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Copeland waste service tops table
Published: 10/02/2016
Copeland Council has scored top marks for its great value waste collection services.
The authority came first among 35 other authorities for the cost of its kerbside "black box" recycling service. The figures, from the Association of Public Service Excellence, measure the yearly cost of the service per household. In Copeland kerbside recycling cost just £8.42, compared to a national average of £27.34.
Mayor joins police for fact finding night patrol
Published: 19/01/2016
Mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie delivered on a promise to take to the beat with local police, to see for himself the issues facing people living and working in the town centre.
Following a public meeting held at the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, residents raised concerns about drunken and violent behaviour on Friday and Saturday nights.
Cemeteries prepare for spring
Published: 19/01/2016
Cemeteries in Copeland are due for their regular maintenance to prepare the grounds for spring.
The work will take place from February 15 but there will be no impact on the public. The cemeteries will be tidied in order to prepare them for the grass cutting season.
An important part of the work is to remove Christmas wreaths and decorations - this allows for the disposal of unwanted or out-of-date decorations, and also means grounds staff can complete the tasks necessary to keep cemeteries in tip top condition.