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Ambitious coastal project given the go-ahead

Published: 27/03/2019

AN innovative and ambitious project for a coastal challenge route in Copeland has been given the green light.

The recreational route, which will stretch from Whitehaven to Millom, will feature adrenalin activities, cycling facilities and art installations at various intervals along its unbroken 40 -mile trail, and will be available all year round.

Work will begin immediately and will be complete in time to host the first of what will become an annual mass participation event in September next year.

Copeland electorate to receive polling cards

Published: 26/03/2019

COPELAND’S residents will receive their polling cards this week ahead of three elections in May.

Residents will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 to vote for a Directly Elected Mayor and 33 councillors to represent the borough. Elections may also be contested for a number of town/parish council seats.

Nominations are now open and the deadline for candidates’ completed forms is 4pm on Wednesday, April 3.

Community joins forces for clean-up

Published: 19/03/2019

A CHURCH grounds has received a spruce up thanks to a community litter-pick.

A host of organisations joined forces to tidy the grounds of St John’s Church, Cleator Moor, and the surrounding area.

The event was organised for the pupils of the Energy Coast UTC, at Lillyhall, as part of the Future Pathways programme run by Copeland Hub.

Joining the pupils were volunteers from Cumbria Constabulary, Copeland Borough Council and Home Group, while a free lunch was provided by the neighbouring Co-op.

Dozens of bags were collected during the session.

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