Pocklington Town Council

02/09/2026

Would you like more information on what our team is up to? Would you like to see the behind the scenes of our event prep? Well you're in luck!

Pocklington Town Council are happy to announce that we now have an Instagram page! With behind-the-scenes updates and more, we cannot wait to share what we are doing in our community! Our handle is pocklingtontowncouncil_37.

So why don't you head on over and give us a follow for further updates! One may be coming sooner than you think 😉

Enjoy!

01/09/2026

***New Photo of the Month***

Thank you to all who participated in our photo of the month call out. We received many entries, so you made it hard to choose between!

The winning entry for September was submitted by Mr Rod Smith with a stunning view of our beloved town! Here at Pocklington Town Council, we loved the image so much we have decided to adopt it as our new Facebook background, with Mr Smiths consent.

We are now putting a call out for a photo of the month for October. The theme for this month will be autumnal. What do you think represents the start of the autumn season? This could be the change of the leaves in the church yard, Pocklington in the rain ect. All entries should be sent to [email protected] before Thursday 1st October 2026.

HAPPY AUTUMN EVERYONE!

24/08/2026

Do you feel that? Feels like a change in the breeze. Do you smell that? Smells like cinnamon and hot chocolates beside a warm fire. This could only mean one thing...Autumn is upon us! And with the Autumn comes that time of year you have all been waiting for.

Pocklington...IT IS EVENT SEASON!

This year will see the return of our most loved annual events, plus some new additions which will be revealed soon via PTC platforms.

All information will be released from Tuesday 1st September onwards, so watch this space!

18/08/2026

Have any of you noticed our website? I am sure some of you have been thinking 'why has the photo of the month been the same for a while now?'. Well fear not! This will be changing very soon...and it could be because of you!

We are appealing to the local community to send us their best images for September's photo of the month. This could be of our beautiful town centre, a stunning view over the Wolds or a photo that you think our community would enjoy. The winning entry will be announced on Tuesday 1st September 2026 to our page and Website, along with our new Instagram page which will be debuting in September.

If you would like to participate, please send your photo to [email protected]. All entries will need to be received by Monday 31st August 2026.

So without further ado...LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

15/08/2026

Commuters and walkers using the bus shelter on The Balk, have you noticed something?

The bus stop on The Balk (previously damaged in June 2026), has FINALLY received their new windows. This will provide bus users shelter once the rain and wind return to the UK in the autumn/winter months.

What do you think?

13/08/2026

Do you have concerns regarding Pocklington's community? Would you like to raise these concerns to your local policing team?

The Pocklington Policing team (as part of Humberside Police - East Riding of Yorkshire West), will be holding a Police surgery at Pocklington Arts Centre on Tuesday 18th August 2026. The surgery will run from 10am until 11am, during Pocklington's weekly Market and community café (which is located inside PAC).

If you have any concerns that you would like to raise, come along and have a word with the team.

Let's keep our community safe!

11/08/2026

Do you have any concerns that you would like to raise to your local Ward Councillor's? Would you like to talk to your Wards representatives face to face? Pocklington Ward Councillor Surgeries are held on the last Saturday of every month at Pocklington Library (Pocela Centre), from 10am until 11.30am.

Some of you may ask what are Ward Councillor surgeries? (and no, this is not a medical procedure ;) )

Councillor surgeries are organised to provide an opportunity for residents to go and to raise concerns which they feel they can help them with. There's no need to book an appointment, meaning you can pop in and discuss your concerns free of charge and at a time that suits you.

Our Ward Councillors are: Councillor Andrew Cousins, Councillor Dale Needham, and Councillor Gareth Shepard.

Our next Ward Councillor surgery will be held on Saturday 29th August 2026.

06/08/2026

Pocklington Town Council and the Pocklington Neighbourhood Policing team had a very positive and productive meeting yesterday. Both sides discussed concerns raised from the Town Council and members of the public.

We are working in partnership with our local policing team to create a community for all to enjoy. However, if you have concerns please report them to the below channels. Our police team are here and are very passionate about participating in our local towns.

For more information, follow Humberside Police - East Riding of Yorkshire West for local updates of what is happening in Pocklington.

Neighbourhood officers have attended a positive meeting today with Pocklington Town Council to discuss local community issues.

One of the main concerns raised was E-scooters in the town.
Using a private electric scooter is illegal on public highways. You can buy and own them legally however they can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission.
The use of an e-bike or e-scooter that is not powered by any other means is illegal on a public road. They are legally classed as motor vehicles and therefore are required to be taxed, insured, licensed, and have a valid MOT, as well as have safety features such as signal lights and visible rear lights. These requirements cannot currently be met and therefore they cannot be legally used on the UK roads. There are some exceptions to this as part of Government trials but this does not extend to personal e-scooters, nor do these Government trials operate in this area.
These vehicles are different to road legal e-bikes which still retain pedal power and have electric motor assistance limited to a certain power. These are not considered motor vehicles and are essentially in the same class as a push bike.
Where possible, if users are identified or stopped by police, patrols would aim to speak to the rider of the vehicle and advise them of the restrictions above. If the warnings are not adhered to then police do have powers under Section 165 Road Traffic Act or Section 59 Police Reform Act to seize the vehicles.
If you have concerns that e-scooters or e-bikes are being used illegally you can report issues on 101. By reporting any incidents, there is then a log on our system which helps us to target resources to the areas where issues are reported. Help us to help you.
If you’re unsure whether you should contact us by calling 999, 101, or using our online reporting services https://www.humberside.police.uk/ro/report/, you can find more information about making the right call here: https://www.humberside.police.uk/police-forces/humberside-police/areas/about-us/make-the-right-call/

04/08/2026

URGENT APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF POCKLINGTON!

Following worrying reports of Fire's and damage to trees and vegetation in Primrose Woods we would like to make an appeal to the people of Pocklington..

We maintain this area for the good of the community to enjoy and use. However, recently we have received reports of anti social behaviour in the shape of dens, verbal abuse and numerous worrying behaviours. Last night, Pocklington Firefighters responded to a reported fire in the woods. This could have resulted in the loss of this amazing open space as well as wildlife and any residents present. We are looking at all options regarding the future of Primrose Woods.

We are doing our best to deter the responsible parties involved and to reassure residents that we are listening and taking action. However, the office is not manned 24/7 and emails will be responded to Mondays through to Thursdays. While we are doing our best to maintain the space, there is only so much we can do.

Please follow the advice below from Pocklington Firefighters. If you see someone suspicious in the woods or the potential of a fire being started please call the police on 101.

Lets keep our woods safe for all!