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In this week's edition:
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council.
In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as well as empty aerosols and metal screw tops.
Do you know how to keep your mind and body healthy as the colder and darker nights draw in?
We are urging residents to reach out and speak to loved ones and professionals if they’re struggling with their physical or mental health.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is known to be prevalent at this time of year, with the lack of sunlight affecting people negatively, and symptoms peaking from November to February.
Younger people, those with a history of depression, or with family members who have the disorder are more likely to be affected. Symptoms include:
- A persistent low mood.
- Lack of energy.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities.
- Irritability.
- Feelings of despair, guilt, or worthlessness.
- Difficulty concentrating.
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Thanks to everyone that joined us at this year's Fireshow in Carlisle.
Thanks also to our amazing events team, stewards, and Merlin Fireworks for putting on such a great show.
The event was also supported by emergency services including Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Local businesses and organisations have also provided support: Brampton Pallets, Cumbria Waste Recycling, Cabletech (Edmundson Electrical), Laversdale Timber, Travis Perkins, Johnstone’s Decorating Centre, Wallace Oils, T G Norman Timber Ltd, Carlisle Rotary Club and the University of Cumbria.
Also, thanks to the Cumbria Army Cadet Force - Harraby Detachment who are kindly helping us with litter picking after the event.
Photos courtesy of Stuart Walker Photography.
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We have been undertaking a comprehensive street cleaning programme for Millom.
The project started on Sunday 29 October and lasted all week.
The project has effectively eliminated unsightly chewing gum and stubborn dirt from pedestrian areas enhancing the overall cleanliness and appeal of the area for residents and visitors alike.
Dedicated crews equipped with specialist jet washers and mechanical sweepers diligently cleaned the town centre of Millom.
Workington drainage survey and cleaning project update
There will be highway drainage survey and cleaning activities at Hall Brow and Ramsay Brow in Workington next week.
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Resurfacing works at Wetheral
There will be resurfacing works, on the B6263 in Wetheral.
The resurfacing work comprises of a carriageway inlay project which will enhance the road's durability and quality. This involves reshaping the road to improve drainage, replacing ironwork for future maintenance accessibility, and renewing line markings throughout.
The resurfacing works are scheduled to commence on Monday 6 November 2023 for 15 days, until Friday 24 November, weather permitting.
Whelpside culvert improvements
The culvert work at Whelpside along the A591 has officially finished.
The culvert's foundation was in poor condition, and the bottom part got washed away. But thanks to the hardworking Cumberland Highways team, the culvert is now much stronger, making the whole area safer for our community.
The team built a solid 6-metre-wide concrete base that will protect against erosion and reduce the risk of flooding on the A591.
Structural engineers working on behalf of Cumberland Council are making assessments of the interior of the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth after the council was granted a warrant to gain entry.
A warrant of entry was granted on Monday (30 October) at Workington’s Magistrates’ Court.
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