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Face coverings to be worn for crematorium services

Published: 06/08/2020

GUESTS at Distington Hall Crematorium will be required to wear face coverings when they attend services from Monday, August 10, in line with new national guidelines.

The latest Government guidance strongly encourages people to wear a face covering in enclosed public spaces, and this extends to funeral services in crematoria. A number of exemptions apply and a full list can be found at the link below.

Guests should bring and wear their own face covering when they are attending a service. 

Businesses urged to apply for grants before deadline

Published: 06/08/2020

BUSINESSES in Copeland are being urged to apply for cash grants before the deadline expires at the end of August.

Copeland Council has so far awarded over £16 million to more than 1,400 businesses across the borough that were eligible for financial support due to the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis.

The final two schemes that remain open for applications – the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grant Fund – must close to applicants on August 28.

NEW SHARED DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO HIGHWAY TO SERVE 29 & 31 SANTON WAY AND CREATION OF OFF STREET PARKING AREAS
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY LIVING ROOM EXTENSION AND SUN ROOM
ERECT KITCHEN/BATHROOM EXTENSION TO REAR ELEVATION

Five secure work in the care sector

Published: 05/08/2020

FIVE unemployed Copeland residents have secured work in the care sector after a successful collaborative training course.

Copeland Work and Skills Partnership ran the programme, alongside Wyndham Manor Care Home in Cleator Moor, to offer eight unemployed residents a series of care-related training sessions – delivered digitally through Google Classrooms due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Five of the participants have now taken up roles at Wyndham Manor as Care Coordinators, Support Workers, Domestic Assistants, and Kitchen Assistants.

Copeland's Best Kept Garden revealed

Published: 04/08/2020

COPELAND Council has announced the winner of its first Best Kept Garden competition.

Linda and David Park, of Bigrigg, impressed judges with their colourful planting, flawless lawn and healthy greenery.

Copeland's Elected Mayor, Mike Starkie, visited Linda and David's garden to see the fruits of their labour for himself. He said: "It is an incredibly well-kept garden, and a total credit to them both. They obviously take a real pride in it. I'm delighted for them and hope they enjoy many sunny days there this summer."

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