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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.
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 bank holiday arrangements
Published: 21/08/2018
COPELAND Borough Council's offices will be closed this coming bank holiday Monday, August 27, as per its usual bank holiday arrangements.
There will be no household waste, garden and recycling collections on Monday and all collections will be one day later than usual that week. If your collection is due on Friday this will take place on Saturday.
The Distington Hall Crematorium and its office will also be closed, but the Chapel of Remembrance will be open from 9am until 4.15pm.