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Council marks Baby Loss Awareness Week
Published: 06/10/2022
COPELAND Council is marking Baby Loss Awareness Week with a special tree in its Chapel of Remembrance.
Residents are invited to place a tag on the tree with a personal message, during the national awareness week which is held from October 9 to 15.
The tree will then be planted in a dedicated garden in the grounds of Distington Hall Crematorium.
Remembrance candles will be available to light in the chapel between October 10 and 14.
The chapel also has a memorial book for anyone who has been touched by the loss of a baby to write their tributes in.
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New recycling scheme draws nearer
Published: 05/10/2022
COPELAND residents will soon take delivery of brand new wheeled recycling bins.
Following feedback from residents, the authority is changing its kerbside recycling system to replace the existing boxes.
The new bins – one for paper and card and one for glass, metal and plastic, will start to be delivered in the week beginning October 10. Residents are currently receiving letters telling them when to expect the new bins in their area.