News and Events

HEDON TOWN COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING

Published: 20 May 22

At the Hedon Town Council Annual Meeting held last night, Cllr David Thompson was elected as the 675th Mayor of Hedon; his Mayoress will be Mrs Carole Thompson. Also elected as Deputy Mayor was Cllr Di Storr; her Deputy Consort is Mrs Tracy Wright. Read More...

BP ALARM - TEST

Published: 5 May 22

BP's Air Raid Siren went off this morning at 9am - this was a test. Read More...

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Published: 28 Apr 22

The Annual Town Meeting will be held in the Town Hall, St Augustine's Gate, Hedon at 7.15pm on Thursday 5 May 2022. Annual reports will be given by the Mayor and Committee Chairmen. There will then be an opportunity for electors of Hedon to ask questions on matters relating to the business of the town. If you wish to ask a question it must be received by the Town Clerk (in writing or by e-mail) by 5pm on Wednesday 4 May 2022. You should include your name and address to confirm you are a registered elector of Hedon. Only questions received in writing or by e-mail will be heard. Read More...

PENNY THROWING - 6.30pm on 21 APRIL 2022

Published: 20 Apr 22

The Mayor of Hedon and other Mayors from around East Yorkshire will be taking part in the annual penny throwing from the Town Hall. This usually happens in May but, as with everything else Covid got in the way, and it will be happening at 6.30pm on Thursday 21 April. Read More...

HEDFEST - IT'S BACK

Published: 4 Mar 22

Hedon Festival: Friday 3 June. The Council has released 3 videos to give a flavour of what to expect from #Hedfest22. It includes one by Hedon-born singer/songwriter Henry Priestman. Click on the link for more information and to access the videos. Read More...

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION

Published: 20 Jan 22

Hedon Town Council will hold a Public Participation Session at 6.45pm (before the Finance & General Purposes Committee Meeting) on Thursday 27 January 2022. The Session will be held at Inmans Primary School, Inmans Road, Hedon. Questions should be put in writing and sent/e-mailed to the Town Clerk by 5pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022. E-mail: townclerk@hedon.gov.uk Read More...

JANUARY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Published: 7 Jan 22

To allow for social distancing for both Councillors and members of the public, the Town Council will hold its January meetings at Inmans Primary School, Inmans Road, Hedon. Planning & Property Committee Meetings on 13 January, a Town Council meeting to agree the 2022-2023 budget and precept on 20 January and an F&GP and Town Council meeting on 27 January 2022. Read More...

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE

Published: 17 Dec 21

The Town Hall will close on Friday 17 December 2021 and re-open on Wednesday 5 January 2022. Hedon Town Council wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Read More...

XMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

Published: 19 Nov 21

We hope to see you at the Xmas Lights Switch-on Event on Friday 26 November in Hedon. The event will run from 5pm to 8pm with the actual switching on of the lights at 6.30pm. Although this year we have a pared back event, without the annual craft market stalls, we do have the stage with entertainment, children's fairground rides and Holderness Lions will be bringing Santa and his sleigh. See you there. Read More...

YORKSHIRE ENERGY PARK - PUBLIC DROP IN EVENTS

Published: 11 Nov 21

Members of the public are being invited to see more detailed plans for the Yorkshire Energy Park site ahead of planning submissions in December. The two events will take place at 4pm - 7pm on Wednesday 24 November in St Augustine's Church Hall, Church Lane, Hedon and from 4pm - 7pm on Thursday 25 November in Eastside Community Sports Trust, Staithes Road, Preston. More information is available by clicking on the heading. Read More...

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 14 NOVEMBER 2021

Published: 11 Nov 21

The Remembrance Sunday Parade will set off from the Market Place, Hedon at 10.40am and proceed to St Augustine's Church for a Remembrance Day Service. The Parade will then reform and proceed to The Cenotaph in the Cemetery for the Wreath Laying Ceremony. The Parade will then return to the Market Place for the Salute to be taken by a Deputy Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Town Mayor. Read More...

TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION

Published: 5 Nov 21

Following a bye-election on 4 November 2021, Cllr Sam Banks was elected to fill the vacancy on Hedon Town Council. Read More...

MARSHALS REQUIRED

Published: 24 Sep 21

Hedon Town Council is looking to recruit marshals for future events, including a Xmas Lights Switch-on Event for 2021 which is understaffed at present. If you are willing to be a marshal for the Town Council please contact us at the Town Hall on 01482 898428 for more details. We are available from 9am to 3pm Wednesdays to Fridays, or alternatively, e-mail townclerk@hedon.gov.uk giving your name and contact details and we will get back to you. Read More...

