made. The consultation also asks about a proposal to use community venues, such as schools and church halls, to deliver some of the services.
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 Slight delay to Weel bridge improvements
The project has been delayed by around four weeks; due to engineers discovering crucial new issues within the aluminium structure, which have been caused by corrosion over the years.
Extra repairs and safety checks are now needed, delaying the project by around four weeks. The bridge is now due to return and reopen to the public in August, rather than in July as originally scheduled.
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 East Riding Parish Open Door is here to support you
Parish Open Door is here to support town and parish councils. The team works to build strong, collaborative relationships and offers guidance across a wide range of issues. They also deliver informative webinars on key topics and host meet-and-greet events, giving you the opportunity to learn more about how each council department operates. If you’re unsure how to report an issue, or if something hasn’t yet been resolved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Do you know a town and parish councillor who isn't receiving this email? Please let us know so we can add them to our email list.
For more information on any of the items included within this email, please contact internalcomms@eastriding.gov.uk
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