Alan Barker

Illegally parked vehicles

ERYC use parking restrictions, such as yellow lines and marked bays to show where you can and can’t park or stop. These rules help keep roads safe, clear, and traffic flowing. Different types of parking restrictions are in place across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

ERYC are responsible for making sure certain parking rules are followed. The civil enforcement officers (CEOs) are out across the county to check that drivers are parking correctly. If they find a vehicle breaking the rules, they may issue a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Please bear in mind ERYC use a virtual permit system. This means that permits are not displayed in vehicles and are viewed by the CEOs on their handheld devices.

You must check that the vehicle you are reporting is actually parking during the times of the restriction. Parking outside of the restricted hours is permitted.

A vehicle with a valid Blue Badge and clock can park on yellow lines for up to 3 hours, unless there are kerb markings showing that this isn’t allowed.

Inconsiderate parking

Any vehicle may park on a public road where there are no parking restrictions, even if this is outside your property. If a vehicle has parked inconsiderately, not illegally, we can not take any action.

Please note: parking on a grass verge is not a parking violation in itself and ERYC can not take action unless there are other restrictions in place such as single or double yellow lines.

ERYC can not take action when parking is causing an obstruction unless there are other restrictions in place. You can report such obstructions to the police by calling 101 or visiting the Humberside Police website

You can report vehicles being parked where restrictions apply ERYC will look into your report and send an officer to the location if it’s appropriate, but this might not happen straight away. If you have given ERYC your contact details, they will only get in touch if they need more information. You won’t receive an update about any action taken. Please include as much detail as you can.

A positive case of H5N1 Avian Influenza has recently been confirmed at a poultry farm near Melbourne. This is the first case recorded in the East Riding during the current season; however, as in previous years, further cases are probable as we move through the winter period.

Please find below an overview of the current situation and the measures in place.

Due to the frequency of outbreaks experienced across the UK in recent years, the response arrangements have become more streamlined. Historically, local authorities supported the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) by identifying bird keepers through door-to-door enquiries in affected areas. This is no longer routinely required, as bird keepers are now legally required to register with the national poultry register. Information on registration requirements is included below.

Active cases and disease control zones can be viewed using the DEFRA Avian Influenza Interactive Map, and official disease declarations are available on GOV.UK.

Requirements of Restriction Zones

Bird keepers must comply with any additional disease control measures that apply within their area. For example, premises located within a 3 km Protection Zone or Captive Bird Monitoring Zone must house birds regardless of flock size or whether they are kept solely for personal use.

Key Requirements Within a 3 km Protection Zone

Bird keepers must:

• Keep poultry and other captive birds housed.
• Not move poultry, captive birds, or mammals to or from affected premises except under licence.
• Maintain records of visitors to premises where birds are kept.
• Implement and maintain appropriate biosecurity measures.

Restrictions associated with individual outbreaks normally remain in place for a minimum of six weeks.

Currently a wider Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has not been declared however, all bird keepers, regardless of the number or species of birds kept, are encouraged to implement enhanced biosecurity measures now to help reduce the risk of further cases.

Registration Requirement for Bird Keepers

Since 1 October 2024, anyone in Great Britain who keeps:

• Any number of poultry, whether commercially, as a hobby, or as pets; or
• Captive birds that are not permanently housed indoors,

must register their details with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

The compulsory registration of bird keepers has changed how awareness activities are undertaken during outbreaks. Rather than contacting every premises individually within disease control zones, the Council now relies more heavily on targeted communications and media campaigns. Promoting outbreak information helps ensure bird keepers are aware of their obligations and any restrictions that may apply.

Where outbreaks occur in the East Riding, APHA updates and Council messaging will be shared through East Riding of Yorkshire Council social media channels.

Council Animal Health Officers may also be present in affected areas to undertake compliance activities and display information posters highlighting the measures in place.

