List of applications received w/e 06/07/2018
Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 06/07/2018
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Latest news
Job success for academy graduates
Published: 12/07/2018
EIGHT unemployed residents have secured jobs in the care sector as a result of an employability programme delivered in Whitehaven.
Human Support Group, based in Hensingham, has been working with partners in Copeland Work & Skills Partnership as part of a sector-based work academy to prepare and recruit people for their business. Eight candidates have now been offered part-time carer positions as a result of the scheme.
Councils to help fight food poverty
Published: 11/07/2018
COPELAND Council is part of an innovative scheme putting healthy food at the heart of communities.
The council, along with Allerdale Borough Council, has funded a £20,000 pilot scheme looking at improving health and wellbeing using food which would otherwise be wasted. The project is also being supported by Cumbria County Council.
Today councillors attended an initial event aimed at finding out more about what the community of Sandwith, one of the county's most deprived, would like to see.
Jane's community efforts
Jane Saxon runs Moresby Hall country guest house, and regularly litter picks near her home. She is hoping others will do their bit too.
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Enjoy the coast - but don't feed the gulls
Published: 04/07/2018
THE seagull nesting season is still underway and Copeland residents are being urged not to feed the birds.
Nesting gulls can be particularly aggressive and have been known to swoop on people if their nests are nearby. They also spread litter around and can be noisy.
Copeland's Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Regulatory Services, Coun Allan Holliday, said: "We know it is tempting to throw scraps for the gulls, but it does increase their numbers, as they will go wherever there is food.
List of applications determined w/e 29/06/2018
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 29/06/2018
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List of applications received w/e 29/06/2018
Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 29/06/2018
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Copeland residents urged to register to vote
Published: 29/06/2018
COPELAND’S annual electoral canvass begins next month (July), and residents are being urged to ensure they have the right to vote.
The annual event asks people to confirm their details, or make any changes, so that they can be included on the new Register of Electors which will be published on December 1 2018, ahead of local elections in May 2019.
The process starts with a two-week electronic canvass period where all properties that have an associated email address will be sent an email by Copeland Council asking for confirmation of eligible residents at the property.
Council highlights borough-wide financial support
Published: 27/06/2018
COPELAND Council is highlighting its support for various groups helping the residents of Copeland.
The council provides regular funding in exchange for services in the community.
Copeland Citizens’ Advice receives £32,000 to help address the problems of hardship, debt and financial exclusion. It offers counselling and practical advice on a wide range of issues including Universal Credit, budgeting and welfare.
