Friday 2 August 2024
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Friday 2 August 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Council marks Love Parks Week as Penrith’s Castle Park wins Green Flag Award [ #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: Council marks Love Parks Week as Penrith’s Castle Park wins Green Flag Award
Castle Park in Penrith has officially been recognised [
] as one of the country’s best parks after winning a prestigious Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
The Award marks a double celebration for Westmorland and Furness Council, which is also marking Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week, which runs until 4 August. Love Parks Week celebrates the amazing parks and green spaces that make our communities greener and healthier.
The council also received Green Flag Awards for its cemeteries in Penrith and Alston.
Castle Park Tennis Courts [
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This week's headlines:
Stalls in an indoor market [
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Renewed buzz for Kendal markets [
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Kendal indoor and outdoor markets are enjoying a new lease of life.
Esthwaite Water - Nutrient Neutrality [
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Enhance Your Tank Scheme launched [
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A partnership has launched the Enhance your Tank scheme to help deliver mitigation solutions to unlock homes affected by nutrient neutrality.
Bee on lavender flower [
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Blooming Barrow on display [
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Council alongside partners enters Barrow into Cumbria in Bloom 2024.
A drawn plan of the site [
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Evolving plans for exciting Earnse Bay centre shared with community
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Drop-in sessions held at North Scale Community Centre and The Forum saw the latest proposals for Earnse Bay shown to members of the public.
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In other news...
Free football sessions for young people in Barrow this summer!
Football poster
We're teaming up with Barrow Park Leisure Centre [
] and Furness Youth Work Partnership [
] to deliver the Turn Up and Play Football project at Barrow Astro Turf Pitches (ATP) in Barrow Park for young people up to 18 years old.
The pitches will be open from 5pm to 9pm weekdays (excluding the Monday 26 August Bank Holiday) and from 12pm to 5pm on weekends. The scheme will run until Sunday 1 September.
There is no need to book, just turn up and footballs and bibs will be provided!
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Calling all tenants and landlords!
Calling all tenants and landlords!
Come along to our drop-in event for advice on your privately rented property and how to make it safe and healthy.
* Monday 12 August
* Glenridding Village Hall, CA11 0PA
* 10.00am to 4.00pm
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Free light refreshments
Speak to the council's Healthy Homes Team and Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)'s Cold to Cosy Homes Team, ask any questions and grab some free goodies!
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The latest job vacancies from Westmorland and Furness Council
Join us! There are currently 73 job opportunities available to apply for now.
To find out more and apply, visit our website [
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