Our Goole - March 2026

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INTRODUCTION

Hello and a big welcome to your March edition of Our Goole.

Spring is just around the corner, and those nights are getting lighter. Did you know that by the end of the month, the sun will be setting after 8pm? That is certainly something to look forward to!

This month, we announce the finalists at this year’s Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards.

As always, we will keep you up to date with the latest from the awards and good luck to all who have been shortlisted.

We also showcase Infinity Kitchen Designs - giving people the straight-

forward, reliable and bespoke full service needed when they come to refit or revamp their kitchen, bedrooms and home office.

Our front page image was taken by the very talented Jackie Halliday. Please keep sending in your photos, we love to see them all.

As always, our friendly team is just an email or phone call away to help you with all your advertisement needs and answer any questions you may have.

We will see you again in April, but for now sit back with a cuppa and enjoy your latest instalment of Our Goole.

Transform your home: Experts in kitchens, bedrooms, offices and revamps

Infinity Kitchen Designs was born out of a desire to give people the straight-forward, reliable and bespoke full service needed when they come to refit or revamp their kitchen, bedrooms and home office

Infinity Kitchen Designs is a local, family-run business, specialising in bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and home offices. Established for over 16 years, they provide a straightforward, reliable and fully managed service from initial design through to final installation. Their experienced design team takes the time to understand how you live and what you need from your space. Every project is carefully planned around your style, budget and requirements, ensuring a result that is both beautiful and practical.

From the first consultation to completion, they manage every stage of the process, keeping you informed throughout and ensuring high standards of workmanship at every step.

This is one of the reasons they are a Which Trusted Trader with outstanding reviews.

“We would definitely recommend Infinity kitchens. From the start of initial design to completion of our new kitchen and utility room all of the teams were polite, helpful, and approachable. We were given a work schedule as to when each part of the project would be carried out. We received a telephone call at the end of each day from Alistair to advise us who would be coming the next day and what work would be carried out. The communication and customer service was excellent.”

3 Local family-run business

3 Established over 16 years

3 Fully project managed

3 Which? Trusted Trader

These days most homeowners suffer from a lack of storage space. So many precious items that need to be kept – but where to store it all? That’s where Yorkshire Loft Ladders come in.

The company, based locally, offers homeowners the opportunity to maximise their storage space with a loft ladder, 50 sq ft of boarding and a light all fully fitted in less than a day from just £277 + VAT. But it’s not just the affordability of the package the company offers that makes Yorkshire Loft Ladders stand out as manager Warren Ingleson explains:

‘Our watchwords are Quality,

Integrity and Value. Quality in the materials that we use for all our installations and the fact that all our loft packages are fitted by time served tradesmen so our customers are assured of the best job. Integrity in that we will turn up at the time we say and make sure the house is spotless when we leave, and Value in that we offer our services at a price people can afford. Our business relies on referrals and we got a huge amount of our calls from people who have been referred to us by our existing customers - that simply wouldn’t happen if we didn’t adhere to our overriding principles.

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’ So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

lead to more happy customers is true and we work hard to make that happen for every installation we carry out!’

So, if you want to make use of your loft space, however big or

small, call Warren on 0800 612 8359 and he’ll be happy to pop round and give you a no obligation quote so you too can make use of your loft!

At the end of the day the old adage that happy customers

FROM A POLICE Have you paid for and not received what

This month, officers from Humberside Police’s Economic Crime Unit are advising the local community about what to do if you have paid a company for goods or services and not received what was promised

for a good or service what you expected?

A business that takes payment but fails to provide the agreed goods or services may be subject to a criminal investigation for fraud, and you may also be able to pursue the matter for breach of contract.

Officers will investigate reports of fraud where appropriate. However, after reporting the issue it is recommended that you contact Citizens Advice for guidance on any further action you may take against the company.

You should report a business to Trading Standards if they sold you something:

• unsafe or dangerous, like an electronic appliance with faulty wiring or food past its use-by date

• fake

• not as described - for example, you bought a package holiday but something advertised wasn’t included

• you didn’t want to buy - for example, they put pressure on you

Reporting an incident to Citizens Advice is free and can be done over the phone or online. Advisers can give you practical advice on consumer problems and outline any legal action that could be taken.

They may be able to help you get your money back and can pass your complaint to Trading Standards who have the power to take enforcement action against the business, including taking them to court or preventing them operating.

Trading Standards will use the information you give to decide if they’ll investigate. They’ll only contact you if they need more information.

If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, call 101 to report it to police or alternatively report fraud online at: https://www.reportfraud.police.uk

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The Finalists 2026

It’s that time again - the Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are just around the corner and the shortlisted finalists for each award have been announced

After sifting through a record number of entries and carefully making their deliberations, a panel of seven independent judges have chosen the shortlisted finalists for the 2026 Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellences Awards.

