Published: 17/10/2017
COPELAND Council is investing in its workforce by welcoming six new apprentices this week.
The new staff members will complete 18-month apprenticeships, undergoing training and gaining nationally-recognised qualifications along the way.
Published: 17/10/2017
TEN town centre businesses have reaped the rewards of Copeland Mayor Mike Starkie’s transformational regeneration scheme.
Over £35,000 of the fund has been awarded so far to businesses in Whitehaven, Millom and Cleator Moor.
Successful applicants include; Sporthouse, The Vine, Shakers, The Senhouse Centre, Savvy, The Flower Basket, Union Hall and Dixons, all in Whitehaven Town Centre. Also receiving grants are the Town Council building in Cleator Moor and Cambridge House Hotel in Millom.
Published: 16/10/2017
RECENT bride Sarah Hodgson has chopped off her long locks for charity.
Sarah, who recently got married to her partner of 10 years, decided she would donate 12 inches of her hair to children who have lost theirs through cancer and other illnesses.
The Little Princess Trust provides wigs for children suffering with hair loss. Although the wigs are provided to those in need free of charge, they cost around £350 - £500 to produce.
Published: 06/10/2017
COPELAND Mayor Mike Starkie has announced a public meeting in Seascale.
Mr Starkie will hold the event in Seascale Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday, October 18 at 6.30pm, to give residents the chance to hear updates on a host of Copeland Council projects and to raise their own questions and issues.
Mr Starkie said: "When I was elected as Mayor I made a pledge that the Council will be open and transparent, and be accountable to the public.
Published: 06/10/2017
COPELAND residents have the chance to help shape the future of the borough as part of a newly-launched consultation.
Members of the public are invited to give their views to Copeland Council on a host of strategic issues including housing, employment and wind energy, and the type of locations that may be suitable for each.
Published: 06/10/2017
THERE are just a few days left to become part of the Copeland Big Switch - possibly making huge savings on energy bills.
Ten per cent of Copeland residents are in fuel poverty, so Copeland Borough Council is keen to help by offering this group buying scheme. It brings residents together to exert collective buying power, getting the best deal from the energy companies.
Published: 06/10/2017
A BIRTHDAY BONANZA saw people from all corners of the county visit Whitehaven Market on the first anniversary of its relaunch.
Free goody bags were on offer at Saturday’s (September 30) event as well as a range of new stalls and entertainment.
Whitehaven Market takes place every Thursday and Saturday and has been an increasing success since its relaunch in October 2016.
The number of regular stallholders has doubled over the past year and income for the market has increased by over 35 per cent.
Published: 06/10/2017
COMMUNITIES in Copeland are being supported to address their own housing needs thanks to a new project.
Copeland Council has joined forces with ACTion With Communities in Cumbria for the new Community-Led Housing Initiative, that will assist communities to identify, create and manage housing in their local areas on a not-for-profit basis.
Published: 06/10/2017
Michael Guest, a Copeland Borough Councillor and Whitehaven Town Councillor, was invited to a meeting with Copeland Borough Council to discuss a statement made on social media that contained serious allegations.
In the Facebook post dated July 14, Councillor Guest claimed: “Corruption in Copeland is endemic… politics in Copeland is about corruption and self-interest.”
Published: 06/10/2017
A special ‘Big Birthday Bash’ themed market will take place this Saturday, (September 30) featuring a selection of new stalls, entertainment and free goody bags, to mark the first anniversary of the market relaunch.
Whitehaven Market takes place every Thursday and Saturday and has been an increasing success since its relaunch in October 2016.
The number of regular stallholders has doubled since the relaunch and income for the council has increased by over 35 per cent.
