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Work Academy sets locals on career path

Published: 20/11/2018

Eight unemployed people are now firmly on the career path after starting a 'work academy' with Copeland Work and Skills Partnership.

The scheme aims to get candidates ready for the workplace with employability skills and work experience. This latest two-week programme focuses on the hospitality and tourism sector.

It is supported by employers Summergrove Halls and the Georgian House Hotel, who will ensure candidates are appropriately prepared for this sector. There is even the chance of a job at the end of the scheme for the right candidates.

Tributes paid to former Copeland Mayor

Published: 16/11/2018

TRIBUTES have been paid to William Southward, a former Mayor of Copeland, who has died aged 79.

Mr Southward represented Cleator Moor North on the borough council from 1991 to 2015, and was awarded the honour of being made an Alderman of the Borough in 2016. He was Mayor in 2004/05 and also held a seat on Cleator Moor Town Council for almost 25 years.

Mr Southward, who died in hospital on Wednesday morning surrounded by his family, was married to Sylvia for 56 years; they had three children, 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Budget consultation launched 2019/20

Published: 15/11/2018

COPELAND Council has launched a consultation into next year’s budget – and wants to the public’s views.

The council must save £500,000 in 2019/20, due largely to the reduction in Central Government grants, and is prioritising the delivery of its statutory commitments while increasingly using income and grants to run its discretionary services.

Crisis training for Council staff

Published: 15/11/2018

COLLEAGUES at Copeland Borough Council are now trained in Mental Health First Aid.

Staff from the housing, council tax and benefits teams are now equipped to deal with people suffering from mental illness including those at crisis point seeking council services.

Colleagues undertook a two-day intensive course provided by Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) which included: raising awareness and recognising the signs of mental illness, developing a better understanding, reducing the stigma and dealing with those who have depression and anxiety.

Whitehaven’s festive markets

Published: 15/11/2018

A RANGE of festivities is on offer at Whitehaven Market this Christmas, with a series of events for traders and visitors alike.

Copeland Borough Council is inviting stallholders and shop owners to set out their wares at Christmas markets held on Saturday, December 8 and 15, for the discounted rate of £12 per day (usual price £18).

Visitors will be able to indulge in a warming winter treat from one of the many stalls on offer, while browsing the festive fancies. Children are in for a special treat as Father Christmas will be making his way to town on both dates.

Free parking for Whitehaven event

Published: 13/11/2018

COPELAND Borough Council and Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners are supporting Sunday's Christmas lights switch-on event in Whitehaven by offering free parking.

Copeland Council is offering free parking all day in the car parks it operates in Whitehaven: School House Lane, Senhouse Street, Whitehaven Sports Centre, Copeland Centre, The Ginns, The Beacon Museum and North Shore.

Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners is offering free parking from noon at Quay Street North and South, Wellington Inn, Tangier Street and Queens Dock.

Mike Starkie, Mayor Copeland - statement

Published: 08/11/2018

Mike Starkie, Mayor Copeland - statement in relation to Toshiba's Moorside announcement

The Moorside site can deliver seven per cent of the UK’s energy supply and support the Government’s commitments for a mix of energy and a reduction in the use of fossil fuels; that requirement has not changed.

The site is still allocated for nuclear new-build, and is even more suitable now than at the outset of the project due to the preparatory work that has already been done.

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