Hedon and HU12 ONLINE e-newsletter published
THE LATEST EDITION OF OUR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER is published today.
Hedon and HU12 ONLINE - Issue 3
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Showing posts with label Preston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Preston. Show all posts
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Preston Parish Poll contest
The following are all standing in the poll on Thursday 5th May 2011:
Martin Acey
Geoffrey Bell - Not standing
Adrian Bullock
Lynda Carmichael
Geoffrey Catterick
Julian Clappison
Nigel Clarkson
Michael Fenwick
Pamela Fortnum
Helen Harrison
Frank Mainprize
Mandy Masters
Barbara Mendham - Not standing
Paul Obernay
Valerie Randerson
Michael Read
Pam Swann
Janet Weatherill
Elizabeth Whatling
It will be interesting to discover what issues and concerns have prompted such interest in what was an uncontested election in 2007.
The image © Copyright Paul Glazzard and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Read more...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Rightmove Places - Househunters can share and discover the HU12 area!
Rightmove is currently testing a version of its new web service Rightmoveplaces at www.rightmoveplaces.co.uk which will allow house-hunters to find out more about the place in which their property - or proposed property - is located. The new website acts like a cross between a review website and a social network. Users can post information and photos about a place, and write about their opinions of services in an area i.e. character and personality, neighbourliness, restaurants and eating, etc.
There are Rightmove Places pages already set up for Hedon, Preston, Paull and Saltend. It is currently available only in Beta which means it is being tested and subject to change until a version based on user experience is determined. However, it already seems a very useful service.
Read more...
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Level of Burglaries fall in latest police crime statistics
The number of reported burglaries decreased from an average of 12 in August - October 2009, to 6.7 in the same three month period this year. The level of burglary in this area is classed as "Below Average" compared with the rest of the Humberside Police area of operations.
October saw the most dramatic decrease in burglary. There were 11 reported incidents in October 2009, but only 3 in the same month 2010.
Check out the latest statistics yourself at the Humberside Police website at South West Holderness Ward crime levels and statistics. Read more...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Housing Services Roadshow 2010
HOUSING SERVICES staff and tenant representatives will be touring East Yorkshire villages next week on their special Roadshow Bus.
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council Housing Services department are inviting council tenants to climb aboard the Roadshow Bus to find out more about the services on offer and receive advice and information on housing repairs.
The bus stops in Helms Avenue, Preston between 10am and 10:30am on Tuesday 7th September and then moves on to Back Road, Paull from 10:45am until 11:15am.
If you want further information then ring 01482 396151.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
FREE Electric Blanket Safety Checks in Preston and Hornsea
38% of Electric Blankets fail safety test!
Last year more than 429 electric blankets were tested as part of the East Riding Council’s continuing programme of electric blanket safety checks. In total 38 per cent of the blankets failed the safety test and were found to be dangerous to use.
National statistics show that old and unsafe electric blankets cause more than 5,000 fires each year. More than half of all electric blankets tested nationally are found to be unsafe. Electric blankets which are over 10 years old do not have the safety features of modern blankets. Serious defects can also develop when blankets are not used in accordance with the instructions.
The East Riding Council and Humberside Fire and Rescue are holding a series of Electric Blanket Safety Checks. The FREE testing sessions in Holderness will be held on Tuesday, 14 September at Hornsea Floral Hall in the morning and Preston Fire Station, Station Road, Preston in the afternoon.
Appointments must be made for any blankets which will be brought to the event, and are available on a first-come first-served basis. It takes six minutes to check each blanket. Note: Those who arrive without an appointment for a blanket will be disappointed as there will not be time to take extra blankets.
People wishing to make appointments to have their electric blankets tested should telephone East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 08457 887700, (01482) 393939, or through Consumer Direct on 08454 040506.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Traditional Preston Village Show - 17th July
A FUN DAY FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Produce marquee; traction engines; children's rides + races; fancy-dress; tug-of-war; archery; novelty dog show + working dogs; band; tombola; craft stalls; raffle; bar;
Contact: R. Fenwick 898467 or D. Wright 827157 for information.
