Friday 24 May 2024
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Friday 24 May 2024
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In this week's edition:
* Opening Hours for Spring Bank Holiday [ #link_3 ]
* TOP STORY: Windermere Ferry back in action following inspection success [ #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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Opening Hours for Spring Bank Holiday
We will continue to provide key services over the Spring Bank Holiday but some of our offices will be closed on Monday 27 May 2024.
If you live in the Eden or Barrow areas there will be no changes to bin collection days. In South Lakeland, collections will be a day later than usual.
The main switchboard number (0300 373 3300) is closed for the bank holiday weekend but will reopen on Tuesday 28 May at 9am.
There will be a recorded out-of-hours message advising of the closure period and contact numbers for Highways, Homelessness, Adults and Children’s Social Care should anyone be calling about an emergency.
Our libraries will also be closed on Monday 27 May and reopen on Tuesday 28 May.
Find out more information about the services we will provide during the Spring Bank Holiday [
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TOP STORY: Windermere Ferry back in action following inspection success
Some of the crew, contractors and other staff who worked on the refit
Westmorland and Furness Council’s iconic Windermere Ferry is ready to welcome passengers back [
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‘The Mallard’ passenger ferry has been out of service for just under six weeks for a Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) mandatory inspection and refit that is required every five years to maintain its licence to run.
Yesterday, the MCA issued the certificate granting approval for the ferry, and the council as operator, to continue providing a service on Lake Windermere for another five years following confirmation the vessel passed its inspection.
Over the course of the work programme, a series of significant upgrades, maintenance works and enhancements to passenger facilities, and rigorous overhauls of the ferry’s hydraulics and drive line have been delivered. The vessel has also received its first full repaint in fifteen years, transforming it back to its original colour.
The improvements will allow the vessel to operate in higher lake levels and enhance the reliability of the service in winter months.
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This week's headlines:
Barrow [
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Special events to show love for local market [
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A fabulous free fun day for all the family is in store at Barrow Market on Friday 31 May.
Brilliant Barrow logo [
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Entertainment galore at free event space launch event [
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The amphitheatre - at The Dock Museum - has been overhauled as part of the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Place Development project.
Dave Myers [
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A warm Barrow welcome awaits for Dave Day visitors [
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Barrow is preparing to welcome thousands of motorcyclists heading to the town as part of a day of events to celebrate the life of Dave Myers.
Pre-schoolers at Broughton in Furness CE Primary School [
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Nursery children benefit from £875,000 building investment [
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Pre-schoolers at Broughton in Furness CE Primary School have been enjoying a new, accessible extension to the main school building.
Visual concept of a PlayZone [
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Have your say on PlayZone plans in Barrow [
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Council asking communities for input on plans to develop new PlayZone in Barrow.
Images of two children and a bike, a stone sculpture and a person looks at some paintings [
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New leaflet showcases the Eden area [
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A new Visit Eden leaflet has been produced by the Economic Development and Regeneration Team at Westmorland and Furness Council.
Castle Park launch event 2023 [
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Council offering tennis coaching sessions over May Half Term [
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Westmorland and Furness Council is running tennis coaching sessions from 28-30 May at Penrith Castle Park for ages 4-18.
A map of the Windermere Gateway project [
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Major milestone reached in Windermere Gateway project [
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A major milestone has been reached in the journey towards establishing a transformational new gateway for Windermere and the Lake District.
Copies of the annual business survey on top of each other
Business owners urged to share insights in council’s first annual survey [
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Westmorland and Furness Council's Economic Development and Regeneration team has launched its first annual business survey.
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In other news...
Have you thought about volunteering?
Find out what volunteer opportunities there could be for you in the Eden area including with our Community Transport Team.
Come along and chat to us and many others at the Eden Volunteering and Community Fair:
* Friday 7 June
* 12.00pm to 1.30pm
* Penrith Parish Centre, CA11 7XX
Find out more information on the Cumbria CVS website [
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Still time to have your say on all things nature in your local area!
If you...
* live, work, visit, or simply hold Cumbria close to your heart
* ‍enjoy exploring the fells
* love watching wildlife
* or are more at home by the sea
...we want to hear what matters to you to help develop plans for a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for Cumbria.
Complete the survey now [
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Survey closes Friday 31 May 2024.
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 83 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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