Council runs popular course to boost job prospects
Published: 07/12/2021
COPELAND Council has once again offered unemployed people the chance to find out more about job opportunities in the video gaming industry.
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Support for borough’s most vulnerable
Published: 07/12/2021
COPELAND Council has set out its support for the borough’s most vulnerable residents at a meeting of the council today (Tuesday).
The council’s Social Inclusion team helps residents access food and finances, break free from domestic abuse and homelessness, improve their digital and employability skills, enhance their health and wellbeing and increase their cultural awareness.
Over the past twelve months the team has:
Council offers safety to those at risk over Christmas
Published: 06/12/2021
COPELAND Council can offer safety for those suffering homelessness or domestic abuse this Christmas.
The specialist team there wants people to come forward as early as possible to access support if they might be at risk.
In the last year, the Housing team helped 195 people, at risk of becoming homeless, to find new accommodation, or supported them to stay in their own home.
Another 122 people, already homeless when they approached the council, were found temporary accommodation until permanent homes could be found.
