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£252,000 awarded to Whitehaven museum
Published: 12/10/2020
THE BEACON Museum, Whitehaven, has been awarded £252,000 by central Government as part of its £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
The funding has been awarded to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure arts, culture and heritage organisations have a sustainable future.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “I am delighted at the announcement of substantial Government investment for some of the hardest hit organisations in Copeland.
Applications open for Test and Trace Support Payments
Published: 12/10/2020
RESIDENTS in Copeland can now apply online for the new government Test and Trace support scheme.
Anyone working, on a low-income and who is required to self-isolate, could be eligible for a £500 payment. If they live in Copeland, they can apply by filling in an online form available at https www.copeland.gov.uk/test-and-trace-support-payment.