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Stricter penalties for fly-tippers

Published: 27/10/2017

COPELAND Council has introduced stricter measures to combat fly-tipping in the borough.

The Council agreed this week to issue culprits with a £250 fixed penalty notice for the offence, an increase from the previously imposed £200.

Councillor Mark Holliday, Portfolio Holder for Waste, said: “It’s a disgrace that our towns and rural areas are being blighted by people who have a complete disregard for others.

Pubs raise a glass to rates discount

Published: 26/10/2017

PUBS in Copeland can raise a glass to a £1,000 discount on their business rates.

Copeland Council has formally rolled out the scheme this week and has announced that around 70 pubs are eligible for the discount in the borough. Application forms are going out this week to inform publicans how to claim their discount.

The one-off discount on a pub’s National Non Domestic Rates (business rates) is effective from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018, and will be backdated to the start date.

Gary McKee awarded Freedom of Copeland

Published: 20/10/2017

MARATHON man Gary McKee has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Copeland.

Mr McKee, who ran 100 marathons in 100 days for Macmillan Cancer Support, received the rare accolade – the highest a local authority can bestow – at a ceremony in his home town of Cleator Moor today (Friday).

Mr McKee said he was “humbled” to have received the accolade, and extended his thanks to all those who have supported him.

Copeland developments praised

Published: 18/10/2017

THE high quality of new developments in Copeland has been praised by the borough council’s planning team.

Copeland Council’s planning department, including officers and the decision-making councillors, spent a day visiting developments that have been completed over the past 12 months.

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