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Penrith BID secure new term
Penrith Town Council were pleased to receive the news that the Penrith Business Improvement District (BID) had been successful in securing a new five year term. This will allow the BID to continue delivering projects and services for the business community in the town, but also for the benefit of residents and tourists.
At its Communities Committee meeting on Monday 12 June, Penrith Town Council resolved to use its voting allocation in favour of the BID renewal.
The Town Council looks forward to working with the BID when they commence their work from the 01 August 2023.
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We're looking for a new councillor for Penrith East Ward - could it be you?
Following the Town Council elections in May, we have one unfilled seat in Penrith East Ward which we can fill by co-option.
Ordinary co-option following a non-contested election is a process whereby a qualifying person can be appointed by the Council during the course of a Council meeting to fill a vacant seat after election.
You can apply to become a councillor if:
- you are 18 or over,
- you are a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any member state of the EU
- you are and will continue to be on the electoral role for Penrith
- you have lived in or within 3 miles of the parish for at least 12 months
- you have occupied land or other premises in the parish area for at least 12 months
- your main or only place of work for at least 12 months is in Penrith
You cannot stand if you are the subject of a bankruptcy restriction or order, you have been in prison (or have a suspended sentence) of 3 months or more, have been disqualified under the Representation of the People Act or you are the subject to the notification requirement of or under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. More details can be found on the Electoral Commission Website.
For more information about the role and for a copy of an application form, please visit the Penrith Town Council website or email: office@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Monday 3 July 2023. Applications will then be considered at Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023.
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At its meeting of the Communities Committee on Monday 12 June, Penrith Town Council agreed to become a partner of the Eden Rivers Trust's exciting new project: Access to Eden.
Access to Eden is an engagement project giving groups of people who may lack; mobility, opportunity or confidence access to the nature and rivers of Eden.
Access to Eden aims to break down the physical, social and cultural barriers that prevent people from accessing the natural heritage of Eden and build the bridges needed to give them the confidence to enjoy our blue and green spaces!
Access to Eden, currently in its development phase, is being funded through the National Heritage Lottery Fund, with a further four years planned (the delivery phase) subject to funding.
Penrith Town Council have agreed to become a partner of the Access to Eden project to collaborate and deliver projects related to climate change, connectivity and open green space.
The town council also agreed to commit £500 to the Eden Rivers Trust for each year of the delivery phase of the Access to Eden project (2024-28) for the running of the Tree Nursery at Brackenber Allotments.
For more information about the Eden Rivers Trust, visit their website.
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Penrith Town Council, working with Plug & Play and the Penrith Arts and Culture group, have arranged for bands to play around Penrith on every Saturday across the Summer.
This weekend we have Tarzans Nuts playing at the Bandstand!
Check them out if you're in and around the town centre on Saturday!
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Penrith Town Council have recently refurbished and restored the Coronation bench on Beacon Edge.
The bench was in need of repair having been weathered in its location.
The bench is now back in situ, ready for people to sit back, relax and take in the stunning views of the Lake District fells!
Penrith Town Council have recently funded the restoration of three early 19th century historic milestones to the north of Penrith!
The milestones were in need of a little TLC and work has been brilliantly carried out by Terry Moore of the Milestone Society who also restored the Mile Marker at Carleton Brow on our behalf two years ago.
Full Council Meeting
- Date: Monday 17 July 2023
- Time: 6.00pm- 8.00pm
- Venue: Unit 2, Church House, 19-24 Friargate
Finance Committee:
- Date: Monday 18 September 2023
- Time: 4.00pm- 6.00pm
- Venue: Board Room, Unit 1 Church House, 19-24 Friargate
Planning Committee:
- Date: Monday 3 July 2023
- Time: 4.00pm- 6.00pm
- Venue: Unit 2, Church House, 19-24 Friargate
Communities Committee:
- Date: Monday 9 October 2023
- Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
- Venue: Boardroom, Unit 1, Church House, 19-24 Friargate
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