Since the last YourCumbria there’s been an awful lot going on – and to try and keep you up to-date with the major issues we’ve tried to cover as much as possible in this edition. From the important issue of saving Border TV to saving our Post Offices, you can read all about the latest news and find out how to make your voice heard...
Another key issue close to all our hearts is the subject of council tax and you can find out how your money is being spent on page 15. Now on something close to my own heart, you may have heard that Cumbria County Council has retained its twostar status and has been judged by the Audit Commission to be ‘improving its performance across services generally, and in priority areas’. Although the council is getting better we still need to accelerate our rate of improvement. We need to work more closely with our partners in the county, so that we can drive forward significant improvements for you, the citizens of Cumbria.
To date there have been major improvements in the Fire Service, Children’s Services and Adult Social Care and we have plans in place to make further improvements in other areas. I hope you enjoy your read and don’t forget to fill in the readers survey on page 31 – your opinions really do matter to us – they mak sure we are delivering the services and information that you want.
Enjoy your read.