Further Information

Further information about avian influenza is available on the Government website.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises that avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and that the risk to public health remains very low.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises that avian influenza presents a very low food safety risk to UK consumers. Properly cooked poultry, poultry products, and eggs remain safe to eat.

Future Updates

Given the number of cases experienced nationally each year, routine notifications of every new East Riding case will not normally be circulated by email. Instead, updates will be shared through Council social media channels and other established communication routes.

Should there be any significant changes to restrictions, disease control measures, or response arrangements, we will of course provide further updates directly.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation”

The next Newport Parish Council meeting is at Newport Village Hall at 7pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026 – all village residents are welcome. Access to the meeting room is through the side door.

Public Forum – The Public Forum will commence at 7.00pm. The period designated for public participation shall not exceed 15 minutes. Each member of the public may only speak once and for no longer than 3 minutes.

The Agenda and Meeting Pack is available via the following link.

The Newport Christmas Lights switch on will take place on Friday 27th November 2026. Newport Primary School will lead the Carol singing from 6pm at the Christmas Tree adjacent to the Market Weighton Canal with the lights switch on at 6.30pm.

The Christmas Lights will be further enhanced in 2026 with the addition of 2 further lamp post motifs supplied by Interactive Grottos. The Christmas Trees supplied by Lodge Landscapes will be installed on Meadow Lane and Canal Side East.

Santa will join us on the evening.

Please find attached the latest flood information pack from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Flood Risk Strategy Team. This has been produced ahead of the winter period and for Flood Action Week and contains useful information on:

• Who to contact during different types of flooding
• Understanding flood risk
• Improving your flood resilience
• Developing Community Emergency Plans
• Community Flood Warden opportunities
• Flood risk partnership projects and initiatives
• Upcoming Local Flood Risk Management Strategy consultation
• SuDS planter opportunity for Parish Councils in Living with Water’s defined boundary

Please find below a poster detailing how to contact Humberside Police from the Corporate Communications team .

If you have any non-urgent, non-emergency issues that you would like Humberside Police to investigate, if you need any advice on community matters or have anything else you wish to contact them about, please do so and they will do what they can to help.

Humberside Police have had some real success with tackling crime and ASB following information from Councillors, and communities. Please report any issues online, via 101, or in person at any of the advertised Police Surgeries and drop ins.

Re: A63/M62 junction 38 lighting upgrades 

We’re getting in touch to let you know that we’ll be renewing steel lighting columns and upgrading roadside lighting in your area to LED.

LED lighting benefits road users and the environment alike. It uses less power, produces lower carbon emissions and lasts longer, as well as reducing the need for future maintenance.  

• Where? We will be carrying out these important improvements on the westbound exit slip road at the A63/M62 junction 38 (North Cave). 
• When? Weeknights (Monday-Friday) between 10 August and 14 September 2026. The work will be carried out between 8pm and 6am. 

We will not be working on the Bank Holiday Monday (31 August). 

How will this affect me? 

To carry this out safely, we will need to close the A63/M62 westbound exit slip every weeknight while we work on this section. 

Motorists wishing to exit the A63/M62 westbound at North Cave will be diverted on the M62 westbound to junction 37(Howden) before being directed back to the junction 38 eastbound exit.  

We have written to residents and businesses close to the slip road to inform them of access arrangements while this work is ongoing.

We have done all we can to minimise disruption, however we apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

Please note, this work is weather dependent, and closure dates may change at short notice.  

If you have any questions or concerns you can get in touch via the following channels: 

Telephone: 0300 123 5000 

Email: info@nationalhighways.co.uk 

We will also share information on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/yorkshire-and-north-east/yorkshire-and-north-east-maintenance-schemes 

Kind regards

Ruth Peterson Communications Manager (Yorkshire and the North East)

Corporate Affairs and Communications
National Highways | 2 City Walk | Leeds | LS11 9AT

Tel: 0844 693 1448 – Option 3

Mobile: 07923 440380
Web: www.nationalhighways.co.uk