Delivering A Better Withernsea

We can all agree that Withernsea deserves better; it’s a town full of amazing people with the most incredible spirit. That’s why I’m working with your ward councillors, Lyn Healing, Sean McMaster and Claire Holmes, to make Withernsea the best place it can be.

A More Connected Withernsea

I want to make Withernsea more accessible to and from the surrounding towns and villages. A key part of this will be shorter and more frequent bus journeys to and from Withernsea to increase the number of jobs accessible to local people and make it easier for tourists to enjoy all the town has to offer.
 

What I’ve Done

Met with Colin Walker, Cllr Lyn Healing, Cllr Sean McMaster and Cllr Nigel Wilkinson to discuss ways to improve bus connections between Withernsea and other towns and villages in the area.

Welcomed the Council’s plans to expand three existing routes: doubling the frequency of the 243 between Beverley and Withernsea; introducing a Sunday service for the 71 bus between Withernsea and Easington; and funding the 72 community service connecting Withernsea and Burton Pidsea.

Improved the 75 bus timetable so it now runs once an hour (previously once every two hours) in the evenings between Hull, Hedon and Withernsea.

Made the case to the Council for the introduction of a Saturday service between Beverley and Withernsea.


What I'll do next

Continue to work with ERYC, South East Holderness Councillors and East Yorkshire Buses to explore opportunities to improve connectivity between Withernsea and the surrounding towns.

A Healthier Withernsea

Whether it be at my Street Surgeries or in my inbox, I hear regularly that you want your medical appointments to be in Withernsea, not a 2 hour bus journey away in Hull. I will continue to work with Holderness Health and local NHS providers to bring more appointments to you.
 

What I’ve Done

Welcomed the news that more than 3000 people from the Withernsea area are being invited to attend a lung health check from November 2023.

Asked local NHS representatives to improve the use of space at Withernsea Community Hospital

Visited the Lung Health Check Centre in Withernsea to see first hand the importance of an early diagnosis.

Met Dame Andrea Leadsom, Minister for Primary Care, to discuss ways to increase the number of dental appointments in Withernsea.

Secured capacity for over 500 X-Ray appointments at Withernsea Community Hospital
 

What I'll do next

Hold regular meetings with senior representatives of the local NHS board and South East Holderness ward councillors to discuss plans to increase the number of virtual consultations in Withernsea Community Hospital.

A Withernsea We Can Be Proud Of

Withernsea has an incredible community spirit, and I want to harness that so that the pride of the town is visible for all to see. 
 

What I’ve Done

Successfully nominated Darren England, founder of the Withernsea Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club, for a Points of Light Award from the former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, for his excellent volunteering work in the town.

Secured a temporary home for the Withernsea Banking Hub so businesses and local people can continue to access banking services in the town

Celebrated 20 years of the SHoRes Centre and the excellent work of its CEO, Jayne Nendick, who does incredible work in Withernsea

What I'll do next

Attend the opening of the permanent home of the Withernsea Banking Hub

Invite the new Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire to visit Withernsea to ensure it is at the top of their plan for our area

Withernsea Is Open For Business

Withernsea is home to some amazing businesses and natural wonders, and I want to ensure that everyone across the East Riding has a chance to experience them.


What I’ve Done

Promoted the wide range of specialist mentoring and funding available to local businesses to help them grow and thrive.

Celebrated fantastic shops in Withernsea as part of my Beverley and Holderness Independent Shops Awards.

Gave an assembly at Withernsea High School to build on the high quality career guidance they are receiving to help them achieve their ambitions.

Brought Google's Digital Experts to Withernsea to help local entrepreneurs to start or grow their business

What I'll do next

Promote the wonderful Spurn Point so everyone can see this amazing natural wonder.