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Community Panels open for business
Our new Community Panels are up and running and groups can apply for support.
The eight panels each have a budget to invest in their area. Residents and partners help decide what their local priorities should be, and the panel supports projects matching those priorities.
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Council partnership provides new homes in Keswick
A former mountain bike shop and appliance showroom in Keswick has been converted into four new affordable homes for locals.
The building on Otley Road is owned by Cumberland Council and has been transformed into four modern apartments which have all been let to people who work in the town.
The traditional slate building has been completely converted, with new wiring and plumbing inside. The one-bedroom apartments have solar panels on the roof, with convenient parking and cycle racks, new kitchens and bathrooms.
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Cumbria Adoption launches campaign to find forever homes for children who wait longer
In its latest campaign Cumbria Adoption is reaching out to find loving forever families for children who traditionally wait longer to be adopted; up to 13 months longer for children over five.
The children in Cumbria who tend to wait longest for adoption are sisters and brothers who need to live together, older children and those with additional or complex needs.
Cumbria Adoption service, which works on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, helped to find families for 34 children from Cumbria last year.
Around 40 per cent of the children who were waiting for homes last year were brothers and sisters staying together, while 14 per cent of children with a plan of adoption had a disability.
The adoption service welcome adopters regardless of age, marital status, gender, sexuality, disability or employment status and in most cases the process takes 6-8 months.
During August, Cumbria Adoption will be at a number of summer shows and are also holding an online event, where you can speak to our team and ask any questions you may have:
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Wednesday 2 August - Speak to our team at Cartmel Show, Cartmel Park, LA11 6QF, from 10am to 3pm
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Friday 4 August - Speak to our team at Whitehaven Health and Wellbeing Festival at the Recreation Ground, Coach Road, from 10am until 3pm
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Saturday 19 August - Join online event from the comfort and privacy of your home at 10am. To book onto our upcoming event please email events@cumbriaadoption.org.uk
Cracking comedy line up coming to Maryport
Four amazing comedians, one fabulous town - the excellent Maryport Taste of the Sea comedy night returns next month.
The event, which takes place on Friday 11 August, launches Maryport Taste of the Sea, in partnership with Maryport Town Council – the fabulous food and drink festival which will be back in the heart of the town on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August.
Tickets cost £20 and are on sale now. The show starts at 7.30pm and takes place at Maryport ARLFC, Mealpot Road.
MC for the evening is Dave Twentyman, described as ‘brilliant’ by TV comic John Bishop. His style is upbeat, cheery and warm, and this seasoned northern comedian can endear himself to even the rowdiest of crowds.
He’s joined by three other great faces from the UK and international comedy circuit.
...and have your say on the colour of the new boardwalk in Maryport
The public are being asked for their views on the colour of a new Boardwalk which will improve accessibility at one of Maryport’s seaside locations.
The new stretch of pathway being created by Cumberland Council will join the town’s promenade and harbourside crossing the sandy area known locally as La’al Harbour. It will be made of a very strong glass reinforced plastic material with a honeycomb structure so water won’t pool on it. Structural engineers have designed it to be non-slip and it will be located above the tideline so will not be affected by the seawater unless there are very high tides.
Five colours are on offer – each of them widely available in case of future maintenance, and to ensure they are the most cost-effective for the Council. The main strip of pathway will be edged in a different material for safety reasons to make it stand out from the surrounding sands.
The five colours are ‘green’, ‘teak’, ‘sand’ ‘light grey’ and ‘dark grey’ and members of the public are being invited to vote for their favourite.
Cumberland Council responds to rail consultation
Cumberland Council is formally responding to the public consultation initiated by the Rail Delivery Group regarding the proposed closure of ticket offices and changes to staff roles at various train stations.
At its Full Council meeting this week (Tuesday 25 July), Members expressed their deep concern over the proposed changes and highlighted the potential negative impacts on passengers, particularly vulnerable groups and those with accessibility needs.
The consultation, which was launched on the 5 July, allowed a very limited timeframe of just three weeks for responses, raising concerns about the sufficiency of the consultation process to gather comprehensive feedback from stakeholders.
The proposed changes are expected to affect several stations within the Cumberland area, including Northern stations in Workington and Whitehaven, as well as the Avanti West Coast station in Carlisle. Cumberland Council's response is based on local evidence and is in alignment with the supporting responses submitted by the Local Enterprise Partnership transport and infrastructure group and Transport for the North. Transport for the North emphasised the need for holistic reform, considering the needs of all station users and local communities.
Community events to tackle antisocial behaviour
COMMUNITY partners are tackling antisocial issues with a series of events in west Cumbria this summer - the first of which we held on Friday.
Allerdale Local Focus Hub – a problem-solving partnership co-ordinated by Cumberland Council and Cumbria Police – has arranged community days in four west Cumbrian locations.
The Operation Respect events will feature access to wellbeing services, financial support, sports sessions, fun activities, food and community clean-ups.
The remaining events take place between 10am and 3pm as follows on these dates and at these locations:
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Wednesday, 2 August - Firth View Walk, Westfield, Workington.
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Tuesday, 8 August - The Oval Centre, Salterbeck, Workington.
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Thursday, 24 August - The Centre, Ewanrigg, Maryport.
Cumbria Archive Service commended for outstanding local heritage preservation
Through its successful mid-point inspection, Cumbria Archive Service has proven its dedication to upholding the highest standards in archival excellence.
Archive Service Accreditation is the UK standard for archive services, ensuring the efficient management and improvement of archival institutions through external validation and identification of best practices. The accreditation process involves rigorous assessments by trained assessors, followed by confirmation from the Archive Service Accreditation Panels.
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