East Wolds Villages Focus

04/11/2026

Thinking of buying an e-scooter for Christmas? Think twice! 🛴❌

​East Riding of Yorkshire councillors have welcomed a new Humberside Police campaign, ‘Is It Wheely Worth It?’, warning residents about the strict legal restrictions and risks of riding privately owned e-scooters on public roads and pavements.

​Lib Dem Group Leader Cllr Denis Healy, along with Cllr Mike Heslop-Mullens (Bridlington North), Cllr Dale Needham (Pocklington) and Cllr John Bovill (Hessle), are urging parents and residents to know the law before spending money on a gift that could end up seized and crushed.

👉 Read the article here:

https://erliberalaction.blogspot.com/2026/11/councillors-welcome-new-humberside.html

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04/11/2026

04/11/2026

Humberside Police are warning residents to think twice before buying an e-scooter this Christmas.

​Privately owned e-scooters are not toys, under UK law, riding them on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes is illegal. They can only be used on private land with the owner's permission. Anyone caught riding illegally risks having their scooter seized and destroyed, alongside fines or licence points.

​Humberside Police have launched the ‘Is It Wheely Worth It?’ campaign to educate families through school visits, social media, and targeted days of action. www.humberside.police.uk/police-forces/humberside-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/is-it-wheely-worth-it/

​East Riding Liberal Democrats strongly support the campaign, having actively called for tougher action against illegal e-scooter use across the region for many months.

​"Lib Dem Councillors have been campaigning for months for proactive action to tackle illegal e-scooters. We fully back Humberside Police, riding these on pavements puts vulnerable pedestrians at risk and won't be tolerated." ​
Cllr Denis Healy (ERYC Lib Dem Group Leader)

​"Buying one without knowing the law can lead to wasted money. We want everyone to stay safe and avoid seeing an expensive present sent to the crusher."
​Cllr Mike Heslop-Mullens (Bridlington North)

​"The safety of pedestrians, motorists, and riders comes first. E-scooters travel fast, and one collision can cause life-changing injuries."
​Cllr John Bovill (Hessle)

​How to Report Issues:
"These scooters are becoming more than an annoyance and injuring innocent bystanders going about their shopping and attending appointments. Please help the police by being both there eyes and ears and photograph and report them on operation snap to secure safer footpaths in our towns and villages." Cllr Dale Needham (Pocklington)

​Call 101 for non-emergencies (or 999 in an emergency).
​Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

​Submit video footage to Humberside Police via Op Snap: www.humberside.police.uk/police-forces/humberside-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/operation-snap/

​Know the law. Know the speed. Know the risks.

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31/10/2026

⚠️ Spotted a pothole or damaged path around the East Wolds?🕳️🛣️

​Potholes aren't just an eyesore; they damage car tyres and suspension, and create serious trip hazards for pedestrians crossing the road. 🚗👟
​Seen a defect that needs fixing?

You can report it directly to East Riding of Yorkshire Council online:
​🔗 Report online: https://tinyurl.com/3fbmeprc

​We're working together to keep our local streets safe and smooth for everyone! 👇

31/10/2026

☀️ Have your say on the local Council Tax Support Scheme!

​East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proposing changes to the support scheme for working-age residents on low incomes, and your feedback is essential and will impack on the final outcome.
​Note: Pension-age customers will not be affected by these proposed changes.

​Make your voice heard and complete their short survey today: 👇 👇 👇
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30/10/2026

🎃🕸️ Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste this Halloween! 👻🍂

Millions of pumpkins bought for Halloween end up uneaten, but before yours becomes waste, let's give it a second life in the kitchen! 🧑‍🍳✨

🎃 Make the most of your pumpkin:
🎨 Decorate without carving: Use food-safe paints instead of carving so it stays edible for longer.

🍲 Eat the flesh: Pumpkin is delicious in soups, curries, risottos, pasta bakes, muffins, and cakes!

🥜 Roast the seeds: A simple, crunchy, and tasty snack.

🧊 Save for later: Parboil pumpkin chunks, let them cool, and pop them in the freezer.

♻️ When you've eaten all you can:
Remember to remove all candles and decorations first!

🚜 Check if a local farm is accepting pumpkin donations for animal feed.

🌱 Compost it at home if you have a composter.

🗑️ Put the remaining pumpkin in your food waste for collection.

✂️ Important tip: Crews won't take pumpkins that don't fit in your caddy, so please chop them down to size to fit with your other weekly food waste!

This Halloween, remember:
😋 EAT IT if you can

❄️ FREEZE IT for later

♻️ RECYCLE what's left

💡 Find more pumpkin ideas from Love Food Hate Waste. www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/good-food-habits/halloween-make-most-your-pumpkin

30/10/2026

Cllr Phil Redshaw (East Riding Liberal Democrats Environment Spokesperson) has been campaigning for improvements to water quality for some time and said: “Yorkshire Water’s environmental record is simply not good enough. Thirteen serious pollution incidents and failures to deliver key environmental schemes on time demonstrate a company that has fallen short of the standards the public expects.

"Yorkshire’s rivers deserve better, and Yorkshire Water must now prove through actions - not promises - that it can be trusted to protect our environment.”

'The latest in a catalogue of errors'
A huge overhaul of water companies is urgently needed, according to Hull Liberal Democrat spokesperson Cllr Jack Haines. He said: "Time after time, Yorkshire Water and their bosses have let the people of Hull down. This one-star rating is just the latest in a catalogue of failures from them.

"From roadworks to water leaks, sewage to soaring bills, it's no wonder people are fed up with the service they are getting from their water companies, not just here but across the country.and

"The Liberal Democrats are calling for an overhaul of our water companies. We want to see real change to fix the broken system, including a new regulator, turning companies into public benefit corporations and banning bosses' bonuses once and for all."

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Improving performance is now 'a matter of urgency', councillors have said

28/10/2026

🧠 ADHD Awareness Month: It’s more than what you see.

When most people picture ADHD, they think of someone who can't sit still or gets easily distracted. But ADHD is so much more than that—and it doesn't look the same for everyone.

Here are a few important things to know:

🧠 It’s not just about attention. It can affect memory, organisation, time management, emotional regulation, and everyday tasks.

💭 Not all challenges are visible. Someone might appear calm or organised on the outside while working incredibly hard to manage things internally.

⏰ It’s not about a lack of effort. Things that seem straightforward to others can require massive amounts of energy and concentration for someone with ADHD.

✨ Everyone's experience is unique. There is no single way ADHD looks or feels.

ADHD affects people of all ages, and many aren't diagnosed until adulthood.

"This ADHD Awareness Month reminds us that neurodiversity shapes our communities in profound ways." "By looking beyond the stereotypes and challenging our assumptions, we can help build a culture where everyone feels truly understood, supported, and valued." Tim Holden - East Riding Lib Dem Spokesperson

You can't always see what someone is experiencing, but you can always choose to be understanding. 💙

🔗 Find out more about ADHD: https://adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/