Friday 26 July 2024
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Friday 26 July 2024
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In this week's edition:
* TOP STORY: Westmorland and Furness schools to benefit from over £1 million in improvements this summer [ #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: Westmorland and Furness schools to benefit from over £1 million in improvements this summer
Essential maintenance works will be taking place [
] across several Westmorland and Furness schools during the summer holidays, amounting to over £1 million in improvements.
The Capital Programme team, consultants and contractors will be completing a range of important upgrades and maintenance projects to improve the safety, quality and energy efficiency of school buildings.
Works will include electrical and fire system safety upgrades, overhauling water tanks and heating systems through to structural projects, such as replacing internal walls and external building facias.
The works will be completed in time for children and staff returning from their well-earned break, ready to start the Autumn term.
Children sitting on a wall in school uniform [
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This week's headlines:
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Statement from The Forum Theatre in Barrow [
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Following a recent water leak, investigations in the backstage area of The Forum have confirmed the presence of asbestos.
Flat land ready for development [
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Phase two of flagship residential development set to start [
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Moves to develop a flagship residential development in Barrow have taken a major step forward.
A wall with a mural on it showing market stalls and traders [
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Traders preparing for move into fantastic temporary market [
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Final preparations are being made as Barrow Market traders get set to move into a fantastic new home while work starts on the the multi-million pound rejuvenation of the Market Hall.
A bus [
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Council agrees further funding to boost community transport solutions in Eden [
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Council allocates £16,000 to Community Transport Grants Panel to support the provision of community transport services in Eden.
Barrow Park Leisure Centre staff at Barrow Astroturf Pitches [
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Free turn up and play football offer for young people this summer [
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Council teams up with leisure centre and community youth organisations to offer free football sessions for young people this summer.
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Council receives funding to support area’s transition to net zero [
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Westmorland and Furness Council has secured £150,000 to support research into rural net zero.
Professor Pumpernickel performing at the amphitheatre at the Dock Museum [
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Bumper Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun gets under way [
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The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun is taking place once again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.
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Statement from Westmorland and Furness Council regarding the Royalty Cinema at Bowness [
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Northern Morris Cinemas has recently notified the council of its intention to surrender the lease on the Royalty Cinema in Bowness from 8th August.
Dad and mum with young son and daughter [
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Cumbria joins national 'You Can Adopt' drive for more adopters [
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Cumbria’s adoption agency is appealing for more adopters to come forward in Westmorland and Furness as it joins a national 'You Can Adopt' campaign aimed at reversing a ‘concerning’ decline in adoption rates in England.
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In other news...
Brigsteer and Underbarrow Bridge Closures July Newsletter
We welcome you to read Westmorland and Furness Council’s first 'Brigsteer and Underbarrow Bridge Closures Newsletter' that will be issued once every month.
The newsletter aims to keep our residents and local business updated with the latest information on the bridge closures and demonstrate the work we are delivering to restore these links for our communities.
You can continue raising queries directly to the team by calling the Highways Hotline on 0300 373 3306 or by submitting an enquiry on the highways online reporting form found at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk [
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We have also arranged monthly meetings with impacted Town and Parish Councils who will represent the voice of your community, so please continue to raise issues via them and we will aim to provide answers.
Read the full newsletter [
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Have your say on a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
We’re asking for your input and views to help shape the future of a new order for the area.
A PSPO is a tool available to local authorities under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which helps to address the impact of anti-social behaviour and make sure that it does not have a detrimental effect to the local community’s quality of life.
The orders are intended to help ensure that people can use and enjoy our public spaces and are kept safe from anti-social behaviour.
The survey [
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Crooklands Canalathon, a triathlon with a paddleboarding twist!
Westmorland and Furness Council was delighted to support the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail with a recent grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support their work making the route between Kendal and Lancaster accessible for walking, cycling, paddling, and general rural enjoyment.
On Saturday 31 August, a fun fundraiser has been organised - the Crooklands Canalathon, a gentle triathlon with a paddleboarding twist.
The challenge is made of 2.8k paddleboarding, 2.5k running and 10 or 5k cycling.
Entry will be £15, which will go towards the Towpath Trail project and participants from eight years of age are welcome to enter, however the paddleboarding section is for those aged 18 and over only.
Join in the fun and sign up today at
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Crooklands Canalathon poster
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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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