31/8/2005 - Flusco top of agenda at next neighbourhood Forum

Residents in Eden Fells will have a chance to find out more about Cumbria County Council's plans to radically improve the facilities currently provided at Flusco.

A representative from the county council will be at the next meeting to inform local residents of the plans to transform the civic amenity site into a household waste recycling centre.

The meeting will take place at Stainton Village Hall on Thursday 8th September at 7:30pm. 

County councillor Gary Strong, will be chairing the meeting. He said:

"These forum meetings give residents the opportunity to get involved in issues that are ongoing in their community. I hope that anyone in this area wanting to find out more about what is happening at Flusco and plans for its transformation come along to the next forum meeting. A representative will be on hand to answer any questions local people may have." 

Other items on the agenda include:

- Time for young people - young people are encouraged to get more involved in council issues and comment on anything that affects them within their community.

- Public Transport - Caroline Watson, county council public transport officer, will explain how they can help improve local transport and listen to comments on services.

- Housing in Eden and local housing policy - Anne Rogers from Eden District Council will describe her role and district council housing policies on affordable and local housing.

- Green spaces in Eden - Eden District Council would like views on how green spaces and parks, including village play areas, in Eden should be managed. 

- Local Policing - the forum will receive a report from Cumbria Police on local policing issues.

- Questions from Parish Councils and other local concerns

For more information about the forum please contact the county council's Community Division office in Penrith on 01768 242368, or Alston Town Hall on 01434 382128.