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Beach cafe plans submitted
Published: 07/04/2020
A NEW beach cafe for Silecroft has moved a step nearer with the submission of an application to National Park planners.
The application, to build a permanent single-storey cafe on the picturesque shore-side, has been submitted to the Lake District National Park Authority, the planning authority for developments within the park.
Copeland Mayor Mike Starkie said: “The café will be part of an incredible visitor experience as Copeland tourism re-emerges after the health crisis, and goes from strength to strength.”
Appeal to private landlords
Published: 06/04/2020
COPELAND Council is appealing to private landlords with available accommodation in Copeland.
The Council is asking any landlords with available properties to get in touch with its Housing team at housing.options@copeland.gov.uk or on 01946 598300.
Various incentives are on offer such as rent in advance and rent deposits should private landlords be willing to support housing Copeland’s residents.
Almost £7 million cash grants awarded
Published: 06/04/2020
COPELAND Council has awarded almost £7 million in cash grants to 550 businesses in Copeland.
A total of £6,955,000 in Government grants has been handed to businesses eligible for either the small business grant fund, or the retail, leisure and hospitality grant fund, dependant on rateable value.
Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses are also eligible for 100 per cent business rate relief, for a period of 12 months, irrespective of rateable value.
Easter weekend arrangements
Published: 06/04/2020
COPELAND Council is informing residents of its Bank Holiday weekend arrangements.
Household recycling and waste collections scheduled on April 10 (Good Friday) will be collected as normal. All collections scheduled for the week April 13 (Easter Monday) will be one day later than normal. This includes a Saturday collection for those due on Friday, April 17.
Residents are reminded that the garden waste collections have not resumed due to staffing levels in relation to the current pandemic.
The following out-of-hours emergency numbers are available during this time: