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Friday 16 June 2023

In this week's edition:

• TOP STORY: We show commitment to Armed Forces by signing covenant
• This week's headlines:
• In other news...
• The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council

TOP STORY: We show commitment to Armed Forces by signing covenant

Yesterday (Thursday 15 June), we made a significant commitment to the Armed Forces by signing the national Armed Forces Covenant.

This means we recognise the value of serving personnel, veterans, Reserve Forces and military families, and promise to ensure those that serve or have served, and their families, will be treated fairly and will not be disadvantaged by their military life. 

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Jonathan Brook, together with Major Jennifer Henry of the Army HQ Northwest, signed the covenant at a meeting of Full Council in Kendal, following a unanimous vote by members to support it.

We have also appointed three new Armed Forces Champions which will see them champion and advocate on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant in their localities. These are: Councillor Bill McEwan for Barrow, Councillor Mike Eyles for Eden, and Councillor Vicky Hughes for South Lakeland.

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This week's headlines:

Cumbria Adoption invites prospective LGBTQ+ adopters to attend an information event during Pride Month

Cumbria Adoption is inviting members of the LGBTQ+ community to attend an online adoption information event on Wednesday 21 June and find out more about starting their family through adoption during Pride Month 2023.

In other news...

Drowning Prevention Week 17 – 24 June 2023

Drowning Prevention Week is Royal Life Saving Society UK’s annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about water safety and promoting measures to prevent drowning incidents. This essential week serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety education, supervision and preventative measures to save lives and protect individuals from drowning. Find out more more information

Landlords Forum event in Penrith

Calling all Landlords in Westmorland and Furness! Discover the latest industry insights, grants, and government updates at our Landlords' Forum. Join us on Thursday 6 July, from 5pm to 7pm at Penrith Town Hall. Don't miss out on this valuable event designed to help you thrive in the local housing sector. Register now by emailing david.fincham@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

New business advice session in Appleby

Members of our Economic Development and Regeneration Team are holding a Business Advice Session on Monday 10 July – 10am to 1pm at Appleby Public Hall. Opportunity to find out more about business support / grant funding opportunities available in Cumbria. Discuss your business needs with a member of our Economic Development and Regeneration Team! Find out more information and how to attend this event

New playground officially opened in Milnthorpe!

Our new-look play area at Milnthorpe's Owlet Ash is looking as bright as the sunny weather we've all been enjoying!

This fantastic new playground officially opened on Tuesday 13 June.

It was a pleasure to see youngsters discovering the new play equipment and to bring this project to life with partners South Lakes Housing and Ørsted's Walney Extension Community Fund.

Trampoline at Vickerstown Park temporarily boarded over

We've had to temporarily board over the trampoline at Vickerstown Park, Walney as the trampoline webbing straps have become very worn and at risk of snapping and the rubber safety surface at the edge of the trampoline has also been damaged. The good news is we've ordered the replacement parts and hope to complete the repair and have children bouncing on the trampoline again as soon as we can!

The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council

Join us! There are currently 69 job opportunities available to apply for now.

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