Friday 19 July 2024
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Friday 19 July 2024
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In this week's edition:
* Global IT issue [ #link_3 ]
* TOP STORY: Council sets out its “Ambitions for Every Child” in new strategy for children and young people [ #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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Global IT issue
We are aware of a global IT issue impacting some organisations today. The cause is being reported as being related to be an update rolled out by Crowdstrike, a global cybersecurity firm which is affecting some Microsoft Services.
Our council systems do not use Microsoft services that are affected by the Crowdstrike product, but some third-party systems we rely on may be experiencing problems.
This could potentially affect the delivery of some services. We're closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates if anything changes or impacts materialise.
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TOP STORY: Council sets out its “Ambitions for Every Child” in new strategy for children and young people
Westmorland and Furness Council has set out its ambitions for every child in a new strategy approved this week.
The 5-year Children and Young People’s plan was approved by cabinet and comes on the back of a successful Ofsted inspection result.
The council’s Children’s Services department was rated as “Good” by Ofsted following a routine inspection back in April.
The new strategy - and the strategic priorities and ambitions within it - are based on the views of children, young people, and their families.
According to the strategy, which is available on the council website [
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A group of teenagers
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This week's headlines:
Underbarrow bridge closure [
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Closures of Brigsteer and Underbarrow Road Bridges - July Public Meeting Notes and Actions [
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Notes and actions from a Public Meeting held on Thursday 11 July on the closures on Brigsteer and Underbarrow bridges.
Westmorland and Furness Council ‘powered by communities’ [
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Westmorland and Furness Council ‘powered by communities’ [
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Council agrees new approach to supporting and working with communities across Westmorland and Furness.
The fostering hub team [
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New hub launches to recruit foster carers [
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A new recruitment hub has been launched to recruit urgently needed foster carers across Cumbria and Lancashire.
Young people chatting [
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Grant scheme returns to help young people travel for education, learning and training
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Young people in Westmorland and Furness will again this year receive support to access education and training.
A bus stop [
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£1.7 million plan set to boost 30 bus routes [
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The ambitious spending plan will see communities benefiting from significant improvements to bus services across the area.
Westmorland and Furness Council logo [
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Sniffer dogs uncover £7000 of hidden illicit tobacco [
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Specially trained tobacco dogs have accompanied W&F Trading Standards and Cumbria Police to retail premises across the Furness area.
Image of school module being craned into place [
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Significant progress at Barrow Alternative Provision as modular buildings arrive [
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A £2.9 million project to build a 40-place Alternative Provision in Barrow passed a major milestone recently as pre-built modular sections of the school structure started to arrive.
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In other news...
Bring fresh, local fruit to Carleton Park in Penrith!
Exciting news! The Carleton Park community group has submitted an application to plant a community orchard in the park. This program, funded for the 24/25 planting season, allows groups to create orchards on public land for everyone to enjoy. Imagine a variety of fruit and nut trees, from juicy apples and pears to walnuts and cherries, flourishing right in your neighbourhood!
The funding covers the planting of 5-10 trees, but the long-term care becomes the responsibility of the local community. We therefore want to hear from you!
Are you interested in seeing a charming little orchard in Carleton Park?
Would you be willing to lend a hand with maintaining and protecting the trees?
Do you have any concerns about the project?
We value your thoughts! Share your ideas by emailing us at futuretrees@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk by 31st July 2024. Or, join us in person to discuss the orchard on Friday 26th July at 10am in Carleton Park.
Bring fresh, local fruit to Carleton Park in Penrith!
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Bike Confidence Sessions coming soon!
Summer 2024 bike confidence sessions and guided rides with Stage 1 Cycles delivering expert instruction for young people and adults.
'Chance to Ride' opportunities to simply ride off road on a safe space - perfect for families. Keep an eye out to book via Eventbrite from w/b 22nd July, with full details and description.
Contact TravelActively@cumberland.gov.uk to enquire and to request early email notifications to book
Bike Confidence Sessions
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 85 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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