http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/rss.xml All the latest news for Cumbria County Council en-us http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/rss.xml http://extra.evisitanalyst.com/eva51/collect/?userid=23657&tt=t 1 1 http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-132907.asp tcm:31-282847 The second step in an unprecedented programme of local authority spending cuts has been put forward by Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:25:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-110739.asp tcm:31-282627 Parishes and district councils across the county are being offered grit and salt supplies by Cumbria Highways to help communities combat the winter conditions. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:06:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-110410.asp tcm:31-282567 Next week Carlisle"s rush hour will be less of a rush with the opening of the new Carlisle Northern Development Route. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:49:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-103847.asp tcm:31-282507 Dalkeith Street (between Cavendish Street and Buccleuch Street), Barrow is to be closed for 2 – 3 days from Monday (13 February) to allow for essential resurfacing works. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:37:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-102719.asp tcm:31-282407 A special meeting of the Cumbria Health and Well-being Scrutiny Committee next month (Wednesday 21 March at County Offices, Kendal) will examine extra information on key services and the management of Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:23:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/09_02_2012-091418.asp tcm:31-282287 A "perfect storm" of rain falling on freezing ground has caused extremely hazardous road conditions in Cumbria this morning. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:12:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/07_02_2012-152219.asp tcm:31-281447 2011 was one of the safest years in Cumbria in terms of road safety according to figures produced by the Cumbria Road Safety partnership (CRSP). Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/07_02_2012-143225.asp tcm:31-281407 People in Whitehaven will now be able to access a wider range of Cumbria County Council services as Whitehaven Local Links officially opens its doors this Friday (10 FEBRUARY 11AM). Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:24:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/07_02_2012-092740.asp tcm:31-281007 A Cumbria County Council consultation on proposed changes to the way Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are provided in the county has less than two weeks to go before it finishes on February 1 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:25:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/07_02_2012-091215.asp tcm:31-280947 Councillors have backed a decision by the county council"s Cabinet to publish proposals to cease to maintain a village school and transfer the declining number of pupils on the roll to another local p Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:09:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/06_02_2012-094231.asp tcm:31-279107 A new footbridge built to reconnect Workington"s communities following the devastating 2009 floods has been highly commended in prestigious engineering awards. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/06_02_2012-090833.asp tcm:31-278987 Budding firefighters are getting the chance to forge a career in the Fire and Rescue Service thanks to a Cumbria County Council apprenticeship scheme. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:07:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/06_02_2012-090422.asp tcm:31-278947 12 young people who are out of work will be starting their journey into construction next week as they embark on a 14-week course to build up to potential employment. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/03_02_2012-103332.asp tcm:31-278507 The construction of a new £113k footway/cycleway, which will provide pedestrians and cyclists with an alternative to walking along a fast and dangerous road, is underway in Eden. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:31:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/03_02_2012-090012.asp tcm:31-278367 A cold caller has today been sentenced to 3 1/2 years after conning a Wigton lady out of £11,000Carlisle builder Patrick Beard, who runs Castle Tec roofing, cold called the 60 year old to tell her he Thu, 2 Feb 2012 08:58:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/02_02_2012-162336.asp tcm:31-278167 People are being reminded that there is plenty of help available to keep warm as temperatures drop in Cumbria. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:12:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/01_02_2012-161645.asp tcm:31-277507 The Government has confirmed that Cumbria is to receive £4.5m of capital funding to help unlock infrastructure developments that will generate jobs and new homes. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:14:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/01_02_2012-142309.asp tcm:31-277427 A drive is on to seek new foster carers in Carlisle with the launch of a recruitment campaign. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:21:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/01_02_2012-141917.asp tcm:31-277387 Carlisle library - Saturday 4 February 2:30pm Cleator Moor library and Local Links - Monday 6 February 2pm     With National Libraries Day fast approaching (Saturday 4 February) two libraries Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/01_02_2012-113549.asp tcm:31-277107 A lottery-funded project has exceeded all expectations and led to over 800 older people joining reading groups in residential homes and other care settings throughout West Cumbria. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:33:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/February/01_02_2012-104702.asp tcm:31-277027 Cumbria County Council is having a Week of Action next week to combat loan sharks and encourage people in the Whitehaven and Egremont areas to get saving. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/31_01_2012-135348.asp tcm:31-276627 Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet member responsible for environment says an ultra-local approach is needed to help decide the best way to ensure a new era of power generation in West Cumbria would be Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/31_01_2012-122205.asp tcm:31-276487 Cumbria County Council is giving people of Cumbria the opportunity to keep children safer by selling heavily discounted cycle helmets, allowing buyers to save up to 80%. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/31_01_2012-104603.asp tcm:31-276447 Cumbria County Council is calling on residents to love their libraries this week as part of National Libraries Day. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:29:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/30_01_2012-154353.asp tcm:31-276287 With cold weather set to bring prolonged freezing temperatures to the county for the first time this winter, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to stay off frozen lakes, rivers and pond Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/30_01_2012-142659.asp tcm:31-276207 Cumbria County Council has installed a brand new zebra crossing on Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor, to ensure that local children can cross the road safely when visiting the recently upgraded play area. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/30_01_2012-111804.asp tcm:31-275667 Young people in Copeland are set to benefit from a £10,000 grant from Cumbria County Council. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:35:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/30_01_2012-111723.asp tcm:31-275487 Disabled and elderly pedestrians in Barrow will have better access to a local beauty spot after accessibility to the area is to be improved following requests from the public. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:09:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/30_01_2012-090103.asp tcm:31-275447 Two plaques from a demolished bridge will be joining historical artefacts at a local museum next week and a presentation will take place to celebrate this event. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:59:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/26_01_2012-100358.asp tcm:31-273867 People all over Cumbria are being urged to give the gift of time next week and do something extra special for someone they know who receives care as the county celebrates National Dignity Action Day. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:02:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/25_01_2012-142130.asp tcm:31-273427 Cumbria County Council"s trading standards will be cracking down on scam correspondence next month with a Scamnesty campaign, where the public are being encouraged to drop off dodgy letters or emails Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:19:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/25_01_2012-133202.asp tcm:31-273347 Parents and carers have given a big thumbs up to Cumbria"s Sure Start Children"s Centres, with more than 95 per cent saying they are satisfied with the service, new figures have revealed. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:28:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/25_01_2012-115804.asp tcm:31-273227 Cumbria County Council has appointed a new assistant director for social care in Adult and Local Services. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/25_01_2012-113308.asp tcm:31-273127 Cumbria"s Health and Well-being Scrutiny Committee will meet next week to continue its examination of maternity services and governance at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/25_01_2012-093013.asp tcm:31-273087 The access road to The Lakes School in Troutbeck Bridge has been adopted by Cumbria County Council. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:26:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/24_01_2012-140106.asp tcm:31-272747 Pedestrians on Kendal"s Highgate shopping street are set to benefit from £345,000 of improvements and removal of clutter from pavements and better street lighting. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/24_01_2012-124134.asp tcm:31-272607 Cumbria County Council is to undertake its annual survey of adult social care in the county next week. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:38:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/24_01_2012-120057.asp tcm:31-272548 New figures show that libraries across Cumbria had a Christmas to remember last month. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:59:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/24_01_2012-110318.asp tcm:31-272327 Cumbrians are being urged to be aware of the dangers of electrical fires as part of a national safety campaign. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122324.asp tcm:31-271807 School pupils in Eden have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:09:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122241.asp tcm:31-271827 School pupils in Copeland have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:11:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122142.asp tcm:31-271847 School pupils in Barrow have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:14:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122106.asp tcm:31-271787 School pupils in South Lakeland have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:07:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122033.asp tcm:31-271887 School pupils in Carlisle have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-122002.asp tcm:31-271867 School pupils in Allerdale have pledged to walk to school this week come rain or shine with Active Travel"s Welly Walking Wednesday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/23_01_2012-104437.asp tcm:31-271647 A by-election has been announced for Cumbria County Council"s Castle electoral division in Carlisle on Thursday March 1st 2012. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:39:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/19_01_2012-135259.asp tcm:31-271167 With the start of Chinese New Year - the year of the Dragon - on Monday (23 January), Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging those celebrating the festivities to do so safely. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:47:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/18_01_2012-154009.asp tcm:31-270747 The Kirkoswald to Lazonby road at Eden Bridge has now reopened this afternoon after highways engineers successfully completed vandalism repairs in less than half the expected time. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2012/January/18_01_2012-125524.asp tcm:31-270687 Arrangements for one-way restrictions on Barrow Road at Mill Brow south of Dalton-in-Furness have been changed for safety reasons. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:52:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2011/December/18_01_2012-115606.asp tcm:31-270607 The Cumbria Affordable Warmth Partnership has been awarded £377,500 from the Department of Health to help reduce the number of cold weather related deaths and the number of people living in cold homes Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMT