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Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide
 With colder weather on the way and gas fires and boilers about to be switched back on, now is the time to ensure that carbon monoxide detectors have been installed and are in working order, and that boilers and gas systems are serviced.
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Council Tax Support Scheme Consultation
 We are reviewing our Council Tax Support Scheme and want your views on the proposed changes. Council Tax Support helps people on low incomes pay their Council Tax. We are thinking about changing the scheme for working-age customers only and we want to know what you think before any decision is made. These proposals do not affect pension-age customers.
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Road improvement scheme due to begin in Holderness
 A road improvement scheme is due to get underway on a route between Aldbrough and Withernwick from Wednesday 18 November and is expected to take two weeks to complete. The work will involve resurfacing sections of the road including the B1242 Hornsea Road junction, carrying out structural patching and strengthening the road edges in preparation for surface dressing at a later date.
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East Riding highlights vital role of children in fostering families
 This week, Monday, 12 to Sunday, 18 October, is Children of Foster Carers Week. The week aims to provides an opportunity to highlight what East Riding Fostering offers children from the very start of the fostering process.
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Creative Halloween fun with Learning for Leisure.
 Get into the spooky season with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability's hands-on Halloween workshops.
Whether you fancy working with clay or sewing something seasonal, these friendly workshops are a lovely way to try something creative and make a handmade decoration for your home.
Pottery: Get creative with clay and make a unique seasonal decoration for your home. Learn pottery techniques while creating either a charming tea-light holder or a pumpkin-inspired decoration to celebrate autumn.
Sewing: Add a handmade touch to your Halloween celebrations by creating your own seasonal bunting. Ideal for beginners and experienced sewers alike, this fun workshop will guide you through simple sewing techniques while producing a festive decoration to take home.
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Support fund launched to provide financial help
 The fund, introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions, is worth more than £3.8 million. It provides practical help to those who need support with money worries, debt, housing, food, energy costs and access to advice.
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