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Also in this week's issue:
More than £350,000 of government funding has been secured for public swimming pools in Workington, Cockermouth, Wigton and Whitehaven.
Cumberland Council successfully bid for the money as part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund round one.
It has recently been announced that £364,388 revenue support was granted by government.
Sport England is managing the fund on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
The fund aims to support leisure facilities with swimming pools experiencing increased cost pressures and funding will support continued pool provision for communities.
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Active Cumbria’s new Live Longer Better ’12 days of Christmas’ campaign suggests alternative presents to help the older adults we care about reduce their risk of frailty and other long term health conditions, boost physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, recondition, rejuvenate and reduce their risk of dementia too.
From trainers to an electric toothbrush and dance classes to gym memberships ’12 days of Christmas’ encourages everyone to make 2023 the year you give gifts that enable the older adults in your life to live longer better in 2024.
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The council's work to help local people remain healthy and active in later life, has featured in this year's Annual Report from the Chief Medical Officer. You can read the report online: Chief Medical Officer’s annual report 2023: health in an ageing society - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Met Office is warning that Storm Debi has the potential to bring very strong and disruptive winds on Monday 13 November. They have issued a yellow weather warning.
What to expect according to the Met Office
- Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
- Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
Keep an eye on the latest news on the Met Office website: Weather and climate change - Met Office
This week has been Occupational Therapy Week 2023.
It helps to raise awareness and celebrate the vital role that occupational therapists play in supporting individuals of all ages to live meaningful and fulfilling lives by overcoming physical, cognitive, or psychological challenges through means of occupation, that is everyday activities that matter to them.
Occupational therapy supports people whose physical, mental health, environment or social circumstances make it difficult to take part in the occupations (activities) that matter to them. An occupational therapist will work with the person to identify their strengths and to help overcome the barriers to their meaningful occupations.
Cumberland Council’s Occupational Therapy Team have been getting out and about in the community during Occupational Therapy Week to promote the great work of the service. This includes school visits and speaking to students about Occupational Therapy as a career choice.
If you feel that you, or someone you know, would benefit from the support of our Occupational Therapy Team please call 0300 3733732.
We have this week, been sharing the story of a resident whose life spiralled out of control due to a gambling addiction.
It is hoped the man’s testimony will encourage others to seek support and was part of our activities to mark Safer Gambling Week.
An animated video sharing the resident’s story was launched at an event hosted by Rosehill on Monday 13 November, at the United Reformed Church in Whitehaven.
The video has been commissioned by Cumberland Council and Sellafield Ltd.
...Egremont...
We completed an extensive street cleansing initiative for Egremont.
The project was finalised in October and focused on eliminating stubborn dirt from pavements and pedestrianised zones, enhancing the overall cleanliness and appeal of the area for residents and visitors alike.
Deep clean at Egremont | Cumberland Council
...and in Whitehaven
We also carried out a focused programme for cleaning activity within Whitehaven.
During the past week, this project has seen the repainting bollards and sign columns, pruning overgrown Buddleia plants (near the old Barclays location), eradicating graffiti, employing pressure washers to clear weed-choked channel drains, sprucing up planters, replacing damaged bins, and thoroughly cleaning the street furniture. Additionally, remnants of old flyposting have been removed, and weeds have been cleared from the railings.
The council teams also conducted a thorough cleaning of the war memorial in Castle Park.
Whitehaven's remarkable revitalisation | Cumberland Council
There are forthcoming carriageway improvement works on London Road, Carlisle.
The Highways teams will be implementing a carriageway inlay project to improve the quality and longevity of the A6 London Road, Carlisle. Ironwork will be replaced throughout the area, which will facilitate future maintenance. Additionally, a fresh set of road markings will be applied upon completion of the project.
These works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 15 November 2023 for nine nights and will conclude on Monday 27 November 2023 (excluding weekends). The improvement works will be taking place between Highwood Crescent and Eastern Way, during the evening.
Work to assess, and put plans in place, for the Old Courthouse building in Cockermouth is continuing.
Agencies - including Natural England, Historic England, the Environment Agency and Cumberland Council - are assessing options for the site which partially collapsed last month.
Read more on our website at: The Old Courthouse building, Cockermouth | Cumberland Council
Libraries in Cumbria launch online survey to shape the future of PC services.
Residents in Cumbria are invited to take part in a short survey launched this week to help shape the future of PC services. By completing the survey, participants have the opportunity to win a £20 Amazon voucher as a token of appreciation for their contribution.
Participate in the survey and have your voice heard.
Our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Service is hosting a series of drop in events within libraries over the coming months.
The sessions will provide anyone who cares for SEND children and young people with an opportunity to speak direct the service managers about SEND provision in the Cumberland Council area.
The first session will take place in Whitehaven Library on Monday 13 November, between 1.30pm and 3pm. The second session is scheduled to take place in Carlisle Library on 5 December between 1.30pm and 3pm. Additional locations will include in Workington, Keswick, Aspatria and Millom; these sessions will be in 2024 and confirmed dates will be announced on Cumberland Council’s social media channels.
The SEND Service are encouraging families to attend to provide their views, ask their questions, and offer suggestion on the future direction of SEND services in Cumberland.
asking the Cleator Moor community for their feedback on the proposed plans to develop a wildlife site within their neighbourhood.
Funded by the Cumbria Community Forest (CCF), which has a vision to plant 150 hectares (or around 210 football pitches) nationally of trees over the next five years. The woodlands and forests that will be planted, will capture around 32,910 tonnes of CO2 over the lifetime of the trees.
During Cumberland Council's Highways and Transport Strategic Board meeting held on Friday 10 November, various Highways and Transport matters were deliberated upon and granted approval. The closure of Thirlmere's U7003 was one of several TRO’s (traffic regulation orders) that was approved.
The council understands that the closure of U7003 at Thirlmere is causing inconvenience to all road users, however, the message that Members were keen to reinforce was that it has always been the councils aim to ensure that the U7003 is reopened for all users, as soon as the safety risks have been removed from Rough Crag.
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