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Copeland to host Empty Homes Week drop-ins
Published: 08/10/2018
MEMBERS of the public can find out more about how Copeland Council tackles the problem of empty homes at a number of drop-in sessions next week.
The council is marking National Empty Homes Week (October 15 to 21) by hosting sessions in Whitehaven and Millom, where it is inviting residents to report empty homes, and learn more about the council’s role in bringing them back into use.
New Council Tax Portal for Copeland residents
Published: 08/10/2018
COPELAND residents can now access a range of services online.
The Council Tax Portal allows residents to set up a direct debit, view council tax details, report a change of address and search for a council tax band.
Copeland Borough Council is urging residents to pay their council tax bills through direct debit using the portal.
Direct Debit benefits include:
Innovative food scheme progresses
Published: 02/10/2018
An innovative scheme to tackle social issues through healthy food is going from strength to strength in Whitehaven.
The Food Pantry Project is now to run an event each month at St Peter's Community Hall in Woodhouse. The first event will be on October 18.
There are also plans to develop a Food Pantry in a local school.
The work is part of a £20,000 pilot scheme funded by Copeland and Allerdale Councils. It looks to improve health and wellbeing using food which would otherwise be wasted. The project is also being supported by Cumbria County Council.
Hundreds try their hand at traditional skills
Published: 01/10/2018
Hundreds of people tried their hand at traditional crafts in Whitehaven recently.
The Heritage Skills Fair showcased skills including stone masonry, stained glass making, lead working, blacksmithing, joinery, dry stone walling and willow weaving.
Organised by Crosby Granger Architects on behalf of Copeland Borough Council and the Whitehaven Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI), the fair in the town's Market Place attracted around 600 people.