Council pays tribute following the death of former Chief Executive
Following the sad death of Copeland Council’s former Chief Executive Pat Graham, Cumberland Council Chief Executive and former Allerdale Chief Executive, Andrew Seekings, has paid tribute.
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Bank holiday collections
In the former Allerdale area, there will be no collections on Monday 28 August and refuse collections throughout the week will take place one day later than normal, including a Saturday collection for those normally collected on Friday.
Following the announcement that strike action has now ended, work is now underway to safely reintroduce all waste and recycling collection services in a phased approach over the coming weeks.
Kerbside collections of glass, cans and plastic will restart from Tuesday 29 August. Collections of other recycling (garden waste and paper/cardboard) will be reintroduced in a phased approach over the next few weeks. No collections of these materials will take place w/c 28 August.
Further details about the re-introduction of services for residents will be available soon.
Recycling bring sites are available for glass, cans, plastics, paper, and card. Sites continue to be serviced more regularly. Details of sites can be found at https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-street-cleaning/recycling/recycling-banks
In the Carlisle and the former Copeland areas, there will be no changes to refuse and recycling collections during the bank holiday. Collections will take place on bank holiday Monday.
Market returns 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, shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a huge mix of authentic continental treats in the city centre.
Stalls will be open between:
- Friday 25 August: 9am - 6pm.
- Saturday 26 August: 9am - 6pm.
- Sunday 27 August: 10am - 5pm.
- Bank Holiday Monday, 28 August: 10am - 5pm.
Results day for GCSE students!
The nervous wait was over yesterday for students across Cumberland as they received their GCSE results.
This year marks the return to pre-pandemic grading arrangements with senior examiners asked to set boundaries so that overall national results are similar to those of 2019.
Minor fall in Cumberland A-Level results contrasts with national outcome
Early indications of a minor fall in Cumberland A-Level results is a positive against the sharp fall in national results.
Following the high emotion of A-Level results day, a picture of the overall performance of students in Cumberland is beginning to emerge; with a minor fall contrasting to the national record fall in results.
This summer marked the first time students returned to exam-based assessments, following teacher-assessed grades received during the Covid pandemic.
Nationally, there has been a significant reduction in A-Level results this year, as grading readjusts to pre-pandemic levels. It was expected that Cumberland results would mirror this performance.
Improvement works on the A6071 Gretna to Longtown
Cumberland Council is informing residents and businesses that there will be important improvement works on the A6071 Gretna to Longtown.
These works are scheduled to commence on Monday 21 August 2023 for four nights, under night-time road closures from 7pm to 6am (the following morning).
To enable the council to complete works safely, during the works, the road located between the A6071 Longtown to Gretna will be closed each night, with a signed diversion route in place. People are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the designated diversion route.
Fixing potholes across Cumberland
From June 26 to 17 August 2023, our fantastic jet patching teams have already repaired a whopping 4395 potholes, covering a massive 11,871m2 area!
That's some serious teamwork using 242m³ of material.
Right now, we're down to just 241 reported potholes in the system. Of course, this number will go up as more people report them, but don't worry – we're on top of it!
Don't forget: If you spot a pothole, please report it! Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/CumberlandHighwaysEnquiry, or call the Highways Hotline, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, at 0300 373 3736. Your input means a smoother ride for everyone!
If you live in the wards of Bransty, Egremont North, Hillcrest and Hensingham, Howgate, Kells and Sandwith, or Mirehouse, we want to hear from you.
Your Whitehaven and Coastal Community Panel is asking what your community needs – so that investment can be directed to projects that make a difference to you.
As well as a detailed survey, we have a second one simply asking ‘How would you use £1,000 to make a positive difference in your community?’ So get your thinking caps on!
There will also be an event next month where you can some along and give us your views in person – watch this space for details.
You can complete the priorities questionnaire here: Microsoft Forms
Or get creative and tell us exactly how you would spend £1,000 to improve your community here Microsoft Forms
New investment plans for Maryport revealed
Locals and visitors alike have helped to inspire new investment plans for Maryport which aim to enhance and develop three of its biggest assets - the town’s high street, harbour and promenade.
The project plans include a splash park and BMX and skate track, an outdoor event space near the harbourside and a new foodie destination on the prom, as well as improvements to the Wave Centre. Designed to have something to appeal to every age group, and with a new wayfinding scheme to tie them all together, the developments will be completed by Summer 2024 – if the Government gives the go-ahead.
Big economic boost from Maryport’s Taste of the Sea event
The third Maryport Taste of the Sea festival, held in partnership with Maryport Town Council, boosted the local economy by more than £790,000, according to independent research.
An estimated 10,000 people came for the event, despite the windy wet weather, and 79% of them made their trip to Maryport specifically for the food and drink festival, which is organised by Cumberland Council.
Three quarters of those attending Taste of the Sea were from Cumberland, and another 13% were from elsewhere in Cumbria. 12% of people were from outside of the county, an increase on 6% in 2022. Visitors from outside of Cumbria came primarily from the North East (33%), South East (21%) and the East Midlands (17%).
August bank holiday arrangements
On the build up to another bank holiday, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services.
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