List of applications received w/e 21/09/2018
Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 21/09/2018
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List of applications determined w/e 28/09/2018
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 28/09/2018
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List of applications determined w/e 21/09/2018
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 21/09/2018
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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.
Whitehaven gardens to receive a makeover
Published: 01/10/2018
A PROMINENT Whitehaven garden will receive a significant makeover thanks to a newly-formed partnership.
Whitehaven Town Council, Copeland Borough Council and the Parish of Whitehaven Church Council have formed the St Nicholas’ Gardens Working Group that will see an initial £10,000 spent on improving the much-loved Whitehaven town centre gardens.
Town centre transformed through five year project
Published: 26/09/2018
A FIVE-YEAR transformation project to revitalise an area of Whitehaven town centre is set to end.
Residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the success of the Whitehaven Townscape Heritage Initiative which has transformed the area of James Street and Market Place, Whitehaven.
The scheme focuses on the conservation area from the former YMCA building through to Market Place and has seen a once run-down space transformed into an attractive gateway to the town centre.
Major improvements planned at crematorium
Published: 26/09/2018
A MAJOR improvement project at Distington Hall Crematorium is under way.
Copeland Council agreed to the significant investment in its budget for 2018/19, and an internal project team has been established to oversee the work.
Improvements planned at the crematorium include an upgrade of the building and grounds, and the creation of a second smaller chapel for more intimate services.
Consultation deadline extended
Published: 25/09/2018
A POPULAR consultation which will see £350k invested in Copeland’s four towns has been extended for a further two weeks.
Copeland Borough Council aims to revitalise public spaces in Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont and Millom.
Copeland residents and visitors now have until October 12 to submit their thoughts on the proposals through an online survey.
Mayor's statement on Sellafield report
Published: 21/09/2018
Sellafield Ltd has commissioned and published a report, by Oxford Economics, entitled 'The Economic Impact of Sellafield', which highlights key issues affecting Copeland's economy.
The report has been received and considered by Copeland Borough Council and Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, has made the following statement:
