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Cllr Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “After months of hard work, I am absolutely thrilled that we can finally say we have a proposed deal and our residents can see what East Yorkshire devolution would really mean to them."

Government announces devolution deal for East Yorkshire and Hull

East Riding Leisure Bridlington at Bridlington will receive £200,000 of funding.

East Riding swimming pools get £500,000 share of government support fund

The survey will run until Friday, December 15. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Bridlington residents can voice opinions about community transport services

This new law restricts the use of single plastic plates, bowls and trays and bans the use of single use cutlery items, balloon sticks and food or drink containers, to tackle plastic pollution.

East Yorkshire Council reminds businesses of new single use plastic regulations

The council had 75 tonnes of compost to hand out for free – all recycled from the food and garden waste which residents place in their brown bins.

New location ideas wanted for East Riding Council's compost giveaways

The website is available to all voluntary and community sector groups.

Community groups in Bridlington area to get free help via new online portal

Redwings are seen at this time of year, ahead of winter. Photo courtesy of Richard Baines.

Council organises special birdwatching event near Bridlington

Skipsea Village Hall. Photo courtesy of Google Maps

Village near Bridlington awarded £4,000 to open free warm space

The council's highways maintenance staff trying out new electric, battery-powered tools on site.

Council introduces new eco-friendly road repair scheme across East Yorkshire

The Manchester Camerata Orchestra are returning to Bridlington Spa alongside saxophonist Jess Gillam at 3pm on Sunday, 24 September at Bridlington Spa.

Renowned orchestra and famous saxophonist return to Bridlington Spa for concert

East Riding of Yorkshire Council leader Anne Handley.

Bridlington residents to have 'their say' on council devolution deal
Bridlington residents can get updates on devolution talks via Facebook Q&A session with council leaders.

'School Streets' aims to reduce traffic congestion outside schools while encouraging active travel, and has been a success at Bridlington's Quay Academy.

Successful traffic restriction scheme keeps school children safe in Bridlington

As part of the project, Yorkshire Water will deliver workshops in the schools to spread the word on the importance of water and the impact it can have if it’s not managed correctly.

New flood prevention measures installed at Beeford Primary School

The council have announced that the ever-popular summer bookings for chalets in Bridlington will go live on October 4.

Improvements made to Bridlington's popular chalets ahead of next month's launch

The leisure centre in Bridlington will host a gas safety roadshow on September 13.

Gas Safety Week: Bridlington Leisure Centre to host gas safety roadshow

On Wednesday September 20, Bridlington Adult Learning Centre will be holding an open day to show what courses they have to offer.

Bridlington's Adult Learning Centre to host open day for their free courses

East Riding Council have released a list of roads that will be closed during the Tour of Britain event taking place on Tuesday September 5. Photo: Alex Broadway/SWpix.com

All planned road closures in Bridlington ahead of Tour of Britain race

East Riding Council have released a list of roads that will be closed during the Tour of Britain event taking place on Tuesday September 5. Picture by Alex Broadway/SWpix.com

Here are the road closures set to affect Bridlington in Tour of Britain race

Giveaways will take place on Saturday 9 September from 10am at the council’s depot at Carnaby Industrial Estate and also at Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, on Wednesday, September 20 from 4pm.

East Riding residents to receive free compost in new initiative

Children can attend four free activities at Christmas.

Help available for families in East Riding for Christmas

The Crescent, Bridlington

Landlords fined more than £18,000 over dangerous Bridlington properties

Claire Campbell, the Environment Agency’s technical bathing waters expert, sampling water at Bridlington South.

Investigation in Bridlington beach ‘poor’ water quality to start this summer

For the first time, Spring hire chalets can be reserved for £100 deposit, with the remainder to be paid 60 days before arrival.

Find out how to book ‘hugely popular’ Bridlington chalets before they sell out

Nine-year-old Cory Small won the name-the-gritter competition with the name 'Snowy Tribbiani', and has been presented with is prize.

Nine-year-old boy wins name-the-gritter competition and is awarded his prize

A number of rooms at the historic Sewerby Hall have had to be closed due to water ingress.

Bridlington's Sewerby Hall partially closed due to water ingress

With the assistance of a beach tractor, East Riding of Yorkshire Council removed the van from the sands.

