Allerdale's Local Plan (Part 2) adopted
Allerdale’s Local Plan (Part 2) - a vital document outlining potential future development across the borough – has been approved by councillors.
At a meeting of the full council on Wednesday (July 22) members voted to adopt the Local Plan (Part 2), an important planning and policy document which identifies land for a number of uses. This includes land for housing, employment, retail, wind energy, gypsy and travellers, open space and green infrastructure networks.
The plan will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the objectives around housing and business growth set out in the 10-year Council Strategy, while providing the framework to guide the determination of planning applications.
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Chief Executive appointed on permanent basis
Andrew Seekings has been appointed as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service at Allerdale Borough Council on a permanent basis following a meeting of the full council on Wednesday (22nd July).
Andrew has been carrying out role on an interim basis since December 11, 2019 and his appointment follows a recommendation made by the Chief Officer’s Employment Panel, a cross-party group of councillors, earlier this month.
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Job opportunity: Project Manager
We're hiring! We have a unique and exciting opportunity to work within Allerdale's Transformation Programme as a Project Manager. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and relationship management skills and experiences, alongside the absolute requirement to deliver projects.
More virtual council meetings coming up
This week (Wednesday, July 22) the full council met for the first time virtually. It was streamed live on our YouTube channel and you can go back and watch a recording here.
Next week there are more virtual council meetings. The Development Panel meet on Tuesday (July 28, 1pm) and the Audit Committee meet on Wednesday (July 29, 2pm). Both will be streamed live on YouTube.
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Silloth Market makes its return
Our open-air market in Silloth town centre made its return on Thursday (July 23) for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown. Although the weather wasn't great it was good to see some stall holders return to the town and we'd like to thank the customers who turned out. It'll be on every Thursday from now on.
Solway Coast AONB in radio spotlight
Our partners the Solway Coast AONB welcomed Ben Maeder from BBC Radio Cumbria earlier this week to talk about the fantastic area they manage.
The visit follows on from the approval of the AONB's five-year management plan and the team highlighted how fantastic the area is for wildlife and flora, as well as a great place to live and visit. Pictured is reporter Ben recording his sunny Solway walkaround with the AONB's Anna Pollard.
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Face coverings now mandatory in England
From today (July 24, 2020) in England, you must by law wear a face covering in shops, supermarkets and several other indoor settings. It is already mandatory on public transport.
The best available scientific evidence is that, when used correctly, wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets in certain circumstances, helping to protect others.
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Latest on Covid-19 cases in Carlisle/Eden
This week’s report (from Cumbria County Council) shows a continuing concerning increase in cases in Carlisle and also new small spike of cases in the Eden area. The increase in Eden follows a long period of very low case numbers in the district.
The total number of positive cases in both areas remains below other areas of concern in the North West, but the rates of infection per 100,000 population are significantly higher than the overall North West and England averages.
Other districts in the county continue to experience very low levels of new infections.
Praise must go to people across Cumbria who continue to follow the rules, observe social distancing and take steps to protect their communities.
To keep Cumbria safe, and allow us to return to some normality, it is critical that people continue to follow the rules:
- Stay at home as much as possible
- Work from home if you can
- Limit contact with other people and avoid crowds and parties
- Keep your distance from people not in your household (2 metres apart where possible)
- Wash your hands regularly
- Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms
- Face coverings are required in shops, supermarkets and takeaways - in addition to public transport and stations
We are also reminding people to get tested if they have symptoms and to self-isolate if asked to by contact tracers.
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