Maryport’s beach gets its day in the sun
Works will get underway this autumn to improve access across the top of the small beach within Maryport Harbour.
Contractors have been appointed by Cumberland Council to build the Boardwalk - a new stretch of accessible pathway that will link the town’s harbourside and promenade. It will cross the patch of sand on the small beach, following the route of a well-used informal path.
The Boardwalk will become a new focal point of the seafront, drawing people from the harbourside to the promenade and vice versa, and also improving connectivity with the town. Its proximity to Christ Church, the new location for the Maritime Museum, and the new Shipping Brow Gallery is another plus, as is the fact it will become a useful link between the harbourside and its tourist attractions and Hadrian’s Cycleway.
The new Boardwalk will incorporate a very strong and durable decking surface made of glass - reinforced plastic. This material is highly durable, non-slip and has a honeycomb structure so rainwater and sea-spray won’t pool on it. The Boardwalk will be located above the mean high water mark but has been designed to cope with the impact of very high tides and storm surges.
Two of Cumbria’s schools pave the way for a bright future with an exciting new redevelopment works
Cumberland Council has started construction work on two schools in Cumbria, that are expanding their sixth form facilities.
The project was initiated by Cumbria County Council, and now Cumberland Council is responsible for the improvement works with an investment of nearly £1million.
New 6th form facilities are being created for Whitehaven’s Mayfield School and Carlisle’s James Rennie School, allowing Mayfield to increase from 197 to 230 places and James Rennie to increase from 159 to 195.
The new facilities are being created away from the existing schools. Mayfield’s new 6th form will occupy the former St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Cockermouth, while in Carlisle St Edmund’s Church on Orton Road will be given new purpose meeting the needs of young people with special educational needs.
Both sites will be leased from the Diocese of Lancaster by Cumberland Council.
Update on ongoing industrial action with Allerdale Waste Services
Allerdale Waste Services and Cumberland Council officers are working tirelessly to resolve the current ongoing strike action from UNITE and GMB Trade Unions in relation to the waste and recycling collection service provided by Allerdale Waste Service (AWS).
New all-terrain vehicles
A network of Tramper all-terrain mobility scooters has been launched in the North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark, enabling more people to access the countryside.
North Pennines Outdoor Mobility has been developed by the North Pennines AONB Partnership, with funding of £44,000 from Defra’s Access for All programme. Additional funding of £11,000 came through the AONB Partnership’s Tees-Swale: naturally connected programme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Working with partners across the AONB, there will be five sites across the North Pennines with one mobility scooter available at each location, and eight identified routes to explore and enjoy the landscape. On the north-west fringe of the AONB, at Talkin Tarn Country Park, Carlisle there is a flat route around the perimeter of the glacial tarn, taking in woodlands and wildlife.
For more information on the hire locations and how to book, visit https://www.northpennines.org.uk/visit-explore/north-pennines-outdoor-mobility/
Trampers can also be hired in our area at Whinlatter: https://www.forestryengland.uk/whinlatter-forest/tramper-hire-whinlatter-forest
60 Years of Cumbria Outdoors – share your memories of Hawse End
This year marks a special anniversary for Cumberland Council’s outdoor education service, Cumbria Outdoors.
Based out of Hawse End, Derwentwater, Cumbria Outdoors is getting ready to celebrate its 60th year of welcoming schools and family groups to its centres to take part in activities such as canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, caving and more.
Were you one of those people who took part in a residential visit?
As part of marking its 60th year, Cumbria Outdoors is asking for people to share their memories of their visit – and photos too. You may even be invited to the celebration event in the Autumn. Email Gavin Smallbone with your memories.
You can find out more about Cumbria Outdoors online.
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Council agrees £1m investment into its communities
LOCAL communities in Cumberland Council area will see £1m worth of investment thanks to spending plans agreed by the council’s Executive committee.
The Council receives money through the Sellafield Social Impact Investment Fund to help support both the Sellafield Social Impact Strategy and the council’s own priorities.
As part of the strategy, the money must be split evenly between the former council areas of Allerdale and Copeland and can be used to support projects, initiatives and activities which benefit the local community and economy.
Blaze Bridge in High Lorton to undergo repairs
Cumberland Council is informing residents, visitors, and businesses that Blaze Bridge located in High Lorton will be undergoing repairs in July.
The Highways team started the refurbishment work on Monday 3 July. The project is expected to take between six to eight weeks to complete and the team will be working from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday.
The refurbishment of the bridge includes:
- rock armour placement
- retaining wall and approach wall rebuild
- carriageway drainage improvements
- repointing of bridge elements
During this time, the road will be fully closed for all vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians with no access allowed. This closure is necessary to carry out these essential maintenance works, and to ensure the safety of all road users. There will be a signed diversion route in place.
