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Help for the homeless over the festive period
Published: 12/12/2018
COPELAND Borough Council is urging residents who are at risk of becoming homeless over the Christmas period to get in touch.
Early intervention is key for those at risk of homelessness with council staff able to provide the help and support needed to prevent residents becoming homeless.
Since April 2018 the Council’s housing team has prevented 58 households from losing their homes and has secured permanent accommodation for 82 residents who were homeless. The team has also provided temporary accommodation for 26 households.
Major improvements for Whitehaven cemeteries
Published: 12/12/2018
Significant improvements are being introduced at two Whitehaven cemeteries thanks to a thriving council partnership.
Copeland Borough Council and Whitehaven Town Council have joined together to introduce a string of enhancements at Whitehaven and Hensingham cemeteries.
Tis the season to recycle
Published: 11/12/2018
COPELAND Council is asking residents to make this festive season a bumper one for recycling.
The council introduced an improved kerbside recycling service in April this year, extending the materials collected to include paper, metal, glass, card and plastic.