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Council appoints Covid-19 support officers

Published: 11/12/2020

Copeland Council is helping to keep its community safe with the appointment of four new dedicated Covid-19 support workers.

The Covid-19 Technical Officers have been appointed to support the council’s key work being carried out by its Public Protection and Environmental Health teams during the pandemic This includes assisting with the contact-tracing process, ensuring businesses comply with legislation, and offering advice and support to businesses and residents around safety and social distancing.

New Covid-19 testing facility to open in Whitehaven

Published: 11/12/2020

A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open in the Whitehaven Sports Centre car park on Catherine Street.

Testing at the new site is expected to begin on Saturday 19 December. Testing is available for everyone, with additional support for vulnerable groups and people with disabilities.

The testing site is part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for communities.

Gardeners' careers are flourishing

Published: 11/12/2020

THREE Copeland gardeners have been awarded certificates in the field of horticulture.

Zach Rudd, Team Leader, Kevin Murray and Reece Crickett, Apprentice Gardeners, have attained NVQs through Newton Rigg College.

Mr Rudd, who initially joined the Council in 2006 on a temporary basis and secured a permanent role in 2014, received an NVQ Level 3 in Horticultural Management.

Mr Murray and Mr Crickett received an NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, and have been part of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team since 2017 and 2018 respectively.