Chairman’s Christmas Message 2024

As the festive season is nearly upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to all residents of East Riding of Yorkshire, for Christmas and for a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year.

This is a special time of year, a time when we spend precious time with our loved ones and take stock of the year that’s passed.

Christmas is not just about the presents under the tree, but the presence of those we hold dear. It’s a time to reflect on the past year, to cherish the moments we’ve shared, and to look forward to the new memories we’ll create.

It’s also a time to be thankful for everything we have, pay tribute to those who continue to look after us and keep us safe, particularly throughout the festive period – police, health staff, fire service and carers, thank you for all that you do.

Throughout this year, I have been continually humbled by the passion and generosity of our community and I would like to thank everyone for their community spirit and kindness and send special thanks to the many wonderful people across our network of voluntary organisations who give their time working hard over the holiday period and offer help to those who are less fortunate, to bring cheer to those at Christmas.

Christmas is a very special time for us all. A time to recharge our batteries and ready ourselves for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2025.

I would like to wish you all a very happy and heathy Christmas and a peaceful and positive New Year.

Councillor Linda Bayram, Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Picture: Councillor Linda Bayram, Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council