For more information, please contact Cumberland Council’s Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3736.
Cumberland Council wishes to thank the community for their continued support and patience while improvements are made to the bridge and apologises for any inconvenience and disruption caused.
Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week...
Our Local Focus Hub colleagues have been working with partner agencies on a number of activities to mark Anti-social Behaviour Week.
This has included taking to the streets of Carlisle with the police looking to see if Public Space Protection Orders are being upheld, and meeting up with local residents across our patch to discuss the issues which affect their lives.
This is an important issue for people which can not only negatively affect their lives, but also make them feel less proud of the place in which they live.
To find out how to report issues such as flytipping residents should go to our website. For police issues they should call 101 unless it is an emergency or there is a risk to life, then they should call 999.
... and a new partnership launched to tackle underage drinking in Workington
A new partnership which aims to highlight the risks of underage drinking was launched in Workington on Monday 3 July.
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs) are made up of partnerships between Local Authorities, Police, youth providers, schools, retailers, neighbourhood groups and health providers.
Partners in the South Workington CAP include Cumberland Council, Cumbria Police, Edge NE, third sector support, licensing leads, schools and Public Health.
Avian Flu
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N1 (otherwise known as bird flu) has been confirmed in birds at premises near Bootle.
As a result, the Animal and Plant Health Agency imposed a 3km protection zone around the area as well as a 10km surveillance zone. More information on this and what it means can be found at: gov.uk/animal-disease-cases-england/bird-flu-near-bootle-copeland-cumbria-aiv-2023-slash-34
We have also received reports of dead wild birds along the west coast.
Dead birds must not be handled by members of the public, and dogs should be kept on leads, if possible, particularly on beaches or in areas where birds are known to gather.
Lakes College - opening up of the Digital Accelerator
Lakes College launched their Digital Accelerator Hub this week.
The £1 million hub project is one of five projects identified by the Town Deal Board in the Workington Town Investment Plan and funded as part of the Workington Town Deal and is the first Town Deal project to be completed in Cumberland. It has been delivered in partnership with Lakes College who have project managed and developed the Hub.
The Hub will provide 250 places annually providing:
- High Level Digital Skills in support of sectors and industries in West Cumbria and the wider County
- A repurposed and reconfigured specialist facility with discrete access and a range of digital kit, equipment, networking, and software
- Skills, training and qualifications that will be supported by a range of up to date hardware and software supported by enhanced network capability and a specialist teaching facility to enable training in coding, web design, 3D modelling and AI, BIM, with access to the college’s VR facilities and robotics
- Programmes of learning developed by Lakes College staff and partner institutions
- Digital literacy skills for adults in Workington
More info at: Digital Accelerator Hub at Lakes College - Lakes College (lcwc.ac.uk)
Apprenticeship opportunities
We have some amazing new apprenticeship opportunities for autumn 2023 in Cumberland Council. Please spread the word about our vacancies to everyone that you or your respective teams work with, let them know about these great opportunities and encourage them to apply now.
There are a great range of opportunities, working in different teams including Legal, Adult Social Care, Apprenticeships Team and Finance, including:
- Health and Social Care - Adult Support Care Workers Level 2.
- Customer Service Level 2 and Level 3.
- Business Administrator Level 3.
- Assistant Accountant Level 3.
All the applicants need to do is register their interest at apprentice@cumbria.gov.uk and send us a CV. We will send them a short application form and if shortlisted they’ll be invited to the Recruitment and Interview Days taking place in each area on Friday 11 August 2023 in Carlisle.
Go to the Jobs Pages for more details about these great opportunities at: Council job vacancies | Cumberland Council.
If you would like any further information or advice and guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Apprenticeship Team by emailing apprentice@cumbria.gov.uk or call 01228 221400.
National Trail Diversion: Hadrian’s Wall Path in Carlisle temporarily closed
Cumberland Council is informing residents, businesses, and visitors that the Hadrian’s Wall Path in Carlisle will be temporarily closed for two weeks, from Monday 10 July.
The public footpath carrying the Hadrian’s Wall Path, located adjacent to the River Eden between the Sheep Mount and Engine Lonning in Carlisle, will be temporarily closed for two weeks. This closure is necessary to carry out essential safety works on dying and diseased trees that are overhanging the path.
To ensure the works can be carried out in nesting season a habitat assessment will be carried out prior to the commencement of any work.
New Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria appointed
Mr Alexander Scott appointed as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria.
The Office of the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alexander Scott on 5 July 2023 as the new Lord-Lieutenant, succeeding Claire Hensman, who has served since January 2013.
Mr Scott will assume his new role immediately, taking on the responsibility of representing His Majesty The King in Cumbria.
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