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Gary McKee awarded Freedom of Copeland

Published: 20/10/2017

MARATHON man Gary McKee has been awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Copeland.

Mr McKee, who ran 100 marathons in 100 days for Macmillan Cancer Support, received the rare accolade – the highest a local authority can bestow – at a ceremony in his home town of Cleator Moor today (Friday).

Mr McKee said he was “humbled” to have received the accolade, and extended his thanks to all those who have supported him.

Copeland developments praised

Published: 18/10/2017

THE high quality of new developments in Copeland has been praised by the borough council’s planning team.

Copeland Council’s planning department, including officers and the decision-making councillors, spent a day visiting developments that have been completed over the past 12 months.

First 10 businesses benefit from Mayor’s Scheme

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.

Sarah Hodgson chops her locks for charity

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.

Mayor to hold public meeting in Seascale

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.

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