Latest news
Statement on Sellafield Ltd' PPP announcement
Published: 15/03/2019
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, and Trudy Harrison, MP for Copeland, have welcomed the announcement by Sellafield Ltd of its preferred bidders for the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) framework:
In a joint statement, Mr Starkie and Mrs Harrison said:
Mayor praises medical campus
Published: 14/03/2019
A STATE-OF-THE-ART medical training centre is one of the ‘jewels in Copeland’s crown’, says the borough’s Mayor.
Mike Starkie took a tour of the University of Central Lancashire’s Westlakes Campus and its “first class” research and training facilities that are producing the next generation of medical professionals.
Mr Starkie said: “I was delighted to visit the campus once again to tour the cutting-edge facilities and hear about the outstanding work and study that’s taking place to continue ensuring the sustainability of our health service locally.
Staff to smarten up beauty spots
Published: 13/03/2019
COPELAND Borough Council is inviting the community to join its staff in two litter picks as part of the Great British Spring Clean.
Colleagues will team up with members of the public in Mirehouse and Whitehaven town centre on Monday, April 8.
The events are:
- 10am until 12 noon on the footpaths crossing the cycle path at Mirehouse. Meet at the entrance to the cycle path adjoining Uldale Road.
Businesses invited to VIP preview event
Published: 08/03/2019
TOURISM businesses in Copeland are invited for a sneak preview of the borough’s new Visitor Information Point.
The Visitor Information Point, based in The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, will offer a wealth of information and links on Copeland’s tourism offer – including attractions, accommodation, transport and hospitality – when it opens its doors on Saturday, March 30.
Best Bar None scheme launched
Published: 06/03/2019
A SCHEME aimed at increasing safety and improving standards in licensed premises in North and West Cumbria has been launched.
The national Best Bar None scheme has been rolled out to premises in Whitehaven, Workington and Carlisle in a bid to encourage licensees to strive for nationally-recognised accreditation.
Following the launch event in Whitehaven yesterday (Tuesday), licensees can now register their interest in taking part. An assessment period will follow later this summer, with the first annual awards night held in Carlisle in November.
MP praises Copeland apprentices
Published: 05/03/2019
COPELAND MP Trudy Harrison has said Copeland Council apprentices are "a credit" to the borough.
The MP, who is the Government’s Apprentice Ambassador for the North West, met up with staff as part of marking National Apprenticeships Week (March 4 - 8).
Garden waste collections to restart
Published: 05/03/2019
COPELAND Copeland Borough Council will soon restart its garden waste collection service.
The service, suspended during the winter months, will begin again in the week beginning Monday March 18.
The fortnightly collections are for grass, leaves and clippings – you can get a full list of what can and can’t be put in your garden bin at www.copeland.gov.uk.