Garrey Haase, chair of the organising committee – which is made up of volunteers from the local business community

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said this year’s awards had attracted unprecedented interest.

“This year we introduced more categories, and the new additions proved particularly popular. We were delighted

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to receive a record number of entries, with strong representation across all categories from businesses and organisations spanning a wide range of sectors. It was especially encouraging to see so many first-time entrants taking part.”

He also paid tribute to the judges for their time and expertise. “We are extremely grateful to our independent panel of judges, who give up their time to carefully review each entry and agree on the final shortlist.

“They met at the RaisE Business Centre in Goole, where we were able to make excellent use of the venue’s meeting and conference facilities.

“I would like to wish all of our shortlisted finalists the very best of luck. We look

forward to celebrating your achievements at the awards evening.”

The winners of the 2026 Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards will be announced at a black-tie awards dinner on Friday 10 April 2026 at Goole Academy. Tickets are now available to book via the awards website: www.goolebusinessawards. co.uk/book.

THE FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY ARE AS FOLLOWS…

Charity of the Year Award

(sponsored by Bridge Employment Law):

• A Shining Light

• East Riding Village Halls Network

• Goole Youth Action

• Howden Live

• Step Up Pre-School

Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year Award

(sponsored by Level Best Concrete Flooring):

• Energe

• Flood Technology Group

• Selby College

Family Business of the Year (sponsored by Jos Richardson & Sons):

• Alterever Ltd

• Harman Carpets and Flooring

• J Petty Motors

• Scalby Grange

Hugh Walton Contribution to the Community Award

(sponsored by H Walton Ltd):

• CreateTVT

• Duet School of Dance

• Wade Joinery & Construction

• Yorkshire Financial Planning

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Large Business of the Year Award

(sponsored by Link Agency):

• Level Best Concrete

• Revnet Safety Systems

• Wellybobs Day Nursery

Long-standing Business of the Year

(sponsored by Invest East Yorkshire):

• Drewtons Farm Shop

• Herbert Fletcher Transport Ltd

• Prodek Safety Systems

• Salko UK

Marketing Excellence Award (sponsored by Grotech Productions Ltd):

• Bloom Aesthetics and Beauty

• First Avenue Training

• J Tech Vans Ltd

• Keepspace Self Storage

New Business of the Year Award (sponsored by Danbrit):

• Flip n Bun

• Mollie’s Party Paradise

• Nichols Pickles & Preserves

Pioneering Business of the Year

(sponsored by For Entrepeneurs Only):

• Bloom Aesthetics and Beauty

• Eco Future Heat Ltd

• Flood Technology Group

• Keepspace Self Storage

Self Employed/Micro

Business of the Year Award

(sponsored by Sowerby

Chartered Accountants):

• Afterglow Beauty

• Beth’s Photography

• Declan Eastwood

Sports Therapy

• Field View B & B

• Wressle Grange

Small Business of the Year Award

(sponsored by Chronicle Publications):

• Casselden & Walsh Funeral Directors

• Duet School of Dance

• Howden Equestrian

• J Tech Vans Ltd

• Spoilt Rotten Beauty

• Phoenix Financial Planning

Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Fisher Security):

• Carlton Towers

• Drewtons Farm Shop

• First Avenue Training Ltd

• Goole Town Deal

• Step Up Pre-School

Unsung Hero (sponsored by Howden Rotary Club):

• Lisa Huntington

• Renetta Edwards

• Sean Stewart

The panel also selected the recipient of the prestigious Overall Business of the Year Award.

In addition, the awards’ organising committee has nominated an individual to receive the Tim Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award. A massive congraulations to all the finalists and best of luck on the evening from Our Goole.

Email: info@keepspacestorage.com

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High Quality Plumbing and Heating Services

This month, local property expert David Leake from The Property Experts talks to us about the impact first-time buyers have had in 2026 so far

First-time buyers have kicked off the new year by purchasing record levels of homes

Research shows 93% of January’s firsttime buyers secured a sub-5% mortgage rate – the highest share since autumn 2022, and up from 67% in January last year.

Meanwhile, 96% of movers secured a sub-5% rate in January, up from 83% in 2025.

Almost one in four first-time buyers (24.2%) took out a 90%-plus loan to value (LTV) mortgage last month, the highest proportion since 2008.

Falling mortgage rates, including the first sub-3.5% deals for some time, have been the

main driver of early-year activity. First-time buyers have been the biggest beneficiaries, particularly where higher LTV products have become more competitively priced.

Many of these purchasers are currently renting, a steady transition into homeownership could ease pressure in the lettings market, taking a little of the heat out of rent if the trend continues.

The Bank of England’s tighter-than-expected vote suggests mortgage rates could drift down a little further, which should support activity over the coming months.