Welcome. The Roos Parish website seeks to provide useful information and news for residents of Roos, Tunstall, Hilston and Owstwick and others. Navigate through the various headings across the top of this page to discover more. How to Contact the Council Parish Clerk: Mr Barry Lee, 270, Seaside Road, Aldbrough. HU11 4SA E-mail: barryleemktg@tiscali.co.uk You can now follow us on Facebook ROOS PARISH NOTICEBOARD CANCELLED: Parish Council Meetings are CANCELLED until further notice March Draft Minutes Click Here CORONVIRUS UPDATE Roos Parish Council will follow the national guidelines and advice published by the H M Government. Council meetings will resume when it is appropriate to do so. To contact the Council please use our Contact Us link shown on the header bar of this page. ERYC CORONVIRUS UPDATE The ERYC Home Page https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/ provides a link which brings together dedicated web pages providing much relevant information: Coronovirus (Covid-19) UK government response – gov.uk. Click https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response This in turn provides links to information concerning ERYC services such as, for example, bin collections; COMMUNITY HUB - WITHERNSEA This has been established to co-ordinate volunteer support for vulnerable members of the community. Click Here NHS CORONVIRUS UPDATE NHS guidance – nhs.uk Click: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ HOLDERNESS HEALTH (ROOS SURGERY ARRANGEMENTS) Many residents and patients will have noticed the many publications posted at Roos Surgery. Attention is drawn to arrangements for the ordering and collection of Prescriptions. Click Here ROAD CLOSURE Closure of Withernsea Road [B1242] (part), Rimswell and Thirtle Bridge Lane (part), Rimswell. The ERYC have announced that the long awaited installation of flood protection measures on Tunstall Drain are about to commence. Click here for the notice. Click here for the road diversions. THE TEDDER HILL WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND IS NOW CLOSED Funding and application arrangements have been updated and simplified and more 'user friendly'. - Applications up to £5000 now only require ONE quotations. - Applications up to £10,000 may now be paid up-front. - VAT issues have been clarified. Click here to view publicity poster Contact https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/ Applications for funding of projects or individual items costing less than £500 may be made at any time throughout the year via the COMMUNITY CHEST ROOS WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUND 2020 The Fund is open for applications from 10th January until 30th April. Applications and Guidelines may be obtained from East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) Contact https://ervas.org.uk/ FLOOD PREVENTION The grilles have been checked and water is presently running freely. However, sandbags are available if the need arises. For further details please contact David Winter on 07971827151 or a member of the Roos Parish Council. Attention is drawn to the responsibilities of all those who live in properties adjacent to Roos Beck. “Living on the Edge” If your property lies adjacent to Roos Beck, then Roos Parish Council recommends that you acquire a copy of "Living on the Edge" by either downloading from www.gov.uk or from the download panel. The booklet explains the rights and responsibilities of those living adjacent to a watercourse. Please Note The East Riding of Yorkshire Council is the overall risk management authority for Roos Beck In the event of a potential or flooding emergency caused by an obstruction, or any other flood risk in the watercourse then you should contact: East Riding of Yorkshire Council by telephoning:- 01482 395906/395707 or 01482 393939 (out of hours) Community Needs Assessment The Council has published a detailed response to the main recommendations. Click here. To view the full report click the links provided below. Summary Slide Presentation Full Report. DOG FOULING Incidents of dog fouling continue to be reported at various locations throughout the village including Roos Playing Field. Legal action cannot be taken without information concerning the identification of the dog owner. Please report incidents to the ERYC Dog Warden: either by telephone: (01482) 393939, or by email: dog.warden@eastriding.gov.uk The service will need to know * the location, time and date of the incident * the name (and address if known) of the dog owner, and *a description of the dog click here for further information. NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS There is increasing concern about car parking at various points throughout the village. The ERYC Highways Department does not perceive this to be a problem as there is no history of incidents or accidents occurring. It is important therefore that any minor bump or scrape to vehicles or a near miss is reported to the Highways Authority. Contact: Email: highway.dm@eastriding.gov.uk You should report incidents of speeding or other anti-social driving behaviour to the local police service using the 101 non-emergency number Take Care – Stay vigilant. Scammers are not always on the internet or telephone The Royal Mail has requesting the Parish Council to help raise the level of public awareness of the volume of Scam Mail being delivered to households. Since 2014 over 4 million suspect items have been intercepted before delivery and whilst the Royal Mail and postal workers take every precaution, some mail will still get through. If you have any doubt or concern about receiving suspicious mail please contact either the Royal Mail Scam Mail Helpline 0800 0113 466, or, e-mail scam.mail@royalmail.com to view their poster click here COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUNDS WIND FARM COMMUNITY FUNDS Tedder Hill Wind Farm Fund (operated by Ventient Energy) The main funding round for 2020 closes at the end of March. However, Applications for funding of projects or individual items costing less than £500 may be made at any time throughout the year via the Community Chest For further information visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/tedder-hill-fund Burton Pidsea Wind Farm (operated by Energiekontor) The funding round will for 2020 will close at the end of the month NOTE: Applications for funding of projects or individual items costing less than £500 may be made at any time throughout the year via the Community Chest For further information visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/burton-pidsea-fund Roos Wind Farm (operated by RES - Renewable Energy Systems) The RES Roos Wind Farm Fund for 2020 will soon reopen. For further information please contact Judith Leach of ERVAS at judith@ervas.org.uk EAST COAST COMMUNITY FUND This fund is administered by Grantscape - Milton Keynes. Applications are made on-line. The area of benefit is a coastal strip approximately 5 miles deep stretching from Flamborough to Kings Lynn. Roos Woodland Group The group is very proactive. It has recently produced batches of 'Roos Juice' pressed and bottled from fruit harvested during the Autumn. The harvest is from plantings of traditional species and unusual tree varieties. For further information please contact: Roos Woodland Group Facebook page, or email woodlandroos@gmail.com Tree and Hedgerow Planting Opportunities. HEYwoods welcome applications from private and public landowners for new tree, woodland and hedgerow planting initiatives. Contact stephen.robinson@eastriding.gov.uk, Roos Parish Local Community Transport - The Hedon Shuttle The Hedon Shuttle - Bus Service CB 3 currently runs from Burton Pidsea and Roos to Hedon. Its schedule has recently been modified and now calls at Preston (Sandhills Garden Centre) and Bilton (Asda). Click here for -The Timetable Click here for - Latest details
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