Published: 21/05/2018
LOCAL lead enthusiasts were given the chance to improve their skills at a series of master classes.
The lead-working courses were open to professionals, homeowners and anyone else interested in the trade.
The courses were attended by 17 people who were introduced to various techniques which were explored through talks, demonstrations and workshops.
Published: 18/05/2018
MORE THAN £88,000 has been awarded to businesses in the borough to improve the appearance of their commercial premises.
So far grants have been awarded to 34 businesses in Copeland as part of Copeland Borough Council’s building grants scheme.
Businesses can apply for up to £5,000 for improvements to shopfronts, windows and frames, doorways, external decoration and signage. It is a 50 per cent contribution that means that businesses are required to invest in their premises to match-fund the grant.
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 11/05/2018
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Published: 16/05/2018
COPELAND Council has one of the best performing planning departments in the country, according to end-of-year figures.
The council had one of the highest rates of planning application approval nationally in 2017/18, with over 98 per cent of applications received given the go-ahead.
It is also one of the top performing planning authorities for the speed in which it determines applications, and has successfully defended 80 per cent of appeals against its decisions in the last 12 months.
Published: 15/05/2018
COPELAND councillors have re-stated their unanimous backing to the principle of a new nuclear power station at Moorside.
Councillors voted to re-affirm their endorsement of the project and to continue to support the principle of the new-build on land next to Sellafield.
NuGen, the firm behind the plans, announced a pause in the development of the project in May 2017, pending a strategic review. An announcement on the future of the project is expected soon.
Published: 15/05/2018
TODAY marks the start of the bathing water season - and the great news is that Copeland's seas are clean and safe to enjoy.
All four amenity beaches met the required water quality standards, with Silecroft and St Bees classed as excellent, Seascale as 'good' and Haverigg 'sufficient.'
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 04/05/2018
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Published: 09/05/2018
TWO dog owners have been fined for not cleaning up after their pets.
Copeland Council issued £80 fixed penalty notices to the individuals, who left the mess behind at South View Road in Bransty and Parton beach car park.
Coun Mark Holliday, Copeland's portfolio holder for customers and communities, said: "Most dog owners do the right thing and clean up after their animals. But when people don't, we will always take action if possible. This is unacceptable behaviour that makes our communities unpleasant for our neighbours.”
