Category Archives: Disabled

Wilberfoss Social Mobility – Dropped Kerbs Requested

Thankfully more of us are aware of the importance of social mobility especially with regards the elderly and those with disabilities. With this in mind I am at a loss why the large areas of concrete outside the bungalows on … Continue reading

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Stamford Bridge Disabled Parking: Confusion

Residents will have noticed that the two disabled parking bays on the left and right of the parking outside the Co-op in Stamford Bridge have been changed. The disabled bays now occupy the two parking bays on the left hand … Continue reading

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Disabled Car Parking Bay Relocated

I am pleased to confirm that the disabled parking bay in the Viking Road Car Park which is currently obstructing the footpath when in use will be slightly relocated. ERYC have stated: “Some patching and pothole repairs are required in … Continue reading

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Disabled Bay Obstructs Car Park Footpath

When in use one of the three disabled parking bays in the Viking Road car park, Stamford Bridge is obstructing access to the footpath. Ironically especially for those in wheelchairs. I have requested ERYC to work closely with Stamford Bridge Parish … Continue reading

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ERYC Lose Employment Tribunal To Lay Representative

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) have lost an Employment Tribunal to a lay representative. This cost ERYC £8,842 plus their legal fees. Did Mathew Buckley, ERYC Head of Legal and Democratic Services, once again fail to understand the most simple … Continue reading

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ERYC Tory Secretary Fails Mental Health Challenge

I am saddened to report that East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) Conservative Ward Councillor Felicity Temple, who is the Tory Group Secretary, has failed to move forward the need for an ERYC Mental Health Champion since October 2017. The … Continue reading

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Double Yellows – Disabled Badge Holders Parking

In Double Yellows – Disabled Badge Holders I explained how a Pocklington resident had contacted me with regards parking on double yellow lines when a disabled blue badge is displayed. ERYC have confirmed the position which is summed up in this exchange. … Continue reading

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More Dropped Kerbs For Pocklington

I am delighted to announce my opinion that “we need to work out from the Pocklington Town Centre and put in as many dropped kerbs as finance permits” has received support from ERYC. “It is important to ensure that pedestrian routes … Continue reading

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Double Yellows – Disabled Badge Holders

A Pocklington resident has contacted me with regards parking on double yellow lines when a disabled blue badge is displayed. Their badge states that they can park up to three hours on a double yellow line. Of course no obstruction … Continue reading

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Market Place – Disabled Bays Signage

For a disabled bay to be enforceable it will have a sign next to it with the words ‘disabled badge holders only’. On Market Place, Pocklington ERYC have placed the sign next to bay 3 which is not a disabled … Continue reading

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