Friday 26 April 2024
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Friday 26 April 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: OFSTED Inspection reports ‘Good’ for Westmorland and Furness children’s short break care homes in Penrith and Ulverston [ #link_4 ]
* This week's headlines: [ #link_2 ]
* In other news... [ #link_1 ]
* The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council [ #link_5 ]
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TOP STORY: OFSTED Inspection reports ‘Good’ for Westmorland and Furness children’s short break care homes in Penrith and Ulverston
Two Westmorland and Furness Short Breaks care homes for children with physical disabilities and/or complex learning disabilities have been award ‘Good’ by OFSTED [
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The homes: 23 Hart Street, Ulverston and 21 Huntley Lane, Penrith, both opened in April 2023 and are owned and managed by the Local Authority. They provide short term respite for up to 6 children aged up to 18 years old.
*Of both homes, the inspector said: *
Children stay in a spacious, welcoming home with a relaxed atmosphere, helping to maintain a sense of calm and safety. Staff ensure that children’s views, wishes and feelings are fully considered. They are encouraged to progress their independence, with life skills such as cooking and shopping.
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This week's headlines:
School children leaving the school bus [
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Home to School Transport application reminder [
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Council is reminding parents and carers of children starting mainstream primary or secondary school in September 2024, to apply online.
Mock up of Grizebeck vision for improvement scheme
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Multi million pound A595 investment gets the green light [
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Council awarded £23.31 million to deliver Grizebeck scheme that will see 1.4km of new road improved between Chapels and Grizebeck
A line-up of five women and one man holding up green leaflets [
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New leaflet showcases all Shap has to offer
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The intriguing history and heritage of the area in and around Shap is being highlighted thanks to a partnership between Westmorland and Furness Council and the parish council.
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In other news...
Your vote is yours alone
Your postal vote doesn’t belong to anyone who intimidates you, tries to bribe you, or pretends to be you. It’s yours, and yours alone.
If someone tries to take your vote, or the vote of anyone you know, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at Crime Stoppers' website [
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Join a growing network of people offering care and support
Community Catalysts logo
A new free development programme has launched to help people set up working for themselves offering care and support to older and disabled people locally.
You could offer any kind of help at home such as: cleaning, cooking, shopping, trips out, support to dress and wash, DIY, gardening and more.
The programme is coordinated by Community Catalysts in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council; and supports people to make sure their care and support business is set up safely, legally and sustainably.
Leave your details at Community Catalysts' website [
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Find the project on Facebook [
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Windermere Ferry - deep clean COMPLETE
Mallard has received a deep clean, both below and above the waterline so a full, detailed inspection can take place and in preparation for any required repairs prior to painting.
It’s all systems go down at the Lakeside slipway where Windermere Ferry is receiving its five yearly MCA inspection and refit required to maintain its liscence to run.
While ‘Mallard’ is off the water until Friday 24 May, road users are encouraged to follow the signed diversion via the A591 to Ambleside then onto the B5286 Hawkshead.
Windermere Lake Cruises have also launched a new ‘Cross Lakes Shuttle’ foot passenger service offering 10 crossings per day.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back onto the ferry once the work programme is complete!
Windermere Ferry
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Barrow Library needs your help!
Memory Lane picture
We are creating new reminiscence boxes to help our local community remember the 1970's and 80's.
Please share your stories and memories with us on *Tuesday 7 May* 10am-12 noon at Barrow Library.
Find out more information about the Memory Lane [
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 63 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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