Driffield News

Here is the latest Driffield News from This is the Coast

• Support Services For East Riding Children Secure 'Good' Ofsted Rating

  Support systems for vulnerable children and families in the East Riding have achieved a 'Good' rating across all areas following a comprehensive Ofsted inspection.

• Accessibility Upgrades Demanded For Scarborough's Brunswick Centre And Local Transport Networks

  Scarborough and Whitby MP Alison Hume is calling for a Changing Places toilet in the new Brunswick Centre redevelopment and raising safety concerns over train and bus accessibility across the Yorkshire Coast.

• Councillors Blast Rail Chiefs After Week Of Train Chaos

  East Yorkshire rail users have faced severe disruptions and over 20 daily cancellations after autumn leaves on the tracks prompted operators to skip rural stations, sparking outrage from local leaders.

• East Riding Motorists To Park For Free During Remembrance Sunday Events

  Motorists will park for free in council-run car parks on Remembrance Sunday to help communities attend memorial services.

• Volunteers And Companions Will Celebrate Friendship With Special Afternoon Tea In Scarborough

  Dedicated volunteers who have donated thousands of hours to combat loneliness across the Yorkshire Coast will be honoured at a special afternoon tea this Wednesday.

• Thirteen-Year-Old Photographer Lands Volunteer Role on the Yorkshire Coast Railway

  A thirteen-year-old photography competition winner has been appointed as the new volunteer photographer for the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership.

• Government Faces Renewed Pressure Over Wildfire Preparedness After Fylingdales Blaze

  Calls for improved national wildfire resilience and compensation schemes are intensifying following the devastating Fylingdales moor blaze on the Yorkshire Coast.

• Unpaid Carers On The Yorkshire Coast Forced To Quit Work Amid Support Shortages

  Families across the Yorkshire Coast are being forced to leave employment to care for relatives due to a severe lack of support services.

• Angry And Emotional Scenes As East Riding Council Hosts Final Planning Sub-Committee Meeting

  East Riding of Yorkshire Council has held its final planning sub-committee meeting amid anger from local councillors over central government reforms that will eliminate public debate on most housing applications.