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Copeland's empty homes brought back to life

Published: 12/06/2018

MORE than 30 long-term empty homes have been brought back into use, thanks to the work of Copeland Council.
The council has a dedicated Empty Homes Officer whose role is to work with private property owners to reduce the number of vacant homes in the borough.
During 2017/18, the officer worked with more than 100 owners to encourage them to bring their long-term empty property back into use; this has resulted in 33 properties being lived in again.

Bright future for Copeland pupils

Published: 08/06/2018

THE FUTURE is bright for ten Copeland pupils as they graduate from a pioneering programme.

Ten pupils from the Energy Coast UTC have graduated from the Future Pathways programme run by Copeland Hub, and sponsored by Morgan Sindall.

The students have undertaken a ten-week programme which aims to prepare them for the future by teaching them skills through activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, bush craft and archery, alongside confidence building and team building exercises.

Top grade for council worker in Copeland

Published: 08/06/2018

CAREERS are flourishing in Copeland as a council worker scores 97 per cent in prestigious qualification.

Gemma Coward, Senior Housing Options Advisor at Copeland Borough Council, completed a Level 5 Leadership and Management course - scoring 97 per cent.

Mrs Coward joined the council 16 years ago, aged 17, as an apprentice admin assistant and has amassed a wealth of experience in different departments across the council in housing, customer services, council tax and environmental health.

£100k to improve Copeland's business premises

Published: 08/06/2018

MORE THAN £100,000 has been awarded to businesses in Copeland to improve the appearance of their premises.

So far grants totalling £104,000 have been awarded to 41 businesses in Copeland as part of Copeland Borough Council’s building grants scheme.

There is less than two months left to apply for a grant as the closing date for applications is September 1, 2018.  

Great first year for disabled facility

Published: 06/06/2018

It’s a year since Copeland and GLL opened their fully disabled-accessible changing area at Copeland Pool.

The state-of-the-art facility is proving popular both with gym and pool users, and visitors to the area who need to use an accessible change area or toilet.

Coun Mark Holliday, Copeland’s portfolio holder for Customers and Communities, said: “The changing room, shower and toilet has meant people with a wide range of disabilities have used the pool and gym this year who might not otherwise have been able to.

Resident credits council with saving life

Published: 01/06/2018

A VICTIM of domestic abuse has credited Copeland Borough Council for offering life-saving support.  

Fifteen victims of domestic abuse have received specialist help and support from the Council’s Prevention and Crisis Support Officer, since the role was introduced in January 2018.

The service users were all homeless or at risk of homelessness.

One service user said: “In January 2018 I found myself in unfamiliar waters, with nowhere to turn.

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