Changes to our services due to national restrictions
There are some changes to the services we provide due to the introduction of new national restrictions, which began on Thursday and run until 2 December.
Residents are urged to continue to keep up to date with any further changes via the council’s website at www.allerdale.gov.uk/coronavirus as well as on the council’s Twitter and Facebook feed.
The Government's website has more details about the new national restrictions.
Click 'read more' to see a round-up of the changes to our operations.
Remembrance Sunday advice
We're joining local councils across Cumbria in urging people who will be eager to take part in this year’s remembrance commemorations to pay their respects in a safe and responsible way.
As this year’s remembrance will now take place during the national lockdown in England, commemorations across the county will be different than usual and residents are being urged by all agencies in Cumbria to be mindful of the new restrictions and to remember at home.
There are several ways residents can show their support, whether that be displaying poppy posters in their home windows, sharing stories, photos and drawings online using the hashtag #CumbriaRemembers, watching the service on television, or pausing for the two minute zilence in their home or on their doorsteps.
Other ways to support this year’s Poppy Appeal include donating online at www.britishlegion.org.uk and taking part in the 11/11 challenge and virtual poppy runs.
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Are you winter ready?
A campaign has been launched this week as part of Cumbria County Council’s ‘winter ready’ plans to support residents and businesses during the coming months. This year’s campaign will reflect the ongoing coronavirus public health information and guidance, as well as winter travel and weather preparations.
The campaign seeks to ensure people have the right information, advice and guidance at their fingertips. It has been developed, and is supported by a wide range of partners, including Cumbria County Council, the six district councils, NHS, Cumbria Community Foundation and the Environment Agency.
The campaign provides advice and assistance on everything you need to know to help you be prepared and to get winter ready, including:
- The latest information, guidance and support available to people regarding coronavirus.
- Emergency planning - advice on how to protect your home from flooding and find out if you are at risk.
- Winter travel - how to stay safe, keep up to date with road and weather information and make sure your vehicle is ready for winter.
- General health advice - staying well this winter.
Council meetings
A meeting of the council's Overview and Scrunity Committee took place this week. Friday's meeting was streamed live on YouTube and a recording can be found by clicking the link below.
The agenda can be found at https://democracy.allerdale.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1277&MId=5058.
Talk and Tidy - supporting the community
It's always great to get out and about in the community, so we were only too glad to take part in the Allerdale Local Focus Hub's (a partnership of public agencies) Talk & Tidy initiative in Moorclose, Workington last week.
The idea will help organisations like ourselves speak to people across the borough, signpost to services and listen to concerns - as well as doing a bit of a tidy up.
This event was supported by local resident William Baker, grandson Dylan Rooke, Cumbria County Council, ourselves and PCSO Nichol from Cumbria Police. Refreshments were provided by Moorclose Community Centre.
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