Friday 21 June 2024
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Friday 21 June 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Deadline approaches for free voter ID ahead of general election [ #link_4 ]
* Can you help us shape good Adult care and support? [ #link_3 ]
* 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: Deadline approaches for free voter ID ahead of general election
Time to apply for free voter ID ahead of the general election is running out. *The deadline is 5pm Wednesday 26 June*.
For the first time at a general election, voters will need to show photo ID to receive their ballot paper in polling stations. Those without an accepted type of ID can apply online for a Voter Authority Certificate, at
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Applicants must be registered to vote and will need to provide their date of birth, National Insurance number and a photograph.
Those that have an accepted form of ID already do not need to apply. Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK or EEA drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
The general election is taking place Thursday 4 July.
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Can you help us shape good Adult care and support?
Do you have a story to tell or an experience to share? Then we want to hear from you…
We are hosting a special ‘Listening event’ [
] to enable you to share with us your experiences of Adult Social Care - it may be your own personal experience, or the experience of a loved one or friend; maybe you know someone in care or you are someone who receives adults social care support from us now.
Whatever your experience we want to hear from you at our event at The Forum Theatre, Barrow, on *Friday 28 June*.
The event will run from 11am to 2.30pm and a FREE lunch and refreshments will be provided.
As part of the event, we are also delighted to have Richard Currie, Co-production Lead with Stockport Council, as our guest speaker.
To come along, please complete the online booking form [
] or call 0300 373 3300.
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This week's headlines:
HM The King’s 2024 Birthday Honours announced [
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HM The King’s 2024 Birthday Honours announced [
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The Honours system gives national recognition to people who have given exceptional service in public and community life.
Cumbria School Games 2023 [
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Cumbria schools to come together to participate in Multi-Sport Festival [
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The event is being hosted on Thursday 27 June 2024 with children and young people from across the county participating.
Annual Business Survey 2024 [
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Businesses urged to take part in Westmorland and Furness Council's first annual survey
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Business owners and operators have been urged to take part in Westmorland and Furness Council's first annual business survey.
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In other news...
Summer Holiday Activity and Food programme launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Summer Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme!
The programme provides fully funded activities and nourishing meals for eligible young people during the school holidays.
There’s a fantastic range of activities on offer for children over the summer holidays, from crafts, music, sports, cooking and baking.
See the full programme and details on the scheme and eligibility [
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Summer Holiday Activity and Food programme launched [
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Share your views on adult residential services
Tell us about your adult residential and nursing home experiences! As part of a review of residential and nursing homes for adults, we are asking people to share their experiences of receiving residential care.
We would like to know what works well, what needs to be improved and what is most important in giving people a good experience of residential and nursing home care.
Have your say by completing this online questionnaire [
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The closing date for the survey is 21 July 2024.
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 88 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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