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Transformational scheme extended

Published: 01/02/2018

A TRANSFORMATIONAL town centre scheme, set to revitalise the borough, has been extended to all of Copeland.

The Town Centre Regeneration Scheme launched in July last year has seen nearly £60,000 awarded to businesses in Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Millom and Haverigg.

Successful applicants include; Sporthouse, The Vine, Shakers, The Senhouse Centre, Savvy, The Flower Basket, Union Hall, Dixons, PFK Estate Agents, Oriental Garden, Humbugs, La Chic, Tutis Foster Care, Corner Deli, all in Whitehaven town centre.

Tree vandalised in Whitehaven

Published: 30/01/2018

A TREE has been vandalised only two days after it was planted in Whitehaven.

Copeland Council planted the malus – a ornamental apple tree – in the Sandhills Court car park, off Queen Street in the town centre, and will now be forced to re-plant the tree following the damage. A protective belt was deliberately cut and the trunk uprooted and snapped.

Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “It’s incredibly disappointing that this has happened. Why anyone would feel the need to damage a tree that has been planted for the public’s enjoyment is completely beyond me.

Successful community project looking to expand

Published: 30/01/2018

A SUCCESSFUL community project is hoping to expand its reach throughout Copeland.

Men in Sheds, which originated on the Mirehouse estate in Whitehaven, offers the chance for men to gather in a larger version of a typical garden shed, where they share tools and resources to work on projects in a safe and inclusive environment.

The Copeland Hub, which supports the project, now aims to roll it out to the rest of the borough through the introduction of a Copeland Shed Network.

Recycling scheme brings new vacancies

Published: 30/01/2018

COPELAND Council is to take on several new staff - including teams to help deliver the authority's new recycling scheme.

Roles currently being recruited for include four HGV drivers and 13 waste operatives - these are a mixture of fixed-term and permanent positions.

From April Copeland's expanded team will collect five different materials in three boxes and a weighted bag. Paper, glass, card, plastic and metal will be collected from the kerbside for more than 95 per cent of Copeland's householders.

Over 500 residents respond to council campaign

Published: 30/01/2018

OVER 500 residents responded to a survey as part of Copeland Council’s efforts to encourage improvement in the borough.

The Council launched its Pride of Place campaign last week to encourage residents and businesses to share their pride in the area.

As part of this, residents were asked to complete a survey to share their views on Copeland and the issues that blight the borough such as fly-tipping, littering and dog-fouling.

Copeland Mayor sets out budget plans

Published: 30/01/2018

COPELAND’S Mayor is proposing to limit the council tax increase for residents among his spending plans for the forthcoming year.

Mike Starkie’s proposed budget includes a 1.95 per cent increase on a household’s council tax bill - lower than the three per cent the council is able to impose in line with inflation – and a freeze on car parking charges. 

Residents urged to sign up to money-saving scheme

Published: 30/01/2018

COPELAND Council is marking Big Energy Saving Week by urging people to sign up to its money-saving scheme.

The Copeland Big Switch is currently open for applications following three successful campaigns earlier this year, in which a high number of householders saved large amounts on their energy bills. 

The scheme, run by Copeland Council in partnership with iChoosr, involves the organisers creating a large group of customers interested in cheaper tariffs, who then offer their custom as a group to the energy firm offering the best deal. 

Recycling event heads to Millom

Published: 30/01/2018

Residents in the south of Copeland will get a chance to find out more about a brand new recycling service this weekend.

Copeland Council will be at the Millom Pensioners' Hall, Mainsgate, from 10am until noon on Saturday, January 20 to answer questions about the new kerbside service, which begins in April.

The new collections will take paper, metal, glass, card and plastic in one vehicle. Residents will be given three new plastic boxes for metal, glass and plastics, plus a weighted bag for card.

Council helps to address community housing need

Published: 30/01/2018

INDIVIDUALS and groups are being offered expert help to address housing needs in their own communities.

Copeland Council has joined forces with ACTion With Communities in Cumbria for the Community-Led Housing Initiative, which is assisting people to identify, create and manage housing in their local areas.

The project’s specialist team is currently working with a community organisation, a village hall committee and a number of individuals on projects across the borough, and the scheme continues to be open for interested parties to access the free support on offer.

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