The roll out of Warm Spaces in the East Riding is having some unexpected benefits.
The creation of warm spaces in the East Riding is providing an opportunity to tackle social isolation.
Council funding was made available to enable community groups to provide the warm spaces for people who couldn't afford to heat their own homes.
Councillor Jane Evison says many people are turning up to the spaces and it's highlighting a number of other issues including loneliness.
A total of 60 welcome and warm spaces have opened across the East Riding funded by grants of up to £5,000, this is in addition to the 23 libraries also being opened to people to keep warm.
Director of Public Health - Andy Kingdom - says the groups involved are seeing new people coming through their doors who need help.


Train Services Suspended As Large Crop Fire Blocks Railway Line Near Filey
Human Artists To Be Prioritised For Future Commissions Following Scarborough AI Backlash
Yorkshire Fire Services Unite To Prevent Devastating Summer Wildfires
Scarborough And Bridlington Hospitals Face 'Unprecedented' Financial Challenge
£2.5 Million Upgrade Plan for Scarborough Cremation Services
Extensive Sea Search Prompted By Reports Of Struggling Paddleboarder Near Port Mulgrave
'Park And Ride Service Is Putting Pedestrians In Danger', Says Whitby Councillor
Scarborough Shop Owner Ordered to Pay Over £3,300 for Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
Major Restoration Programme Begins On Fire-Ravaged Fylingdales Moor
Scarborough Athletic Seek Bumper Crowd For Tigers Test
Hidden Batteries Spark Dangerous Fires Inside Yorkshire Bin Wagons
North Yorkshire Blaze Risk: Disposable Barbecues Face Potential Ban







Comments
Add a comment