This week: Council business plan, road improvements to start, final few days for free swimming for children under 16 and more

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Council business plan outlines priorities for the year ahead
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East Riding of Yorkshire Council has published the update to the business plan for 2024, which sets out the priorities for the year ahead.
The update focuses on five council priority areas, each of which has a 2024 priority action set by the cabinet:
* Growing the economy - to deliver a level 3 mayoral combined authority for Hull and East Yorkshire
* Valuing the environment - to maintain our highways
* Empowering and supporting communities - strategic investment in leisure, countryside, coastal and digital services
* Protecting the vulnerable - supporting independent living through easier to access, more personalised services
* Helping children and young people achieve - supporting our most vulnerable including children and young people with special educational needs (SEND) and our care leavers
*Find out more information regarding the business plan* [
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Funeral director visits completed in Hull and East Riding
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Visits made to all funeral directors in Hull and the East Riding have now been completed, as a consequence of the on-going Humberside Police investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors Ltd.
Residents who have been affected by the recent incident and would like grief and bereavement support can visit our East Riding website for information and signposting to local and national bereavement services, wellbeing support and community groups.
This information will be updated as further support is developed with our partners.
Victim Support, a charity that helps people in need, has set up a helpline and support service to assist those who have been affected, you can call the service directly on 0808 281 1136
*Visit our website for more information* [
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£3.5m of road improvements to start in April
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Road improvements worth £3.5m are due to be carried out in the East Riding this spring and summer to help protect against potholes and other damage.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is investing the money in its annual surface dressing programme, which is due to begin on 16 April and is expected to take 13 weeks to complete, depending on the weather.
The programme will cover all types of roads, from A roads to unclassified roads. It will upgrade 139 sections of road in the area - around 69 miles in total, which is the same as a straight road from Beverley to Hartlepool.
Around 13,400 tonnes of stone chippings will be laid on road surfaces during the spring and summer operation.
Surface dressing is a fast and cost-effective method of fixing, preserving and prolonging the lifespan of a road, and it is carried out annually by the council's own highways maintenance team.
*Find out more details about the road improvements starting this month* [
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*Making It Safer: Inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ Experience of Sports'*
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The council would like to invite coaches and volunteers of local sports clubs and teams to a free evening performance and short workshop '*Making It Safer: Inclusivity and the LGBTQ+ Experience of Sports'*, designed to support inclusivity in local clubs, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.
The event features a performance of *Safer* – a new short play, written by Dr Sarah Jane Dickenson, researcher and former reader at the University of Hull, and inspired by the experiences of *Hull Roundheads inclusive rugby team*, as well as the opportunity for Q&A with Hull Roundheads team members and the play producers themselves. There will also be a short inclusivity workshop and the opportunity to sign up for future development events.
*Where?:* Brough (further details will be shared by confirmation email once you have booked your place)
*When?:* Friday 19 April, from 6-8pm
*How much?*:Free
*Book your place at this event here* [
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What's on East Riding
Looking for things to do near you? Well look no further! Here's a taste of what's on offer this week!
*Find out more about the events on offer this week* [
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Free swimming for children under 16
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Our free swimming offer comes to an end on Sunday, 7 April. Check your local leisure centre for details.
*Find your local centre for more information* [
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Stage spectacles at Bridlington Spa
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Love live performances? We have two great shows at Bridlington Spa for you to check out.
*Check out the Bridlington Spa website* [
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Child benefit rates are increasing
From 6 April 2024, families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments.
Parents will receive £102.40 every 4 weeks (£25.60 per week) for the first or only child and £67.80 every 4 weeks (£16.95 per week) for each additional child.
HMRC is reminding parents yet to benefit from Child Benefit that it is quick and easy to claim on GOV.UK [
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* apply online
* backdate claims for up to 3 months
* add a new baby to a claim
* tell HMRC about a change in circumstances
* update details i.e. change of address/bank details
* view or print proof of entitlement to Child Benefit
*Read more on the GOV website* [
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*Council tax, rent and benefit enquiries*
Our phone lines for council tax, rent and benefits are experiencing long wait times at present. We appreciate your patience while we deal with calls.
Alternatively, you may be able to find the answer to your query on our website. [
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You can also manage your council tax account easily online. [
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Sure Start Maternity Grant
You may be eligible for a one-off payment, to help towards the costs of having your first child, if you are in receipt of any of these benefits:
* Income Support
* Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
* Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
* Pension Credit
* Child Tax Credit
* Working Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
* Universal Credit
*Find out more* [
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Discretionary housing payment
If you receive housing benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit and are struggling to pay your rent, we may be able to offer you a short-term discretionary housing payment.
They are also available to assist with one-off costs like rent in advance or removal costs to help you to move into a new home.
Discretionary housing payments are not a loan so don't need to be repaid.
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