Friday 1 March 2024
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Friday 1 March 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Dozens of new apprenticeship opportunities – apply now! [ #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: Dozens of new apprenticeship opportunities – apply now!
Four apprentices in a variety of roles and the following text: Apprenticeships, apply now. Cumbriaapprenticeships.org.uk.
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We’re currently recruiting to dozens of new apprenticeship opportunities in a variety of roles, including Civil Engineering, Highways Maintenance, Adult Support Care, Customer Service, Business Admin, Project Management and more!
Our apprenticeship scheme will take you further, and there are more opportunities than you might think.
You’ll earn while you learn and make a difference to the people and communities of Westmorland and Furness.
Apply now at cumbriaapprenticeships.org.uk [
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Got any questions? Join our award-winning Apprenticeship Team at one of their drop-in events around the area. See the full event schedule on the apprenticeship website [
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The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 24 March 2024.
Know someone who might be interested? Then please share this article.
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This week's headlines:
Pupils who have taken part in Step Up and Play with members from the sports clubs and volunteers who transport children to the activities [
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Council backs scheme to help children achieve sporting ambitions [
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The programme involves pupils from four schools
View of down the valley of Kirkstone Pass with the wooden-clad barriers being installed [
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Closure to continue Kirkstone Pass safety works [
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The route will be closed for the planned works from Monday 4 March until Thursday 28 March.
Children hunt for eater eggs outside [
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Free egg-citing activities for children over the Easter Holidays [
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The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking.
Pupils at school [
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97% of pupils secure place at first choice secondary [
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99.5 per cent were offered either their first, second or third preference school.
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A686 at Langwathy Bridge closed for maintenance works [
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The bridge was closed on Wednesday 28 February for three consecutive nights to minimise disruptions.
Westmorland and Furness Council black logo [
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Westmorland and Furness Council pays tribute to Dave Myers [
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The Chief Executive of Westmorland and Furness Council sent their condolences.
A shop in Cartmel with a road going past it into the distance [
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Result of referendum – Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan [
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A local referendum on the Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan was held to decide whether the local community were in favour of the plan being used to help decide planning applications in the area.
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In other news...
Information event during LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2024
Cumbria Fostering [
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The annual awareness week, which runs from March 4 to 10, is organised by charity New Family Social. Cumbrian Fostering is one of 120 fostering and adoption agencies nationwide, which is supporting the campaign by urging members of the LGBTQ community to find out more about fostering at our upcoming events.
Wherever you are on your fostering journey, our event next week offers those thinking about fostering the opportunity to speak to our friendly team and foster carers. No need to book, just come along:
* *Monday 4 March – *visit our information stand at Kendal Library from 12pm to 2pm.
Cumbria Fostering banner
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Call for Penrith residents to share views on a proposed new parking permit process
A line of parked cars. Text reads: Have your say on a new parking permit process coming to Penrith in spring 2024.
Over 300 people that live and work in Penrith have so far shared views in the council’s consultation on a proposed new parking permit application process.
The new ‘parking protocol’ is set to be formally introduced in Spring 2024 to address specific parking issues in Penrith, making the way on-street parking permits are obtained a fair and consistent process for all.
We encourage you to take part in the consultation by *5pm on Friday 8 March* by:
* Completing the Penrith Parking Consultation online [
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* Visiting Penrith Library and filling in a paper copy.
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Lever that here... so someone else can use it
Do you have items of community equipment at home that are still in good condition, but no longer wanted or needed? Items such as commodes, shower chairs, adjustable trolleys or bed levers?
Free up space by taking them along to our Take-Back event at Penrith Town Hall next week.
For one week only, from Monday 4 March to Thursday 7 March, you can drop off any unwanted equipment at reception, where they will be collected for cleaning and redistribution.
Need to free up space sooner? You can return to one of our Household Waste Recycling Centres [
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Walking aids such as walking sticks, zimmer frames and crutches should be returned to your local hospital.
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 89 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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