Location of Show Site:
Find out more about Preston Village on Wikipedia. Read more...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Preston Crossroads Road Improvements
PRESTON CROSSROADS carriageway is due to be resurfaced as part of a programme of road improvement works in the East Riding.
Work is scheduled to take place on five Sundays only (weather permitting) on the following dates:
- Sundays 18th, 25th July 2010
- Sundays 8th, 15th and 22nd August 2010.
The improvement work will consist of replacing defective/worn ironwork, replacing up to 180 mm deep of existing carriageway surface, some isolated kerbing and a micro asphalt surfacing to footpaths. This will be completed by the reinstatement of road markings and traffic signal loops.
Due to the restricted width of the road and to undertake the work safely, it will be necessary to close the crossroads to all traffic (except emergency services) during working hours. Working hours will be 8am to 8pm. The council is asking residents living within the scheme limits to park vehicles away from the work area during working hours. Access will be via the roads approaching the crossroads. Pedestrians will have access at all times.
During the closure, traffic will be diverted via Saltend, Thorngumbald, Burstwick, Daisy Hill, Lelley and the B1239 near Sandyhill Nursery.
The normal Sunday bus services 78 and 277 will be changed on closure dates with revised arrangements made by east Yorkshire Motor Services (see EYMS Service Information).
For further information, please contact Mark Waterson, assistant principal engineer, on 01482 395637. Read more...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Preston affordable homes plan would irreversibly change area
The planning application to build 20 'affordable dwellings' to be rented out by the council, is to be discussed by the Eastern Area Planning Sub-Committee on Monday 14th June. Council officers are recommending that the scheme is refused on the grounds that the development would "irreversibly change the character of the street scene and the area in general".
Council officers in their report (3mb, PDF, page 200) to be submitted to the meeting on Monday have accepted that there is a need to provide affordable housing in Preston and that 20 new homes would contribute to that need. However, they consider that the proposed site is not suitable for the scale of the development being proposed. And in this instance "the need to provide affordable housing is not sufficient to outweigh the detrimental harm caused to the rural character and appearence of the street scene".
Over 200 letters of objection to the scheme have been received by the council from local residents concerned about the scale of the development and its impact on local services and the environment. Many of these objectors are expected to attend the meeting on Monday.
Useful link: ER Council Eastern Area Planning Committee Read more...
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Major Emergency Advice from Saltend Chemicals Park
In a stark reminder of some of the unique risks of living so close to Saltend, the MAJOR EMERGENCY ADVICE booklet explains the actions that local people should take in the event of a major incident taking place involving dangerous substances.
In short the advice from all the companies is that in the event of hearing the emergency sirens from any one of the five companies listed, at any time other than the nominated weekly test times, then residents should consider it:
...to be prudent to go indoors and listen to local radio stations for information updates"Residents should:
GO IN doors. Do not collect your children from school, they will be properly cared for;
STAY IN and switch off ventilation fans, air conditioning units and all sources of ignition including gas and electrical heating appliances. Block incoming draughts and close windows. Do not light matches or naked flames. Do not smoke. Stay calm and rest;
TUNE IN to a local radio station; BBC Radio Humberside on 95.9 FM or 1485 AM, KCFM on 99.8 FM, Viking FM on 96.9 FM, MAGIC 1161 AM or GALAXY on 105.8 AM and follow the instructions given. Do not use the phone to contact the companies, keep their lines free for emergency use;
ALL CLEAR. Wait inside until the all clear is given or you are given other advice. Messages giving the all clear will be issued by the Emergency Services, Company Representatives or local radio.
So - Do you feel re-assured by this booklet? Can you hear the test alarms? Would you know what to do if an alarm sounded now?
The companies featured in the booklet are:Read more...
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