Next Meeting

The next Laxton Parish Council meetings will be held at 7pm on the following dates:

  • 30 July 2025
  • 24 September 2025
  • 26 November 2025
  • 28 January 2026
  • 25 March 2026
  • 27 May 2026

The meetings will be held at Laxton Victory Hall.  All are welcome to attend and questions and comments can be made during the public participation section. Papers for the meetings can be viewed here  when published. 

Laxton Parish Council

Poppy Hunt

Parish Clerk

Laxton Parish Council

07354 601672

clerk@laxtonpc.org.uk

18 Chapel Hill, Welton, HU15 1PD

 

Laxton Parish Council - serving Laxton, Saltmarshe, Cotness and Metham. 

Latest News

Vacancy for Councillor

 

There is a vacancy on the Parish Council.  A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if by Thursday 10th July 2025, 10 electors give notice in writing to the Chief Executive of East Riding of Yorkshire at County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA claiming such an election.  If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

 

 

Goole Hospital Drop In

Press Release re Goole Hospital:

The health and care board which oversees the NHS in Goole is getting ready for a public conversation about services in the town.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), together with the Humber Health Partnership which runs Goole and District Hospital, is keen to reassure people about the future of the hospital, whilst offering residents the opportunity to talk about how they would like to see hospital and other health services in the town developed and improved.

Health leaders will kickstart the conversation at two drop-in events in Goole, the first of which is on Wednesday 28 May at The Courtyard, Boothferry Road, DN14 6AE.

People can drop in to The Courtyard, any time between 11am and 3pm, share their views about health services, find out more about future plans, ask questions and get involved in next steps.

Details of a second event – likely to take place in June – will be announced once arrangements have been finalised.

Throughout May and June, NHS representatives will also be talking to Goole-based community groups and people will be able to access more information through social media.

Ivan McConnell, Group Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer for Humber Health Partnership, said: “It is no secret that we have been having conversations with our staff and stakeholders about Goole and District Hospital, which we understand has led to anxiety in the Goole community.

“I want to be clear – there are no plans to close the hospital.

“However, Goole is changing. People’s healthcare needs are changing. The way The NHS and social care looks after people and treats people is constantly evolving. And Government priorities and funding models are changing too.

“We need to respond to all of these changes and ensure healthcare services for the people of Goole and the surrounding area meet their needs into the future.

“Part of that means looking at how we can maximise the use of Goole and District Hospital and the skills and expertise of staff who work there, whilst investing and developing safe, sustainable, high-quality and cost-effective services for people living and working in the town.

"We hope the events in Goole will give the community the chance to talk to key staff from the partnership and ICB and ask questions so they can feel more confident about the future of their hospital."

The ICB and Humber Health Partnership have set out the current position, here; and there’s additional information, here.

Simon Cox, NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB’s East Riding Place Director, added: “The NHS is committed to keeping local services that Goole residents use in Goole, but at the same time we need to think more broadly about the future of healthcare here, how people can take steps to prevent ill health whilst making sure we have the right blend of services in the right places when people are unwell.

“We want everyone in this community to live improved, healthier lives with treatment – when it’s needed – that’s better, smarter, quicker and, wherever possible, closer.

“We need to start planning for that now, so that together as a community we can begin writing the next chapter in the story of the NHS in Goole.

“If you live or work in Goole, we are encouraging you to come along to one of the events to find out more. Your perspective matters and will help shape any future proposals that are brought forward.”

VE Day 2025 

A big thank you to everyone who attended the VE Day celebrations last night, and for all those who helped put it together and supported on the evening, it wouldn’t have been possible without all the effort behind the scenes.  Also a big thank you to East Riding of Yorkshire Council who provided funded for such an important community event. 

Save our Goole Hospital Campaign 

An online petition to save inpatient facilities at Goole has nearly 10,000 signatures after workers said several wards had been earmarked for closure. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has said that "Work to look at future options and opportunities for Goole and District Hospital is at the very early stages, and as such there are no firm proposals to discuss yet, and no decisions have been taken."  You can visit the "Save our Goole Hospital" facebook group here:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1EyRPBhU1b/?mibextid=wwXIfr and view the petition here:  https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-our-hospital-goole?source=messenger-share-button&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=messenger&share=3b5d0979-063f-4c00-92cc-207b0d8d483c&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1iB7MljUGiFp0Gp6X4r6weicevlmIDQvOsNTktAJ_PArh84QD9oWx32pc_aem_ZjjIibc25TMrVdaXcjJcNA

Remembrance Day Poppy Display

The Parish Council would like to thank residents in involved the in the fabulous poppy display at the Church for Remembrance Day.  It must have taken so much effort to create, but result was amazing.  

 

 

Cost of Living Crisis

If you need financial support during the cost of living crisis, or you are struggling to manage, ERYC provide a range of services that might help, alongside government and community support https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/cost-of-living-help-for-households/

Do you live in Laxton, Saltmarshe, Cotness or Metham?  If so, the Laxton and Saltmarshe Charity can help you if you are:

  • A student / apprentice attending college or university needing books, equipment, travel expenses etc
  • An OAP needing help with heating costs
  • Making regular hospital visits and need help with travel or parking expenses
  • Discretionary help is also available - please ask

Awards are made by the Trustees after careful consideration and in the strictest confidence.

For further information contact:

  • Jackie: 07460 375630
  • Jane: 430343 

 

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