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A public consultation has been launched to help shape new council wards for Westmorland and Furness Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England wants to hear people’s views on where they live, to help make sure that the new wards reflect the size and shape of local communities.
An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of electors, and that the wards they represent reflect community identities.
Following an earlier consultation with the Council, the Commission concluded that Westmorland and Furness needs 65 councillors to be able to operate effectively. This is the same number as it has now.
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Cumbria Pension Fund has been shortlisted for the prestigious national Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Investment Awards 2024 in the ‘ESG innovation’ category.
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Cllr Sue Sanderson, Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Skills (Statutory Lead Member for Children's Services) has announced her retirement.
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The Cumbria Fostering team have been out and about this summer, helping people to get started on their fostering journeys. If you have lots of questions about fostering, why not attend one of upcoming events next month?
Many looked after children have not had the positive family experience that most children have, but all it takes is one foster carer to make that difference. By becoming a foster carer with us you could help to give children the loving start in life they deserve.
People from all walks of life can become foster carers. Your background, life skills and experience can help support the children and young people you care for.
If you think you might have what it takes and would like to find out more, why not attend one of Cumbria Fostering’s upcoming information drop-ins this month:
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Thursday 12 September – Join our virtual information session on Zoom and speak to our friendly team and carers between 6.30pm and 8pm. To reserve your place email claire.crisp@cumberland.gov.uk before 12pm on Tuesday 10 September.
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Saturday 21 September – Visit our information stand at Cumbria Pride at Caldew Riverside (Lower Viaduct) car park, Carlisle from 12pm till 4pm
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Saturday 28 September – Visit our information Stand at Kendal Torchlight Street Festival in Kendal Town Centre from 10am to 3pm
For more details visit cumbriafostering.org.uk or call 0300 019 0200
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The Cumbria Adult Learning Service has launched a new programme of courses for the 2024/25 academic year.
So if you're looking to...
- develop your digital skills
- pick up a new hobby
- enhance your CV
- learn a new language
- and lots more!
...then visit adultlearningcumbria.org to find out more and how you can get started!
Heaps of fun to be had at this family day event as we launch our new compost demonstration site!
From 10am, we'll be onsite along with some of Garden Organic's Master Composter volunteers to show visitors around the site.
This is the third site we've set up across Westmorland and Furness which aims to encourage and show you how easy it is to compost at home.
Thanks to Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) for helping to fund, and to Alpacaly ever after and Basecamp North Lakes for providing the space.
Find out more information and what other activities will be going on - look forward to seeing you there!
Join us! There are currently 85 job opportunities available to apply for now.
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