Friday 17 May 2024
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Friday 17 May 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Tell us what you think: Healthy Child Programme consultation [ #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: Tell us what you think: Healthy Child Programme consultation
Image reads: Healthy child programme consultation
The council has launched a consultation on a proposed redesign of their Healthy Child Programme services.
The Healthy Child Programme (HCP) offers every family a range of support, including screening tests, immunisations, developmental reviews, and information and guidance to support parents, children, and young people to grow, develop and thrive.
The council has engaged significantly with families, children, and young people to develop the proposal they are now consulting on.
The Healthy Child Programme aims to build healthy communities for families and children and reduce inequalities and vulnerabilities. It includes a range of activity from universal services for all through to intensive support.
Find out more about the proposals and *complete the surveys online* using the appropriate link below.
*For Families* [
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*For Professionals* [
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This week's headlines:
Lanslip and Hazelgill impacting the safety of the road [
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Six weeks of essential safety works confirmed at Hazelgill [
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Works will repair a damaged riverbank, install erosion prevention measures and make the route more resilient during winter weather.
Coniston water [
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Three wild swimming spots in Coniston given bathing water status [
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They have been designated as bathing water sites by the government ahead of the summer.
A woman and a kid [
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Cumbria foster carers share their special ‘fostering moments’ during Foster Care Fortnight [
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They are sharing their special ‘fostering moments’ in a new short film and on social media, during Foster Care Fortnight (13 to 26 May).
People in a procession at night holding lanterns [
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£100,000 fund open for event and festival grant applications
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Groups organising festivals and events in Westmorland and Furness can now apply for grants of between £1,000 and £10,000.
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Call for young volunteers to support Summer Reading Challenge [
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Young volunteers wanted to help coordinate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge in libraries.
Signpost pointing to Allithwaite and Cartmel [
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Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan is formally adopted
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Allithwaite and Cartmel Neighbourhood Development Plan has been formally adopted by Westmorland and Furness Council.
Castle Park launch event 2023 [
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Residents invited to come along to Open Day at Penrith Castle Park [
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Council hosting open day event on Sunday 26 May at Penrith Castle Park with free activities.
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In other news...
Find your next role with Westmorland and Furness Council!
Fancy a new career in 2024? We may have just the job you’re looking for!
With careers available in so many different sectors and professions - you'll be spoilt for choice.
Whether its part time or full time - we have something for everyone – from jobs in care, finance, planning, admin, highways and more.
Check out our new jobs website – where you can view the jobs on offer and hear first hand from the staff who work from us. You’ll also be able to read up on all the benefits we can offer you.
Visit careers.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk [
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Westmorland and Furness Council employees
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New special school for Westmorland and Furness
We received some exciting news yesterday from the Department for Education...
Our bid for a new special school for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been successful!
The council had applied to the Department for Education for a new special school with approximately 140 places for children aged 4-19 with autism and speech, communications and language difficulties.
The new school will provide dedicated support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and will add much needed capacity to special schools and enable more children to have their needs met closer to home.
The location and design of the school are yet to be determined but the council is aiming for somewhere in the Eden area. The council will now work with the government, partners and SENDAC, parents and carers forum, to deliver the school.
Here's [
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Director of Children's Services, Mil Vasic [
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Calling all plant lovers in and around Barrow!
Fun day of planting poster
Join us for a fun day of planting on Thursday 23 May from 10am at Barrow Town Hall.
We're working with Barrow BID to spruce up Barrow town centre with some beautiful greenery and colourful flowers, and we need your help to make it happen!
* No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm!
* We'll provide all the materials and guidance you may need.
* Plus, it's a great opportunity to meet new people and make a positive impact in your community.
* FREE refreshments will be provided for all participants.
This event is open to everyone including individuals, local businesses, local schools and community groups.
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 74 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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