Communities invited to set priorities for investment
Cumberland Council’s new community panels are keen to hear exactly what should be supported in each area.
The councillor groups are asking people to fill in a survey about their priorities for their communities. This will help the panels form Neighbourhood Investment Plans that support the right projects in those areas.
Cumberland Council Deputy Leader, Councillor Lisa Brown, said: “It’s vitally important as many people as possible have their say. The whole Community Panel structure is underpinned by a desire for communities to help decide what’s needed.
“We need to know exactly what people want to see in their area. If you have ever sat at home thinking the council doesn't listen, we want to change that, and show we are committed to listening and being led by residents.
“We want to invest in the right things and only our communities can tell us that. These consultations are how people can take part in that process and make a difference.”
Market comes to Carlisle
A popular international market is set to return to Carlisle city centre between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 August.
Organised by Market Place Europe, the award-winning International Market is supported by Cumberland Council, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre. Stalls will be open between:
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Thursday 24 August: 9am - 6pm.
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Friday 25 August: 9am - 6pm.
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Saturday 26 August: 9am - 6pm.
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Sunday 27 August: 10am - 5pm.
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Bank Holiday Monday, 28 August: 10am - 5pm.
The event will include a great selection of arts, crafts, unique gifts and local traders.
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Bikeability Trust show Cumbria ranked in the top ten of local authority areas for 2022-23
New figures from the Bikeability Trust show Cumbria ranked in the top ten of local authority areas for 2022–23 with training delivered to 78% of Year 6 pupils.
Delivered across the County by Active Cumbria and their partner Cyclewise, Bikeability cycle training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, but they also gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing.
Come and join us for a Talk and Tidy event in Hensingham
Come and join us for our Talk and Tidy event in Hensingham on Wednesday, 23 August.
We’ll be in the Kie Park and Richmond Hill Road areas from 11am until 1pm and we’d love to see you there.
You can help pick some litter, chat to police, our officers and other organisations about your community. Everyone is welcome.
The regular Talk and Tidy events are organised by the Copeland Local Focus Hub. The Hub is a partnership of bodies - police, council, housing providers and others - who work together to tackle antisocial behaviour.
Library events for all the family
Cumberland Council Library Service is hosting a variety of fantastic events over the coming weeks.
The Summer Reading Challenge continues to play an important part in the event schedule. It’s not too late to sign up to the challenge, though you don’t need to have entered to join in on the fun! There are a range of activities taking place throughout our libraries, aimed at different age groups. All these events are totally free!
Autism Information and Support Hub launches for Cumbrian families
Over the past few months, members of the SEND Partnership have been working to produce the Autism Information and Support Hub, a central location for autism resources and information for families in Cumbria.
This was in response to family feedback saying that information and resources about autism sometimes proved difficult to find, and having all the information in one place would be beneficial. The Hub features information on the assessment pathway, what happens after the assessment, the graduated support to autism, as well as how to access support.
(Westmorland and Furness Council‘s Local Offer also has a mirrored version of this Hub).
The Hub will continue to develop with more localised information over the coming months with feedback from families and individuals.
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