Weekly News: Consultation results on new Barrow routes | Kirkstone Pass re-opens | Have your say on homecare services

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Friday 30 June 2023

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TOP STORY: Consultation results inform cycle, walking and wheeling scheme designs
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TOP STORY: Consultation results inform cycle, walking and wheeling scheme designs

A consultation on improvements to cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow has shown clear preferences for the designs people would like to see.

Feedback from hundreds of consultation responses has been studied and collated and results show people would prefer the new cycleway along Abbey Road to be in the footway space.

There was less support for the second design option, which would place the cycle lane in the carriageway.

Feedback on the designs for a cycling, walking and wheeling route crossing North Walney from Jubilee Bridge to the new Earnse Bay Community Hub have also been collated during this consultation and will be considered as part of the developing design work on that scheme.

Find out more information about the consultation results on new Barrow routes

This week's headlines:

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Council makes plea for more Shared Lives carers

We are calling for more people to come forward and consider becoming Shared Lives carers.

Former district council teams win GeoPlace Gazetteer Awards

The address management teams at the former District Councils have each won recognition for the management of their address data.

We have launched our Summer Holiday Activity and Food Programme

The program aims to provide a fun and engaging experiences for free for eligible children and young people during the summer break while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals.

Kendal Library redesign nears completion

It will improve the browsing experience through clearer signage, improved layout and dedicated seating areas.

Pilot scheme to help people quit smoking the “Easyway”

We are trialing the innovative, drug-free Allen Carr’s Easyway method as part of their ambition to make the entire council area “smoke-free” by 2030.

Cumbria schools to come together to participate in Cumbria School Games Multi-Sport Festival

Over 750 children and young people from across Cumbria will be descending on the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium and Sands Centre in Carlisle to attend the 2023 Cumbria School Games.

Kirkstone Pass re-opens following latest phase of safety works

An iconic Lakeland pass will re-open to traffic this weekend following a four week closure for essential road safety improvements.

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Public asked for views on homecare services

We are asking people to share their experiences of receiving homecare. Have your say by completing this online questionnaire.

We would like to know what works well, what needs to be improved and what is most important in giving people a good experience of homecare.

Don’t miss your chance to help us design our future services!

The closing date for the survey is 5pm Friday 14 July.

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Appleby Post-Fair Meeting

Image reads: Public Meeting to discuss the Appleby Horse Fair 2023

A public meeting to discuss the Appleby Horse Fair 2023 is set to be hosted in Appleby next week.

The event will take place on Wednesday 5 July in the Public Hall, from 7pm to 8.30pm. Speakers include:

Steph Cordon, Chairperson of the Multi Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group for Appleby Horse Fair.
Chief Superintendent Matthew Kennerley, Appleby Horse Fair Gold Command.

Please note: as the event feasibility study of Appleby Horse Fair is ongoing, updates relating to this will not be available at the public meeting.

For further information, please contact Eden Community Development Team at 0300 373 3300 Option 5.

Volunteers needed to support Meals on Wheels Service in Barrow

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A Meals on Wheels service which is helping Barrow’s elderly and most isolated people to continue living independently is reaching out for more volunteers to come on board to help keep the service running five days a week.

The service is looking for people to volunteer up to an hour on Mondays and Wednesdays to deliver meals. Volunteers using their own vehicle can claim mileage expenses through the Trust.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Meals on Wheels service in Barrow you can contact Tracy Litt at tracy.litt@mbht.nhs.uk or 01229491001.

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