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Top marks for boarding establishments
Published: 30/05/2019
TWO Copeland animal boarding establishments are celebrating achieving top marks in a new council ratings system.
Tutehill Boarding Kennels and Cattery, near Pica, and The Whitehouse Boarding Kennels and Cattery, near Cleator, both achieved a ‘five’ rating – the highest possible – following a thorough inspection by Copeland Council’s Environmental Health team.
Planning team is one of UK's best
Published: 30/05/2019
COPELAND Council continues to have one of the best performing planning departments in the country, according to end-of-year figures.
The council has one of the highest rates nationally for the speed in which it made decisions on planning applications in 2018/19, far exceeding government-set targets.
It also has one of the highest percentage of planning applications approved (98 per cent) and successfully defended every appeal made against its decisions.
Council submits plans for crematorium revamp
Published: 24/05/2019
PLANS have been submitted for a major improvement scheme at Distington Hall Crematorium.
The plans, lodged this week by Architects Plus on behalf of the facility’s owners Copeland Council, include internal and external modifications that aim to enhance the experience for guests and improve operational areas for staff.
The plans have been produced following consultation with funeral directors, celebrants and members of the clergy. They include:
· An enlarged opening between the chapel and lobby to allow for extra seating for larger funerals
Council staff net big win for charity
Published: 24/05/2019
COPELAND Council staff have netted over £1,500 for two good causes in a charity football match.
The council’s Waste Operatives took on a combined team of Parks, Office and Community Services staff at Whitehaven Miners FC, and ran out 5-2 victors.
But the big winners on the day were Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation who will split the proceeds, raised from sponsorship and a post-match raffle.
Tributes paid to outgoing councillors
Published: 23/05/2019
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “dedicated and hard working” group of former councillors who gave over 300 years’ combined service to Copeland.
Twenty-six councillors left Copeland Borough Council following the May 2 elections, and all were invited to a gathering at the council this week to thank them for their service.
The outgoing group includes former mayors, council and committee chairs, political group leaders, Executive members and council champions. Four have completed over 30 years’ service; Allan Holliday, Peter Connolly, Graham Sunderland and Yvonne Clarkson.
Council's new Executive appointed at AGM
Published: 22/05/2019
COPELAND Council officially appointed its new Executive Committee at its Annual General Meeting yesterday.
The five person committee, led by Mayor Mike Starkie, is the decision-making body for the council.
Its members are:
Mayor Starkie (independent)
Deputy Mayor David Moore (Conservative, Gosforth and Seascale, and Leader of the Conservative group)
Coun Mike McVeigh (Labour, Egremont, and Leader of the Labour group)
Gwynneth Everett (Labour, Arlecdon and Ennerdale)
Steve Morgan (independent, Arlecdon and Ennerdale)
Copeland's new Chair and Deputy sworn in
Published: 22/05/2019
COPELAND Council appointed its new Chair and her deputy at its Annual General Meeting yesterday.
Coun Joan Hully took over the Chairmanship, and Coun Charles Maudling will serve as Deputy Chair.
Coun Hully is a Labour councillor for Cleator Moor. Her chairmanship follows that of Coun Peter Connolly. Charles Maudling is an independent councillor for Whitehaven Central.
Council domestic abuse support service saves lives
Published: 22/05/2019
MORE THAN 100 people affected by domestic violence have been supported by Copeland Council.
Since the Council introduced a specialist role to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation, the Council has supported 55 women and men, and 50 children who were all homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The Prevention and Crisis Support Officer has been in place since January 2018, ensuring vulnerable people can get the housing and support they need.