ERYC COVID-19 LOCAL SUPPORT GRANT

Published: 18 Aug 21

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a discretionary grant scheme to support those in need with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other essentials. For more information on eligibility or how to apply please click on the link above or ring 01482 393939. Read More...

VACANCY FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR

Published: 13 Aug 21

It is with regret that the Town Council received the resignation of Cllr Carl Minns, due to health reasons. A bye-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, by Thursday 2 September 2021, 10 electors for the town give notice in writing to the Chief Executive of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council at County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA claiming such an election. If no such notice is given, the Town Council will fill the vacancy by co-option. Read More...

PARLIAMENTARY BOUNDARIES CONSULTATION

Published: 16 Jul 21

Hedon Town Council has replied to the Boundaries Commission proposals and you can see the reply by clicking on the link agove. The Boundaries Commission's current proposal would see South West Holderness added to Hull East; but you can have your say by going to the Boundary Commission for England website to register your views on the 2023 review. The deadline for replies is 2 August 2021. Please use any or all of the information contained in the Council's reply if you wish. Read More...

NEW MARKET DAY BUS SERVICE

Published: 15 Jul 21

From 14 July Hedon will be served by a new Wednesday bus service, number 84. It will run a circuit of the whole town from 10.55am to 11.23am and to a return run from 1.40pm to 2.08pm. It will be free for those with bus passes and just £1 for other users, and you can hail it anywhere to hop on and hop off. The service is funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council for six months; but, if it proves popular, the Town Council will look to take it on as a permanent service for residents. Copies of the timetable can be picked up from the Town Hall and various shops around the town. I hope you find the service useful and it proves popular enough for the Town Council to continue to support it in the future. Read More...

DRAFT EAST RIDING LOCAL PLAN UPDATE - PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENTS

Published: 2 Jul 21

East Riding of Yorkshire Council are holding public consultation drop-in events to give you the chance to speak to a planning officer about the proposals. For more information on when and where these are taking place please click on the heading Read More...

END OF REMOTE ACCESS MEETING

Published: 6 May 21

From midnight on 6 May 2021 the legislation allowing Town Councils to meet by remote access comes to an end. Therefore, Council/Committee meetings have to be held as physical meetings. Whilst social distancing is still in force, the Council Chamber in the Town Hall can hold no more than 25 people. The Town Council has therefore decided to hold its meetings in St Augustine's Church until social distancing restrictions are lifted. All Council/Committee meetings are open to the public - you will need to sign in to 'track and trace', use hand sanitiser and wear masks if attending. Thank you for your cooperation. Read More...

NEW TOWN COUNCILLORS

Published: 16 Apr 21

Hedon Town Council welcomes Cllr Ben Hanson and Cllr Carl Minns onto the Council. Read More...

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Published: 16 Apr 21

The Annual Town Meeting was held on Thursday 15 April 2021. Click on the link for the Minutes of the meeting. Read More...

MAYOR'S REPORT

Published: 16 Apr 21

Please click on the link for the Mayor's Report given at the Annual Town Meeting held on 15 April 2021 Read More...

PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT

Published: 16 Apr 21

Please click on the link for the Planning Committee Report which was given at the Annual Town Meeting held on 15 April 2021 Read More...

PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT

Published: 16 Apr 21

Please click on the link for the Property Committee Report given at the Annual Town Meeting held on 15 April 2021 Read More...

F&GP COMMITTEE REPORT

Published: 16 Apr 21

Please click on the link for the F&GP Committee Report given at the Annual Town Meeting held on 15 April 2021 Read More...

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Published: 31 Mar 21

Nomination papers for the town and parish council vacancies (two vacancies for Hedon Town Council) must be delivered to the Returning Officer at County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley by no later than 4pm on Thursday 8 April 2021. Nomination papers can be obtained from County Hall by e-mailing electoral.services@eastriding.gov.uk or telephoning 01482 393300 or go to www.eastriding.gov.uk/candidates. More information on applications for postal or proxy votes is available by clicking on the link. Read More...

PRIORITY POST BOX - MARKET PLACE

Published: 12 Mar 21

Neither the Town Council nor the Post Office were aware that the priority post box was to be removed. The Town Council is working with the Royal Mail to try and have this facility reinstated in the town centre as soon as possible. Read More...

ELECTIONS IN MAY 2021

Published: 12 Feb 21

If you do not wish to visit a polling station to vote in the May 2021 local elections you can vote by post or by proxy. To apply to vote by post or by proxy you will need to click on the heading above, complete and return the forms as directed. More information is available on East Riding of Yorkshire Council's website: www.eastriding.gov.uk Read More...

