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Copeland Council's budget bucks national trends
Published: 14/02/2019
COPELAND Council is bucking national trends in its budget for the forthcoming year, a new survey has revealed.
The annual Local Government Finance Survey, published today, reveals that three-quarters of councils nationally are increasing council tax for 2019-20 by more than 2.5 per cent, and one in 10 will have an increase of more than 5 per cent; Copeland Council’s rise will be only 1.95 per cent.
Scheme launched to help people reach potential
Published: 13/02/2019
AN INNOVATIVE partnership project to help people reach their full potential has been launched.
Realising Our Potential, run by Lakes College, supports people who may need additional help and guidance and helps develop their confidence and self-esteem.
St Bees Head Heritage Coast consultation closing
Published: 06/02/2019
TIME is running out for residents to have their say on the possible extension of St Bees Head Heritage Coast.
St Bees Head is the only Heritage Coast between Wales and Scotland, and the only area of high sea cliffs in the north-west.
Currently the designated area for the current St Bees Head Heritage Coast includes St Bees Head. The proposal suggests that the designation could stretch up the coast as far as Whitehaven.
Extending the current Heritage Coast could bring the following benefits:
Copeland Council to host Tourism Summit
Published: 05/02/2019
COPELAND Council will host the first Copeland Tourism Summit this month to showcase the “outstanding” tourism opportunities within the borough.
Hosted by Mike Starkie, the Mayor of Copeland, the February 15 Summit will feature a range of speakers from different sectors of the industry who will make commitments towards increasing tourism in the borough.