Have your say on future leisure provision in Keswick
Keswick residents and business owners are being encouraged to have their say on the future of leisure provision in the town.
The consultation is being run by Strategic Leisure on behalf of Allerdale Borough Council. Its aim is to ensure the needs of local residents are considered in the planning and development of any future leisure facilities in Keswick. The council is particularly keen to hear from all members of the community – young and old – to get a complete picture of their needs.
Strategic Leisure has been asked to develop an appraisal of the types of leisure facilities local people would like, as well as carry out an assessment of the situation around the current supply and demand. They will also review the current guidance and priorities of the major sporting bodies, as well as the content of relevant local strategies.
Those wishing to have their say are encouraged to use the online form. It should take no more than five or ten minutes to complete.
People can also attend one of the face-to-face at one of their open drop in sessions: these are:
- Wednesday 24th November 6pm-8pm at Keswick Rugby Football Club, an open drop-in session for Keswick residents
- Thursday 25th November – 9am – 1pm Market Square, Keswick Town Centre, an open drop-in session for Keswick residents
Strategic Leisure will also be contacting key stakeholders. This will include meetings with local schools, key businesses and organisations in the area.
The deadline for responses is 3 December 2021.
Council Leader, Cllr Mike Johnson, said: “When we made the difficult decision to close the pool in Keswick, we always said we would consult with the local population to assess the current situation and find out what sorts of sporting facilities they would like to see. This consultation is making good on that promise and commitment to the people of Keswick. We want to hear the views from as many people as possible, so please do take the time to have your say.”
The consultation has been launched after Allerdale Borough Council permanently closed the pool in the town after it was shown the costs associated with reopening the aged-pool, which had been closed for many months due to Covid-19 restrictions, would make it financially unviable. The gym remains open in the leisure facility situated close to the town’s Fitz Park.
Travel and tourism consultation user event - November 2021
 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) are holding a webinar for travel and tourism statistics from the International Passenger Survey (IPS). The consultation seeks feedback on our proposed future approach of measuring travel and tourism in the UK. This event will be an excellent opportunity to hear about changes.
A range of presentations will be given at the event, outlining the upcoming improvements to methodology and other work on the quality of the outputs. There will also be time to raise questions on the IPS work and travel and tourism statistics.
Are you a travel and tourism business? Do you wish to be involved?
The ONS has already held one of two focused webinars (16 November), the next webinar will be today:
- Tuesday 23 November 2021, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest, using the email address : Travel.and.Tourism@ons.gov.uk A link to the webinar and presentation materials will be sent out in advance of the call to those who have registered.
Get involved - Workington hall and Parkland's Winter light and sound event
Workington Hall and Parklands will be magically transformed with lighting and a specially commissioned soundscape, 6-9pm on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 December 2021.
We are encouraging residents and visitors to the event to then take a meal or drink in town. If you would like to promote your business in this way, please let us have details, including any promotion you are running for the two evenings, so we can publicise on your behalf. Please send details to help@businessallerdale.co.uk
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Animal transporters: reminder to renew your transporter authorisation
Animal transporter authorisations must be renewed every five years and the government have identified that there are a significant number of transporters which are due for renewal in 2022.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding all animal transporters to check the expiry date of their current transporter authorisation and apply for renewal as soon as possible.Failure to follow the animal transport regulations can result in a heavy penalty.
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Allerdale Business Website
 We want to make life easier for businesses in Allerdale, so we have been updating our website to benefit you. Our website is a one stop shop where you can find everything you need from Business Groups, Regeneration plans, Brexit support, Covid information, Business support, Property enquires, Events, Newsletters and much more.
We have a page to help you understand procurement with a helpful video from our team at Allerdale Borough Council. There's a section where suppliers can view our procurement opportunities. You can also contact us with your business procurement opportunities and we'll can add them to the website to enable you to reach a wider network of companies. Click here to find out more.
We have an events and training calendar showcasing upcoming events, ranging from digital and social media support, HR support, import and export advice, and much more. You can also add your own events and training courses which will be beneficial to other Allerdale businesses. It's quick, easy AND FREE. Just upload your details to our form, and we'll get your events up for everyone to see. Click here to upload your event.
We also have a jobs page. If you have any vacancies or apprenticeships in Allerdale, you can upload them to our website. Fill out the short form along with a job description FOR FREE – To take the opportunity to promote your vacancies, simply add your vacancies here
Did we mention we have some fantastic photography on there too? All shot by local photographers in our fabulous area. Take a look at the whole site: Business Allerdale
New website for Local Government Reorganisation
A new website has been launched to explain more about a major reorganisation of local government in Cumbria.
The website has lots of useful information about the complex process to create two brand new councils for the county.
