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Best Bar None scheme launched

Published: 06/03/2019

A SCHEME aimed at increasing safety and improving standards in licensed premises in North and West Cumbria has been launched.

The national Best Bar None scheme has been rolled out to premises in Whitehaven, Workington and Carlisle in a bid to encourage licensees to strive for nationally-recognised accreditation.

Following the launch event in Whitehaven yesterday (Tuesday), licensees can now register their interest in taking part. An assessment period will follow later this summer, with the first annual awards night held in Carlisle in November.

MP praises Copeland apprentices

Published: 05/03/2019

COPELAND MP Trudy Harrison has said Copeland Council apprentices are "a credit" to the borough.

The MP, who is the Government’s Apprentice Ambassador for the North West, met up with staff as part of marking National Apprenticeships Week (March 4 - 8).

Garden waste collections to restart

Published: 05/03/2019

COPELAND Copeland Borough Council will soon restart its garden waste collection service.

The service, suspended during the winter months, will begin again in the week beginning Monday March 18.

The fortnightly collections are for grass, leaves and clippings – you can get a full list of what can and can’t be put in your garden bin at www.copeland.gov.uk.

List of applications determined w/e 01/03/2019

Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 01/03/2019

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List of applications received w/e 01/03/2019

Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 01/03/2019

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Crematorium to host Mother's Day service

Published: 28/02/2019

A SPECIAL memorial service is being held at Distington Hall Crematorium this month to mark Mother’s Day.

The event, on Friday, March 29, will include music, readings and poetry, and guests are invited to bring a photo of their mother for inclusion in a display. There will also be the opportunity to sign a memorial book.

The Mother’s Day event follows the success of a Christmas memorial service, hosted at the crematorium, with further events planned for Father’s Day in June, and Baby Loss Awareness Week in October.

BBN benefits

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BBN scoring booklet

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BBN Assessors Guidance

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Licensees invited to Best Bar None event

Published: 26/02/2019

A SCHEME aimed at increasing safety and improving standards in licensed premises in North and West Cumbria will be launched next week.

The national Best Bar None scheme will be rolled out on Tuesday, March 5, with licensees invited to a launch event in Whitehaven to find out more.

Copeland Borough Council

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