HEDON TOWN COUNCIL SETS THE PRECEPT FOR 2021-2022

Published: 22 Jan 21

Hedon Town Council met last night to agree the budget and approve a nil increase precept for 2021-2022. The Council has set a budget which demonstrates its continuing commitment to supporting community events and which continues to maintain and repair the town's assets which will be of long term benefit to residents. Please click on the heading to read the Press Release issued. Read More...

CLOSURE OF SKATE PARK

Published: 15 Jan 21

The skate park will be closed during the national lockdown in accordance with government instructions. Read More...

ERYC - RETAIL WORKSHOPS

Published: 13 Jan 21

East Riding of Yorkshire have commissioned specialist consultants The Retail Group to provide business growth workshops to businesses across the East Riding. These are location specific and can assist in dealing with specific queries and challenges for individual locations. For more information on the Hedon and Withernsea workshop please click on the heading above. Read More...

SOME USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

Published: 8 Jan 21

Hedon Town Council recently put out a letter to residents giving guidance and useful contact information for residents. Please click on the heading to access the information. Read More...

MESSAGE FROM CLLR RICHARD BURTON, LEADER OF EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

Published: 6 Jan 21

Please click on the heading to read the message from Cllr Richard Burton, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the COVID-19 National Lockdown Information (issued on 5 January 2021). Read More...

HOLDERNESS ACADEMY CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Published: 17 Dec 20

Please click on the link to watch the Holderness Academy Christmas Service Read More...

ERYC - WINTER GRANT SCHEME

Published: 16 Dec 20

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched a Winter Grant Scheme to help households struggling in the run up to Christmas. For more details please click on the heading. Read More...

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Published: 10 Dec 20

I would like to wish everyone in the Historic Town of Hedon a Happy Christmas and hopefully a Healthy New Year. Cllr Colin Billany (673rd Mayor of Hedon) Read More...

VACANCY FOR A TOWN COUNCILLOR

Published: 25 Nov 20

Please click on the link (heading) to view the 'Vacancy for a Councillor' notice following the death of Cllr Gordon Thurston. Read More...

XMAS TREES

Published: 13 Nov 20

Hedon Town Council can confirm that the xmas trees erected annually on St Augustine's Gate and Souttergate will go ahead and a full statement from the Council can be read by clicking on the heading above. Read More...

CLLR GORDON THURSTON

Published: 11 Nov 20

It is with great sadness that the Town Council received news that Cllr Gordon Thurston passed away on Tuesday 10 November 2020. Cllr Thurston served the people of Hedon for many years and was Mayor of Hedon in 1998-1999. He will be missed. Read More...

CLOSURE OF SKATE PARK

Published: 5 Nov 20

The UK Government has confirmed that all indoor and outdoor skate parks must close during the four-week national lockdown. Sadly that means that Hedon skate park is closed until 2 December 2020. Read More...

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Published: 15 Oct 20

It is with regret that the Town Council will not hold the annual parade and wreath laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday. The Council hopes that all residents will observe their own act of remembrance at 11am on Wed 11 November and take part in the 2 min silence. Read More...

XMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON

Published: 15 Oct 20

It is with regret that Hedon Town Council has taken the decision to cancel the annual Xmas Lights Switch On Event which was scheduled to take place on Friday 27 November 2020. With the constantly changing coronavirus restrictions it will not be possible to hold this event safely. Read More...

CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA - DRAPERS LANE

Published: 10 Jul 20

In accordance with government guidelines the children's play area is open for use. Users should follow the guidance which can be seen by clicking on the heading. Posters are also in place on site - please follow the guidelines so that this area can stay open. Read More...

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

Published: 2 Jul 20

The vacancy for a Town Councillor will be filled by means of a bye-election following receipt by ERYC of 10 or more requests from electors that this be the case. The bye-election will not take place until Thursday 6 May 2021; although this date may be brought forward or deferred by the government depending on the circumstances. The bye-election will be duly publicised by ERYC as required by law. Read More...

HEDON MARKET

Published: 15 Jun 20

If you are interested in trading at Hedon Market please click on the heading or contact Groupe Geraud on traders@groupegeraud.co.uk Read More...

Endorphins Superstars

Published: 5 Jun 20

Endorphins Super Stars are youth groups for young people aged 8-25 with a learning difficulty or disability. These groups take place on a Saturday and during the school holidays in Beverley, Bridlington, Goole and Hedon. Read More...

COMPETITION WINNERS

Published: 19 May 20

The Mayor had a very tough job picking the winners of the 'Best Dressed House' competition and all the entrants will receive a Certificate to commemorate the day. 1st prize went to Billie-Jo and James Taylor of Charles Street, Hedon 2nd prize went to Pam McKinley of Colemans Road, Hedon 3rd prize went to Andy Hampel of Church Lane, Hedon Congratulations to the three winners and to everyone who took part. Cllr C Billany Mayor of Hedon Read More...

