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Changes to the law for HMO

Published: 17/09/2018

COPELAND Borough Council is urging landlords to make sure they comply with changes to the law for houses in multiple occupation.

Previously houses in multiple occupation only needed to be licensed if they were three storeys or above - this classification has now been removed. Minimum room sizes have also been introduced.

Licensable Houses in multiple occupation are those which house five or more people in more than one household.

The legislation does not apply if the room is not the tenant’s main place of residence.

Council clamps down on unacceptable behaviour

Published: 17/09/2018

COPELAND Council has vowed to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour towards its staff and members.

The council has adopted a new Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, after an increase in incidents, that will come into play with immediate effect.

The policy identifies how staff and members should deal with aggressive or abusive behaviour, vexatious requests or complaints, and unacceptable levels of persistence and demands.

The organisation has adopted a zero-tolerance stance and is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees.

Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

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List of applications determined w/e 07/09/2018

Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 07/09/2018

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List of applications received w/e 07/09/2018

Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 07/09/2018

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Code of Conduct complaints form

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£350k+ to be invested in town centres

Published: 10/09/2018

COPELAND Council today announced it will be investing £350k to revitalise public spaces in the borough’s four towns; Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont and Millom.

Copeland residents and visitors are being asked their thoughts on the proposals through a series of drop-in events and an online survey.

List of applications determined w/e 31/08/2018

Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 31/08/2018

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List of applications received w/e 31/08/2018

Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 31/08/2018

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Copeland welcomes new apprentices

Published: 04/09/2018

COPELAND Council has warmly welcomed five new apprentices to the organisation.

The council's thriving apprenticeship programme has employed people in the departments of Environmental Health, Economic Development, Open Spaces, and Revenues and Benefits.

Mayor Mike Starkie said: "It's great to welcome another cohort of apprentices to our work family. Last year's intake have added immeasurably to our skills base and having met these new staff I am sure they will do just the same.

Copeland Borough Council

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