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Artisan crafts to fill community garden

Published: 29/07/2022

Enjoy the vibrant surroundings at our Artisan Fete next weekend.

On Saturday, August 6, an array of local businesses will be showcasing their crafts at an outdoor market in Distington Walled Garden.

Younger visitors can bring along their entries for fun craft competitions and join in bunting making on the day – there’s even a pony to pet.

Alongside the market, guests can sample tasty homemade produce, in the newly restored community garden.

Summer festival for healthy family fun

Published: 28/07/2022

An action-packed wellbeing festival will help families in Copeland to access support for a healthy lifestyle.

Next month, Copeland Borough Council’s Health and Wellbeing Community Festival will provide free family entertainment alongside access to vital wellbeing services.

Animal therapy sessions, rugby workshops, dance classes and a colour run with Gary Mckee, the ‘Marathon Man’, are just a few of the activities on offer.

All are welcome to attend at the Whitehaven Rugby League Club on Friday, August 12, from 10am until 3pm.

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT TO REPLACE 3 NO. uPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FIXED PANE WINDOWS AT THE REAR GROUND FLOOR WITH ONES THAT HAVE AN OPENING WINDOW; SPECIFICATION OF THE DESIGN OF NEW EXTERNAL DOOR (DOOR OPENING APPROVED UNDER 4/21/2207/0F1)
ERECTION OF THREE DWELLINGS
ERECTION OF A SUMMERHOUSE AND COVERED PATIO AREA AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR GARDEN (RETROSPECTIVE)
PROPOSED DETACHED SINGLE STOREY GARAGE/WORKSHOP
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO PART SIDE & REAR OF DWELLING

Prestigious award for vital service

Published: 27/07/2022

A PRESTIGIOUS award has been given to Distington Hall Crematorium grounds and bereavement services.  

The crematorium, run by Copeland Council, has received the annual Green Flag Award – meaning it’s among the very best in the country.  

The award ‘celebrates amazing spaces’ and is the benchmark standard for publicly accessible parks and green spaces in the United Kingdom and around the world.

The Green Flag Award report states: ‘The crematorium and its grounds clearly deserve a Green Flag Award, being a high-quality service for the local community. 

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF RESERVED MATTERS FOR 1 NO. DETACHED DWELLING WITH DETACHED GARAGE RELATING TO ACCESS, APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT & SCALE FOLLOWING OUTLINE APPROVAL 4/21/2253/0O1 FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FARMHOUSE
OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, A NEW INDUSTRIAL EXTENSION ON LAND TO THE NORTH, AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION FOR HOTEL (C1) & STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (SIU GENERIS) TO THE EAST COMPRISING UP TO 44,350 SQUARE METRES OF NEW FLOORSPACE, PROPOSED USES ALSO INCLUDE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL, STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION (CLASS E(g), B2, B8 USES) WITH ANCILLARY FOOD/DRINK (CLASS E(b)), EDUCATION & NEW COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CLASS F1(a & e)) ALONG WITH CAR PARKING, OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE & FULL DETAILS OF THE ACCE

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