From 1 April 2023 the current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced with two new ‘unitary’ councils. The intended names for the two new councils are :
- Cumberland Council will cover the current Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland council areas.
- Westmorland and Furness Council will cover the current Barrow, Eden and South Lakeland council areas.
The two new councils will be responsible for services currently provided in those areas by the district councils and the county council.
It's beginning to look a lot like...
 After the successful return of live events to Allerdale, including two brand new Taste Cumbria events held in Maryport and Wigton, we are rounding off the year with two fun, festive markets in Cockermouth and Workington.
'Taste Christmas' in Cockermouth is being held on the 11 and 12 December and promises to be a celebration of food, drink, music and some of the prettiest Christmas lights in the county. Elsewhere in the town, you can explore the lovely independent businesses, cosy pubs and busy cafes, so why not make a weekend of it?
Our final event of the year will be a Christmas market in Workington town centre on the 18 and 19 December. Along with an eclectic Christmas market, we will have a ‘Live and Local’ stage organised in partnership with HMV and the Carnegie Theatre and our social village where local outreach organisations will be available for anyone and everyone to speak to. These events would not happen without the kind support of our all our local businesses and our sponsors – Cartmell Shepherd, Cockermouth Town Council, Cumbria County Council and Sovereign Centros.
There's a lot more going on too...
Workington Christmas Market - get involved
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We still have a few stalls left for our Christmas market on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th December in Workington town centre. If you are a local food or drink producer and are interested in trading, please email: ellie.jones@allerdale.gov.uk for a form.
Stalls are only £25 for the weekend!
Please note, you must have public liability insurance in place to trade.
If there are any Outreach organisations who would like to attend in the 'Social Village' area of the market, we're happy to provide you with space for FREE!.
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Success of Taste Wigton
There’s been fabulous feedback from the first Taste Cumbria event to be held in Wigton which also generated tens of thousands of pounds for the local economy.
They’re the findings from independent researchers who interviewed visitors to the one day festival which was held in October.
They estimate more than 2,000 people came to the event and, taking into account their spending in the Producers’ Market as well as in the town itself, £80,345 was put into the local economy. For every pound spent on staging the festival, £4.44 was generated – a great figure for an inaugural event.
The researchers also found that 66% of those who attended had gone to Wigton purely for the Taste Cumbria event. Three quarters of visitors had come from within Allerdale, and a fifth came from within the county.
It was good news for Wigton businesses as 66% of the festival goers said they would also be going for a meal or a drink, 43% said they would be doing some shopping, and 9% would be having a sightseeing trip too.
The event was organised by Allerdale Borough Council and supported by Cumbria County Council, Wigton Town Council, North Allerdale Development Trust, John Peel Theatre and the Free 4 All community group.
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Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart Scheme
 Kickstart Scheme applications close at midday on 17 December 2021
FSB Awards
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of small businesses and the self-employed across the UK, the FSB awards have twelve categories so why not get your business noticed in the FSB area finals. Whether you're self-employed, a family business or submitting for high-growth business of the year, we have a category to showcase your success to the community.
Put your business on the map with the recognition it deserves.
As the largest event of its kind in the small business calendar, the high-profile FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards are free to enter and open to all.
With winners from each category securing a spot at the prestigious UK final and a chance to be crowned the UK Small Business of the Year, it’s an opportunity for widespread recognition. Entrants will be judged by a panel of leading business experts with a wealth of experience in their industry.
North West entries close on 23 January 2022. Let's see some awesome Allerdale entries and quite possibly a winner. FSB Awards 2022
*Did you know you can get the full benefit of FSB membership at a subsidised rate The offer is to the self-employed, micro and small businesses in Allerdale with 50 or fewer employees who are not currently members, and have not been in the past 2 years.- it covers the joining fee of £30 and £50 per member towards membership fee for the first year of subscription. Details here: FSB Allerdale offer
Join our Allerdale Business Community Facebook Group
Keep up to date with the latest news, and join a network local business people. Simply click on the image to join and engage.
Cumbria LEP - here to help
How We Can Help
The LEP is here to work with business owners to provide support and access to the right solutions to grow and develop your business.
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy in Cumbria. Whether you’re an early stage start-up or a growing business looking to scale, there is inspiration and support in abundance right here on the doorstep.
We at the LEP bring together expert advice, events, masterclasses and mentoring as well as providing access to a range of dedicated support programmes both local and national. Our advisers will work directly with businesses to create tailored solutions to unlock the potential of your company, whatever its size or sector.
The LEP also makes it their job to understand the breadth of support available, saving you time and giving you the freedom to focus on running your business.
