20/3/2008 - Bowness, Thursby & Caldbeck Neighbourhood Forum

Rosley Village Hall is the venue for the next Bowness, Thursby & Caldbeck Neighbourhood Forum which takes place on Tuesday 1 April, at 7:00pm.

Topping the agenda will be an opportunity to help develop a community travel plan for Caldbeck, Sebergham and Westward.

Residents and local community groups can have their say about local travel and transport issues and work towards reducing the impact of travel on their quality of life. The plan will look at all aspects of travel, including walking, cycling, public transport and the safe use of cars.

There will then be an opportunity to learn more about Cumbria County Council's plans to improve residential care facilities in Wigton. 

Cumbria County Council is currently consulting on plans to replace the existing council-run care home, Inglewood, with a new state-of-the-art home.

Members of the public will have the chance to question Adult Social Care staff about the plan which would see a new home built next to Wigton community hospital or on a convenient site nearby

Amanda Evans from the county council will also be at the Forum to talk about the Occupational Therapy Services in North Allerdale.

In addition to these items, there will be feedback on issues raised at previous Forums and an opportunity to listen to representatives from local groups applying to the forum for a grant, to share or publicise any local information and raise any other issues.

Free Fairtrade refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome. Please call Pat Ackred on 01900-325013 if you require additional information.

ENDS

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