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Penrith Town Council have commissioned Stomping Ground to deliver a Penrith Play Day at Thacka Beck Field on 22 August 2023, between 11am - 2pm!
Penrith Town Council have fully funded the Penrith Play Day, ensuring that any child / young person wanting to attend is able to free of charge.
The day itself will involve building dens, making and creating, circus fun, basic woodworking and playing in Stomping Ground's mud kitchen! As well as music from Blue Jam, a community music project who celebrate their 20th birthday this year!
Bring the whole family and a picnic for a packed day at Thacka beck Field!
For more information about the event, including instructions on how to access the field, please visit the Stomping Ground website.
On Wednesday 28 June, Penrith Town Council Chair and Mayor Doug Lawson visited Ullswater Community College to present certificates of appreciation to students for giving up their time to support younger students with their emotional and mental wellbeing.
17 students from sixth form and Year 10 were presented with wellbeing champion certificates for all of their great work!
Well done to the UCC students- keep up the great work!
At its meeting of Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023, Penrith Town Council co-opted David Knaggs as councillor for the Penrith East Ward.
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.
Councillor Knaggs has been co-opted for the duration of the council term.
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On Councillor Knaggs’ appointment, Penrith Town Council Chair & Mayor Doug Lawson said:
“I am pleased to welcome Councillor Knaggs to Penrith Town Council.
“The people of the Penrith East Ward can be left assured that they will be represented by a councillor who has the best interests of the community at heart and who will work tirelessly to represent their views.
“I look forward to working with Councillor Knaggs over the term of the council.”
The vacancy for Penrith East Ward arose after the local elections on 4 May 2023 which left one seat vacant for Penrith Town Council. This is because only two candidates stood for the three seats available.
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At its meeting of Full Council on Monday 15 May, Penrith Town Council resolved to formally express their interest in accepting ownership of the Carleton Village Hall to be built on the Carleton Heights development by Persimmon Homes.
The terms of reference for an informal Task and Finish Working Group have been approved and meetings will be scheduled to commence.
Penrith Town Council will now be working hard to draw up a Business Case & Options Analysis to look into a number of possibilities including:
- The Council owning and managing the building and the services
it provides long term.
- The Council owning the building and supporting a group of
residents to manage the service several years on from the asset
transfer so that residents manage an existing asset.
- The potential for construction design changes and
improvements including energy efficiency, inclusivity and practical
usability.
For more information, please view the report on the Carleton Village Hall Task and Finish Group to Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023.
At its meeting of Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023, Penrith Town Council resolved to establish a new Penrith Environmental Task and Finish Group.
The Council are aware of significant environmental issues related to industry and traffic in and around Penrith that are of concern to residents.
The Penrith Environmental Task and Finish Group will investigate, discuss and consider options and measures to reduce and mitigate against noise, carbon, mineral, nitrates and odour emissions to improve the quality of life, health (including mental) and well-being of Penrith residents, visitors and workers and the natural environment (e.g River Eden).
This Group will support the Council’s climate change strategy and seek to
demonstrate a town wide approach involving key stakeholders to address
matters of concern.
For more information about this new group Group, please view the report for the Penrith Environmental Task and Finish Group to Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023.
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At its meeting of Full Council on Monday 17 July, Penrith Town Council considered the proposal to install a sandstone plinth around the base of the War Memorial in St Andrews churchyard.
Penrith Town Council were approached by members of the Royal British Legion and other armed forces personnel to give consideration to improving the appearance of the monument, resulting in the proposal to install a sandstone plinth being brought to Full Council.
The outline proposal was approved by Full Council, with Council officers now working hard to agree a final design for the plinth, apply for any consents required and set out the budgetary implications of the proposal to be presented to the Finance Committee.
For more information, about this proposal, please view the War Memorial report to Full Council on Monday 17 July 2023.
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Wetpour installation at Fairhill Playing Field
Penrith Town Council have recently repaired the wetpour surface on the swing roundabout in the Play Area at Fairhill Playing Field.
The edges of the wetpour surface had shrunk over time, so the edges have been cut out and replaced with new wetpour, ensuring the safety of the surface for years to come!
Easy Access Gate latch installed at Thacka Beck Field
A new easy access gate latch has been installed at Thacka Beck Field.
The new gate latch is designed to make it easier to access Thacka Beck Field and is situated on the A686 side of the field.
The new gate latch is part Penrith Town Council's wider improvement scheme for the field which has encompassed tree planting, the installation of bird boxes to support the local wildlife and a new gravel path being installed alongside three benches to make it easier to access and enjoy the field.
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New Glass installed at Bus shelter
A new glass panel has been installed at the Bus Shelter on Bridge Lane.
The previous glass panel had been smashed on a number of occasions as a result of anti-social behaviour.
Allotment Fence Repair
A fallen fence at the Folly Lane allotments has been repaired to ensure the integrity of the allotment boundary.
 For more information about the Assets owned by Penrith Town Council, please visit: Services & Assets - (penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk)
If you notice an issue with one of our assets, please do not hesitate to get in touch via office@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk or by phone: 01768 899 773
An event to launch a new Dementia Friendly Communities Partnership for Eden was held in Penrith earlier this week.
The well-attended event offered dementia advice and support for residents and gave local businesses and services the opportunity to learn about the changes they can make to support customers living with Dementia.
The Eden Dementia Friendly Communities Partnership (which Penrith Town Council are a partner of) will raise awareness of dementia risk factors, prevention strategies, and early signs of dementia, as well as providing information on local support, services and activities for individuals affected by this condition, and their families and carers.
Thank you to everyone who came to the event and made it so special!
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Penrith Town Council, working with Plug & Play, EVAN and the Penrith Arts & Culture group, have funded and arranged for bands / artists to play around Penrith on every Saturday across the Summer.
Sounds Around Town showcases the enormous wealth of local talent we have in Penrith (and the surrounding area) and aims to encourage more visitors into the town centre, and increase the ‘dwell time’ of those visitors by giving them bands / artists worth sticking around for!
As the name suggests, bands / artists play in different areas to encourage footfall throughout the town centre benefitting more local businesses and increasing the vibrancy of the whole town.
All bands / artists play around 2pm and finish on or before 4pm.
This Saturday we have the Lakeland Fiddlers playing at St Andrews around 2pm.
Check them out if you're in and around the town centre on Saturday!
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Penrith Town Council Chair and Mayor Doug Lawson last week attended the unveiling of column artwork at the Devonshire Arcade!
The computer artwork was produced by local artist Lou Armstrong, developed in conjunction with Carlisle College, to celebrate the countryside surrounding Penrith!
Pop into the Devonshire Arcade the next time you're in town to see the columns!
 Photos by Tim Ip (ipography@outlook.com)
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Events & Activities - 28 July
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