Hedon "Stay at Home" House and Garden Parties

Published: 21 Apr 20

COMPETITION: BEST DRESSED HOUSE On behalf of Hedon's VE Group, thanks to everyone who entered their house in the competition. Aside from the excellent entries, many people also made the effort to mark the day by just hanging out a flag or some bunting. It meant that, if you were out for your daily exercise, you couldn't miss the fact that the whole town was celebrating 75 years of peace. Although the three day programme of entertainment planned had to be cancelled, the effort of everyone who decorated their houses and gardens meant that it was still a special day. Thank you, Cllr Steve Gallant Chair of Hedon VE75 Day Read More...

Cllr Mike Bryan

Published: 18 Apr 20

It is with great sadness that the Town Council received news that Cllr Mike Bryan passed away today, Saturday 18 April 2020. Cllr Bryan served the people of Hedon as both a Town Councillor and an East Riding of Yorkshire Councillor for many years and served as Mayor of Hedon in 1999-2000 and 2008-2009. He will be missed. Read More...

Mrs Ann Suggit

Published: 17 Apr 20

It is with sadness that the Town Council received news that Mrs Ann Suggit passed away on Friday 3 April 2020. Mrs Suggit was a former Town Councillor and Mayoress of Hedon and served the community for many years Read More...

HedFest Notice

Published: 3 Apr 20

UNFORTUNATELY, IN LIGHT OF THE CONTINUING SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS, ALONG WITH GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONS, THE HEDFEST 20 WORKING GROUP ALONG WITH HEDON TOWN COUNCIL HAS TAKEN THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO POSTPONE HEDFEST 20. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Read More...

The HEY Smile Foundation

Published: 3 Apr 20

The HEY Smile Foundation has lots of useful information to help thorugh the COVID-19 crisis. Click here for further information. Read More...

Advice on Scammers and Fraudsters

Published: 3 Apr 20

Hull Trading Standards have issued some useful information about how to avoid being caught out by fraudsters and scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click for downloadable leaflets. Read More...

East Riding Community Hub

Published: 3 Apr 20

Last Thursday, East Riding Council launched the Community Hub. The Hub is there to support community groups and also ask groups to help out the most vulnerable and those in need during the Covid-19 crisis. Please click to see further information. Read More...

CANCELLATION OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Published: 26 Mar 20

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FORTHCOMING TOWN COUNCIL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, INCLUDING 'SCRUFTS' DOG SHOW, VE75 CELEBRATIONS AND HEDFEST Read More...

PLAY AREA AND SKATE PARK

Published: 26 Mar 20

DUE TO GOVERNMENT ADVICE IN RESPECT OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION, DRAPERS LANE PLAY AREA AND SKATE PARK ARE CLOSED FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. THE PARK IS TOO SMALL TO ENSURE ADEQUATE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Read More...

ALLOTMENT SITE

Published: 26 Mar 20

IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT ADVICE THE ALLOTMENT SITE WILL REMAIN OPEN. TENANTS ARE ADVISED TO RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TAKE HAND SANITISER WITH THEM IF ON SITE. Read More...

CLOSURE OF TOWN HALL

Published: 26 Mar 20

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION, HEDON TOWN COUNCIL OFFICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT US PLEASE E-MAIL: townclerk@hedon.gov.uk AND SOMEONE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO RESPOND TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (OUR PHONES ARE CURRENTLY UNATTENDED). Read More...

BURIALS/CEMETERY ENQUIRIES

Published: 26 Mar 20

IF YOU HAVE URGENT QUESTIONS OR QUERIES REGARDING THE CEMETERY OR BURIALS PLEASE CONTACT CAROLINE ADDY ON TEL No: 07896 354272 Read More...

CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLORS

Published: 26 Mar 20

IF YOU WISH TO TALK TO A TOWN COUNCILLOR PLEASE USE THE CONTACT DETAILS SET OUT UNDER 'YOUR COUNCIL' - 'COUNCILLORS'. Read More...

Your Local Newsletters

Published: 8 Mar 19

Hedon Library and Customer Services

Published: 28 Feb 19

The refurbishment of the Hedon Library and Customer Services Centre is now complete and the opening hours are as follows: Mon: 9.30am - 1.30pm; Tues: 9.30am - 6.30pm; Wed: 9.30am - 1.30pm; Thurs: 9.30am - 4.30pm; Fri: Closed; Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm; Sun: Closed. Read More...

Swimming Pool - Use it or Lose it