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New councillor elected - Millom Newtown Ward
Published: 16/06/2017
A NEW councillor has been elected to represent the Newtown ward on Copeland Council.
Councillor Ged McGrath who resides at the The Green, Millom was elected on Thursday, June 8, 2017 has also represented the Newtown ward on Millom Town Council since 2015.
Originally from the Midlands Coun McGrath was introduced to the area in 2001 making it his home since 2013.
What makes conservation areas special?
Published: 14/06/2017
COPELAND Council is assessing some of its conservation areas in preparation for major investment on the borough - and it wants to hear from the public.
Because the planned new nuclear power station at Moorside could bring associated developments close to the conservation areas of Beckermet, Corkickle and the southern part of Whitehaven town centre, the council is creating draft 'character appraisals' that locals can read and suggest additions to.
When complete these appraisals will:
List of applications determined w/e 09/06/2017
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List of applications received w/e 09/06/2017
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Top marks for Millom eateries
Published: 09/06/2017
MILLOM eateries are among the most hygienic in Copeland, current ratings reveal.
Almost 97 per cent of premises in the town have achieved the highest national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme of five (very good), four (good) or three (satisfactory) following inspections carried out by Copeland Council’s Environmental Health team.
There are 64 food establishments registered in Millom that are subject to inspection, including pubs, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, greengrocers and schools.
Inspectors examine how well managed and hygienic food preparation and storage areas are.
Waste teams issue vehicles plea
Published: 09/06/2017
COPELAND residents are being asked to keep their roads clear of parked vehicles on bin collection days.
Copeland Council has issued the plea to householders after its waste team was forced to miss almost 200 collections over two months due to the arrangement of cars parked on the road.
The council will always try to come back a second time when access has not been possible, but often the teams are still unable to get to the bins.
Clean up campaign for Copeland's Beaches
Published: 09/06/2017
COPELAND’S beaches will benefit from a summer-long clean-up scheme.
Two seasonal cleaners have been taken on by Copeland Council to focus exclusively on the borough’s four amenity beaches.
Paul Barnes has responsibility for Haverigg and Silecroft and Neil Davidson for Seascale and St Bees. Their litter-picking role also extends into the areas of the villages themselves that border the beaches.
Science Extravaganza at The Beacon Museum
Published: 07/06/2017
A SCIENTIFIC extravaganza was held at The Beacon Museum today (Wednesday).
Over 80 children from local schools, Distington Community and Seascale Primary attended the event at the Whitehaven museum alongside Prism Arts Studio Theatre Members.
Atomic Day launched a two-year Heritage Lottery Funded project, entitled ‘Cumbria’s Atomic Story – a Fusion of People and Place.’
The project is led by Prism Arts and supported by heritage partner The Beacon Museum, Sellafield Ltd and National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).
List of applications determined w/e 02/06/2017
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