Bridlington RNLI investigate submerged van on beach later removed by council

Local architect Geremy Britton has succeeded in getting a Victorian goods shed listed which is sited by Bridlington Railway Station. Photo: Yorkshire Post/Tony Johnson .

Bridlington's 180 year old railway building preserved thanks to town architect

This summer East Yorkshire council are providing free swimming sessions all across the county.

Children can swim for free this summer thanks to East Yorkshire council
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering free swimming sessions for all children aged 16 and under throughout the summer holidays.

East Riding Council has released an image of a man they wish to identify in relation to Bridlington dog incidents.

Council appeal for information about man involved in Bridlington dog incidents

The concerts will be held at Pocklington Arts Centre on August 12 and at Bridlington Spa on August 13

New concert inspired by Paddington Bear heads to Pocklington and Bridlington

Councillor Jayne Phoenix said people are extremely disappointed.

Bridlington Health Forum calls for action after Diagnostic Centre setback

East Riding council is asking people to empty and rinse containers before they go in the blue bin.

East Yorkshire Council’s advice to improve recycling across the county

The annual charge for Bridlington residents in Controlled Parking Zones has increased.

Increase in fees for Bridlington residents in Controlled Parking Zones

The respectfully orchestrated removal of a Fin Whale carcass on the South Shore Beach Bridlington, East Yorkshire, after it became beached, and unfortunately died earlier this week.

Watch moment contractors remove 25-tonne fin whale from Yorkshire beach

East Riding Council are hoping to remove the whale's dead body by the end of tomorrow.

Dead whale on Bridlington beach to be removed 'in one piece'

The exterior of the village pub that is due to go up for auction this month.

Yorkshire pub to auction for less than the price of a semi in historic village

Ten new chalets have been installed at Belvedere in Bridlington.

Brand new chalets installed on Bridlington seafront

A food and drink festival is on its way to Pocklington. Picture here from last year's Feastival.

Pocklington to host two-day Food and Drink Festival

Plans recently been submitted for a new housing development in Bridlington. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

New housing development plans in Bridlington submitted

Children's services in East Riding are celebrating their fast improvement recognised by new Ofsted rating.

East Riding child services get improved rating from Ofsted

Cllr Jane Evison agrees that it makes no sense to change car parking charges in the current economic climate.

Bridlington car parking charges set to stay the same

The pothole has caused damage to at least 20 cars causing outrage in the local community. Image credit:Getty Images/iStockphoto

Dangerous pothole causes chaos in Bridlington

Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Photo courtesy of ERYC.

Funding available for organisations and community groups that are providing warm...

Bridlington’s regular Park and Ride bus.

East Riding buses to be affected by industrial action

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Public Health Director Andy Kingdom.

East Riding health chief’s coronavirus-cost of living ‘perfect storm’ warning
A new coronavirus wave could combine with the cost of living crisis to create a perfect storm in the East Riding this winter, the council’s public health lead has warned.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said it has been made aware of proposed strike action by the Unite union on Stagecoach buses in this area.

Impending strike by Unite union sparks changes to Bridlington park and ride serv...

Figures from East Riding of Yorkshire Council show four people have been banned from local libraries due to criminal damage since 2016.

Revealed: The number of people barred from council buildings and the reasons why

Zooming down the ramp on South Marine Drive. Photo: Richard Ponter.

Crowds turn out to cheer on brave soapbox wacky racers at South Marine Drive eve...

Councillors Jane Evison and Jonathan Owen (pictured) ward councillors for the East Wolds and Coastal ward have, for a number of years made their views of opposing any fracking activity in this area well known.

Anti-fracking proposal put forward for this week’s East Riding of Yorkshire coun...

An East Riding Council report shows Bridlington South had an overall mortality rate of 144.3 compared to the English baseline of 100, the highest in the area. Photo submitted

More people die of preventable diseases in South Bridlington than anywhere else ...

Members of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s waste and recycling team and other teams collect the award. Photo submitted

East Riding Council’s waste and recycling team wins national award at ceremony

The property could be loacated on Blenheim Road - Pic: Google Maps

Engagement event on plans to convert property into supported accomodation

The Spring chalet hire 2023 will run from 25 March until 19 May, for a duration of 55-days. Photo: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Spring into action to book Bridlington chalets during online launch next month

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is holding crisis summit on the Cost of Living.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council to hold Cost of Living summit

Bridlington beach chalets

Bridlington spring chalet lets available from just £236