List of applications received w/e 23/06/2017
Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 23/06/2017
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Latest news
Draft Conservation Area Design Guide
Published: 29/06/2017
A NEW guide has been produced in order to help enhance and maintain the rich heritage of the borough’s conservation areas, and Copeland Council would like to hear what you think.
The draft Conservation Area Design Guide focuses on the four towns of Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont and Millom, the villages of Beckermet and St Bees and the areas of Hensingham and Corckicle, both in Whitehaven.
Residents urged to report empty homes
Published: 28/06/2017
COPELAND residents are being asked to identify empty homes in their neighbourhoods.
Copeland Council has a dedicated Empty Homes Officer whose role is to reduce the number of vacant homes in the borough.
There are currently 1,193 empty homes on the council’s register; 343 of which have been empty for more than two years and 56 are described as ‘uninhabitable’.
Market stalls on offer during Summer Festival
Published: 27/06/2017
COPELAND council is offering six lucky traders the chance to hire a market stall during the upcoming Taste Cumbria Summer Festival.
The festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2017, and similar events across the county have featured up to 40,000 visitors and benefited the local economy to the sum of up to £3 million per event.
Taste Cumbria has around 40 stallholders set to sell their produce so far alongside some of the county’s best known chefs who will be showcasing their skills throughout the weekend.
Council to capitalise on World Heritage status
Published: 21/06/2017
COPELAND Borough Council has pledged to make the most of the opportunities that could come from the Lake District gaining World Heritage Site (WHS) status.
Two thirds of the borough lies within the National Park, and at the end of July UNESCO will announce whether the bid has been successful. It could generate millions in tourism income and create socio-economic growth across Copeland.
Food and hygiene standards scheme launched
Published: 21/06/2017
A UNIQUE scheme has been launched by Copeland Council to improve the food and hygiene standards of local takeaway establishments.
The Food Safety Alternative Intervention Initiative aims to support local takeaway owners with a zero to three hygiene rating, to improve food and hygiene standards.
List of applications determined w/e 16/06/2017
Weekly list of planning applications determined for w/e 16/06/2017
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List of applications received w/e 16/06/2017
Weekly list of planning applications received for w/e 16/06/2017
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Adopted Conservation Area Design Guide SPD
Adopted Conservation Area Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document July 2017
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Distington bypass clean up
Published: 19/06/2017
Over 120 bags of rubbish were cleared from a well-used dual carriageway in Copeland recently.
Copeland Borough council staff worked alongside Kier Services on behalf of Highways England to clear the stretch of road on the A595. The operation involved five staff members working over three hours each to clear the mess.
Councillor Mark Holiday, Portfolio Holder for Waste Management, said: “We urge the public to show some consideration when disposing of waste.