You could benefit from expert advice to:
- Develop new products, processes or services
- Secure business finance
- Increase or start exporting
- Adopt greener business practices
- Develop your workforce skills
- Connect and learn from like-minded businesses
- Build resilience into your business
Cumbria LEP - here to help
Messages for employers from the HSE
Managing home workers’ health and safety
The HSE home working guidance is for anyone who employs home workers, including those who split their time between their workplace and home (sometimes called hybrid working).
The guidance has been redesigned and expanded to provide more detail on straightforward actions to manage home workers’ health and safety.
This includes the risks of stress and poor mental health as well as working with display screen equipment (DSE).
There is also advice for home workers themselves, as well as a video and practical tips on good posture when working with DSE.
Working Minds campaign launched
The campaign encourages employers to promote good mental health in work.
Launched by Sarah Albon, HSE chief executive, at this week’s HSE Health and Work Conference, Working Minds raises awareness about how to recognise and respond to the signs of stress.
Work-related stress is now the number one cause of employee sickness absence, with major factors including workload pressures - tight deadlines, too much responsibility and a lack of managerial support.
Working Minds is aimed specifically at supporting small businesses by providing employers and workers with advice that is easy to implement, including simple steps to introduce the principles of the stress management standards.
Find out more about the Working Minds campaign.
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Help and Support from the Federation of Small Businesses
How to manage workplace health and safety during winter?
Making sure your business is a safe place is essential. From slips and trips on frozen pathways to unseen hazards in poorly lit spaces, learn how you can mitigate hazards in the winter. Find out more
How to hire an apprentice
The FSB guide will take you through the process of hiring an apprentice and what you need to do, from choosing an apprenticeship standard to filling out the right paperwork. Read the helpful guide
How to calculate your carbon footprint as a small business
Not sure where to start with measuring your carbon footprint? From the reputational benefits and cost savings to the emissions you need to calculate, our guide takes you through the process. Find out more
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Good News Stories
Computer wiz kids earn apprenticeships at Indelible Data in Maryport
In Cumbria reported the success of two young men who started on a path in cyber security aged just ten have come through a rigorous selection process to earn apprenticeships. Tom Boughton, 20, and Aidan Collins,18, both faced stiff competition for the 18-month cyber security engineer apprenticeship, but their knowledge and enthusiasm set them apart.
Both apprentices are already assisting senior staff with security audits as well as spending one day a week on study and apprenticeship modules. Full story: Indelible Data
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Cockermouth’s Christmas Advert
There is nothing that gets you in the Christmas spirit like a good Christmas advert. Visit Cockermouth’s Christmas offering highlights the importance of shopping local.
They have Christmas 'all wrapped up’ and released their ‘Love our festive Local’ video last week. The story of a young boy on the hunt to find Christmas presents for his family captures the local shops and cafes perfectly.
We thoroughly enjoyed watching the local Christmas advert, we hope you do too! Love our Festive local
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(Advert funded by The Government's Welcome Back Fund, funded by ERDF administered by Allerdale Borough Council in partnership with Cockermouth Town Council)
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We love a success story!
Michael Farrer has built £1m furniture business in Workington. His idea for a new business began to form as he was commuting to Carlisle every day from his home near Workington.
An accountant by training, Michael was working as a finance business partner at Story Homes, but was also hankering to follow a calling to run his own business.
He began by absorbing huge amounts of business audiobooks and podcasts on his daily drive to work and his mind gradually turned towards starting an ecommerce business. See Micheal's story of growth as told by In Cumbria
The Acumen Collection - as the business progresses, Michael says he would like to diversify the range and move into a third warehouse. He is also on the lookout for people who are interested in joining him to run the business as it grows to the point where an extra layer of management is required.
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Upcoming events
Federation of Small Businesses
Going green in your business - Thursday 25 November, 10am - 11am Book Here
Women entrepreneurs in hospitality - Tuesday 30 November, 11am - 12pm Book Here
Lighting the motivation inside your people and customers - Friday 3 December, 11am - 12.30pm Book Here
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Digital Tech Cumbria
Social Media Strategy – Tuesday 30 November 2021, 10am Book Here
Using Instagram to support your business – Tuesday 21 December 2021, 10am Book Here
Using LinkedIn to attract new business – Tuesday 11th January 2022, 10am Book Here
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Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Online training course – Steps to a Confident Self Workshop for Business Women
With Laura Cadman of Laura Cadman Limited – 29 November & 6 December 2021
What do we mean by confident?
When You:
- Own your Space
- Claim your Voice
- Unquestionably believe in your abilities
Then you will:
- Feel great about yourself
- Trust and rely on yourself to make the right decisions
- Have Confidence, Courage and Drive to go after the bold opportunities you are truly capable of!
More information.
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Funded by the Welcome Back Fund - funded by ERDF |
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