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Letters Page- Open letter on NHS reforms from Graham Stuart MPTHIS WAS sent to us as an open letter from Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness. Published here for purposes of debate: 11 April 2012 Dear Sir, Now is the time to celebrate the renewal of our National Health Service under the Conservatives. In East Yorkshire we know the realities. With a rapidly aging population and many elderly people in isolated l […]
- There is nothing better then getting out in…There is nothing better then getting out in the fresh air and having a run on a Sunday morning. I did that this morning. As I faced west with Hull and the Humber Bridge in the distance I begin to think what would my view be like in 10 years? As we head into spring we edge closer to some serious money being invested into Hull with the Greenport development. B […]
- In response to Darrens message about irresponsible dog…In response to Darrens message about irresponsible dog owners, we in Paull have our fair share of unwanted dog mess. This is left by people’s dogs who don’t even live in the village, they come for a walk along the bank and through the woods and fail to pick up the dogs mess. On occasions the owner does manage to bag the mess then leaves the bag! […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Report the Smellies! Eradicate Bad Smells from Waste Water Treatment Works at Saltend!
Unpleasant smells can be a re-ocurring problem of living in Hedon due to the fact that we live close to a massive industrial complex at Saltend. However, recent improvement works to the Yorkshire Water’s Waste Water Treatment facility should result in a reduction in bad pongs from that establishment. But residents help is requested in reporting any continuing problem.
The East Riding Council is carrying out a 3-week intensive “odour monitoring exercise” into smells coming from the Waste Water facility at Saltend. If residents detect an odour then they should note their location and the date and exact time. They should then report this at their earliest convenience.
Odours from the site should be reported to the Environmental Control team on telephone number 01482 396301. Smells that are detected out of normal office hours (between 5:30pm and 8am) can be reported by message on voicemail using telephone number 01482 396176.
Visits to the area in which an odour is reported may also be made and the council have pledged to carry out additional spot check assessments.
The exercise is due to run until the end of Sunday 28th June 2009.
Last chance to comment on proposed East Riding Car Parking Charges proposals!
Screenshot ERYC Website
The East Riding Council’s proposals to introduce car parking charges in some areas of East Yorkshire have sparked controversy and protest. The Hull Daily Mail has launched its own PARK THE CHARGES petition and campaign in opposition.
The final public drop-in roadshow carried out by the council takes place tomorrow in Cottingham at the Civic Hall, 4:30pm – 7.0pm, with the formal consultation process ending at “the end of June.
You can still have your last-minute say online by completing the East Riding of Yorkshire Council by visiting the East Riding Council Website.
Rambling Walks around the East Riding
Walking the Riding
Paull old lighthouse
The East Riding News (now conveniently available online) always contains useful information from our local council. The current issue comments on the revamp of the council’s website for walkers – Walking the Riding.
The redesigned website at www.walkingtheriding.co.uk contains over 250 walks that can be completed on foot as well as identifying routes for bikes and horses.
The database of walks can be searched for walks in particular areas. A search on “Hedon” brought up four walks in the Southern Holderness Area that pass through the town, including a 3.5mile “short stroll” from Patrington to a cracking 12 mile hike from Hull to Winestead.
Each walk contains information about accessibility – so people in motorised scooters, with prams, etc can plan routes that are suitable for them.
Another potentially essential feature of the website is a walkers’ forum that if utilised (you have to register) will allow people to leave useful comments about the walks and pass on useful information - an essential service that might also help contribute towards the maintenance of particular routes by bringing issues to the attention of those responsible.
The website contains additional guides on walking and on the East Riding; a Frequently Asked Questions section will undoubtedly be improved as the website gets more users and feedback.
In short – a very useful website! Congratulations to the East Riding Council and all those involved in publishing it.
Image: Paull old lighthouse – photo taken on walk from Hedon to Paull via Saltend (along the river).
Posted in East Yorkshire UK, Hedon
Tagged East Riding Council, Hedon, Paull, Paull Lighthouse, rambling, South West Holderness, Walking, Walking the Riding
European Election Results 2009: Yorkshire and the Humber
The European Elections 2009 took place under the shadow of the Westminster MPs’ Expenses scandal.
The Yorkshire and the Humber Region saw the election of the first member of the BNP (British National Party) to the European Parliament. This unfortunate – even scary! – development serves to remind us that the traditional parties are failing to inspire and motivate people to participate in the political process.
The full results of the regional poll is as follows:
MEP Seats
SEATS: 6 TURNOUT: 1,226,180 from possible ELECTORATE: 3,792,415
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative
Edward McMillan-Scott |
299,802 | 24.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Labour
Linda McAvan |
230,009 | 18.8 | 1 | -1 |
| UK Independence Party
Godfrey Bloom |
213,750 | 17.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Liberal Democrats
Diana Wallis |
161,552 | 13.2 | 1 | 0 |
| British National Party
Andrew Brons |
120,139 | 9.8 | 1 | +1 |
| Green Party | 104,456 | 8.5 | ||
| English Democrat | 31,287 | 2.6 | ||
| Socialist Labour Party | 19,380 | 1.6 | ||
| Christian Party-Christian Peoples Alliance | 16,742 | 1.4 | ||
| No2EU | 15,614 | 1.3 | ||
| Jury Team | 7,181 | 0.6 | ||
| Libertas | 6,268 | 0.5 | ||
Humberside Police crime figures for South West Holderness for May 2009
The Humberside Police have released their latest crime figures for the South West Holderness Ward (which incorporates Hedon).
The statistics show that reported crime has decreased slightly from this time last year. In particular the average number of burglaries in the ward area has decreased from 11.3 to 8.7 (23.5%).
However, in Hedon itself the neighbourhood policing team are warning of an INCREASE in burglaries and are asking residents to ensure windows and doors remain locked at all times. They cite the example recently when a local home was entered via an open patio door and electrical equipment stolen while the owners were in the property.
The Hedon police neighbourhood team are offering a free home security survey for any resident who would like one. Please contact any member of the team who will arrange for your property to be examined.
Yoobot on JigZone – Hedon Blog Weekend Puzzle
This weekend’s puzzle is Duffybot – this is my character created on Yoobot! For more information you will just have to continue reading The Hedon Blog! In the meantime enjoy the puzzle.
Click to play (if you can watch YouTube on your computer you should have no trouble with JigZone puzzles):
East Riding Housing Services Roadshow comes to Drapers Lane Hedon
Calling all Hedon council tenants!
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council Housing department are inviting council tenants to climb aboard a Roadshow Bus to find out more about the services on offer.
If you want to talk to local Housing Officers, tenant representatives or get advice and information on housing repairs – then climb aboard the Roadshow Bus when it comes to Hedon next week. Free gifts and a free prize draw are being offered as incentives to get tenants participating (click poster).
The Roadshow Bus will be parked up on Drapers Lane, Hedon between 1.45pm and 2.45pm on Wednesday 10th June.
Posted in East Yorkshire UK, Hedon
