Laxton Parish Council

25/07/2026

Good Morning
There is a large planning application which the parish council would like you to be aware of. Please see the link below, deadline to submit any comments is 19th August.

22/07/2026

The 1st August is Yorkshire Day and Laxton Victory Hall are partnering with the Laxton Parish Council to create a full month of celebrations!!

Activities include a free showing of Wallace and Gromit, a Yorkshire themed pub quiz, a guided village walk and Picnic in the Paddock.

Brilliant family friendly activities to keep you busy this summer!! 🎬❓🥾🧺

22/07/2026

28/03/2026

Laxton Victory Hall are looking for trustees! If this is something you're interested in, don't hesitate to message them 🙂

Laxton Victory Hall is looking for Trustees!

Become a volunteer trustee and help plan events, support the local community and make new friends. This is a great way to give back to the local area and help keep this great asset open for everyone. Ideally assistance will be required on a weekly/fortnightly basis.

Contact [email protected] to register your interest.

28/02/2026

Be Wise, Immunise! – Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter - NHS Guidance

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging residents to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The ICB’s Winter Wise. Immunised! Campaign highlights the importance of winter vaccinations in keeping our communities safe and healthy.

Winter viruses spread more easily when we spend time indoors. Flu and COVID-19 can cause serious illness, especially in older adults, pregnant women, and those with long-term health conditions. RSV is a common virus that can be particularly dangerous for babies and older adults.

Vaccination is the best defence. It reduces the severity of symptoms, speeds up recovery, and lowers the risk of hospitalisation. Even if you’ve had flu or a vaccine before, immunity fades and viruses change each year—so it’s vital to stay protected.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

Flu: Pregnant women, children aged 2–16, people aged 65+, those with long-term health conditions, carers, care home residents, close contacts of immunocompromised individuals, and frontline health and social care workers.

COVID-19: People aged 75+, care home residents, and those who are immunosuppressed (aged six months+).

RSV: Pregnant women (from 28 weeks onwards) and adults aged 75–79 (or turned 80 after 1 September 2024).

Dr Nigel Wells, family GP and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB’s Executive Director of Clinical and Professional, said: “The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows Rhinovirus – what many of us would call the common cold – has been on the increase in recent weeks, together with COVID-19, flu and RSV.

“While it’s not uncommon to have these illnesses circulating more at this time of year, these viruses can pose an increased risk to people with existing long-term conditions, like heart, kidney or respiratory disease. Pregnant women are more likely to be hospitalised if they catch flu or RSV.

“On 2 January this year, more than 300 local people were seriously ill with flu in our hospitals – the equivalent of 10 full wards – so it’s definitely something people should take seriously.

“Vaccination is the best defence.”

You can check your eligibility for the free flu and COVID vaccines and find your nearest vaccination centre at https://humberandnorthyorkshire.org.uk/vaccinated/

If you are pregnant and have not been offered the RSV vaccine around your 28-week antenatal appointment, contact your maternity service to book.

Alternatively, if you’re aged 75–79 (or turned 80 after 1 September 2024), contact your GP surgery to book your RSV vaccination. There’s no need to wait for an invitation.

Let's Get Vaccinated, getting vaccinated keeps you and your family safe from catching serious, and potentially fatal diseases.

28/02/2026

Care With Confidence This Winter - NHS Guidance

Each winter, the NHS faces increased pressure as seasonal viruses circulate, and more children become unwell. The Healthier Together website offers clear, trusted guidance on common childhood illnesses, when and where to seek help, and where to find the right support.

It’s completely natural to feel worried when your child is unwell — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Healthier Together is packed with reliable advice from local doctors and nurses, helping you understand what to do, where to go, and when to get extra help, especially during the busy winter months.

For clear, practical advice to help you care with confidence, visit the Healthier Together website: https://tinyurl.com/79kwdumh

It’s also not too late for your child to receive the flu vaccine. Check with your GP and find out more here: www.letsgetvaccinated.co.uk

Let's Get Vaccinated, getting vaccinated keeps you and your family safe from catching serious, and potentially fatal diseases.

28/02/2026

Choose Well, Stay Well - NHS Guidance

"We know that finding the right place to go when you become ill or are injured can be confusing. By selecting the right service for your illness or injury, you’re not only looking after your health but using your NHS services responsibly and in a way that helps hardworking staff to treat and care for patients appropriately."

09/02/2026

📚Using the Community Library 📚

Please can we ask that those using the library in the village, or those who walk past, make sure the door is closed properly. Unfortunately some of the books are now getting damp and warping. It may need a good push, so please do so if you're able so we can keep the books in good condition for our community to use! Thank you 🙂

29/11/2025