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Mayor's thanks for recycling and waste support

Published: 09/04/2020

COPELAND’s Mayor has extended his thanks to the community for supporting the council’s Recycling and Waste teams.

Mike Starkie has spoken of his gratitude to the community for “going the extra mile” in assisting the crews during the Covid-19 crisis by taking a number of helpful measures themselves.

Mr Starkie said: “Our crews are working incredibly hard in difficult circumstances, with significantly depleted numbers, to keep our recycling and waste collection services running, and I am truly grateful for all they are doing for our community.

Victims of domestic abuse urged to get help

Published: 08/04/2020

COPELAND Council is urging victims of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation to get help now.

With two bank holidays coming up, and the added pressures of staying at home during the current social distancing measures, the Council is reminding residents of the specialist support it provides.

The Council introduced a specialist role to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation in 2018. So far, its officer has provided vital help to 81 women and men, and 85 children who had nowhere safe to stay.

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.”

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:

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