Beverley council news
Beverley council news, newest first: decisions, budgets, council tax, bins and services, each linked to the council's own papers.
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Sewerby Hall gardens free to 19 March, except half term
Sewerby Hall's grounds and gardens are free until 19 March 2027, except over half term, 24 October to 1 November. The house and zoo still charge.
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Health
Free mental health drop-ins in the East Riding: next dates
Free Wellbeing for Us drop-ins now run in Beverley, Goole, Hornsea, Holderness and Driffield. Beverley's next is Monday 19 October; adults can self-refer.
Council
East Riding holiday food vouchers: £10 a child, ending 2027
Families on targeted free school meals get a £10 voucher per child for half term, down from £15. The council plans to end holiday vouchers in October 2027.
Bins
East Riding Christmas bin collections: 2026 dates due soon
East Riding bin days move over Christmas. Last year normal rounds returned on 12 January. The 2026 dates, tip hours and tree collections, and where to check.
Recycling
East Riding tip opening times: 10am to 5pm, all ten sites
All ten East Riding tips open 10am to 5pm every day, no booking. Christmas hours, the resident's pass, van permits, and which sites take asbestos and gas.