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Climate & Nature Strategy - can you help us?
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We are asking for your views to help shape the first climate and nature strategy which reflects the priorities in the Council Plan. [
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Drawing on insights from previous work and existing programmes we have prepared a Climate and Nature draft strategy [
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Community panels are progressing how projects are delivered to the community, and they've been successful in recent achievements.
The Community Panels and their priorities provide an opportunity to link actions to the places that matter most to our communities, their neighbourhoods, villages, and towns. So far, the panels have offered over £40,000 in funding to organisations for projects that will make a difference to climate and nature by:
* Improving access and biodiversity
* Providing outdoor learning sessions and community activities
* Providing energy efficiency measures in community buildings and supporting community hubs
* Protecting and conserving red squirrels
* Enabling a future play area and community orchard
* Supporting a safe cycleway and cycle parking
* Providing healthy lunches in warm spots during winter months
* Providing gardening and cooking equipment for community groups
In addition, much work and strong support has been given to the Towns Fund works of Cleator Moor and Millom which have important elements that improve the environment and health of people in the area.
To help have your say on the draft strategy, please hit the button below which will link to the survey and take approximately five minutes to complete. The survey will close on Monday 20 May at noon.
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The Cumberland Cobbler & Solway Cycling Festival needs you!
Cycling festival
The Solway Cycling Festival will return to Silloth on Saturday 8 June and will once again hold road race around the town. All cycling events are organised by Carlisle Cycling Association with support from British Cycling. The deadline to sign up is Saturday 25 May and you can sign up here [
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This year’s event will also include a Talk Tipi with Q&As with GB cyclist Philip Hines, Crank It cycling activities including jump track, time trail course, skills challenge coaching and balance bike races, BMX showcase, lead cycle rides, fun fairs, live music and a producer's market.
You can now sign up to trade at the event, starting from just £50 per pitch. Local businesses do get priority when signing up to events. If you would like to book your place, please fill out the trader form via the link below.
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Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024
Cumbria Tourism Awards
Cumberland Council is proud to be sponsoring the 2024 Cumbria Tourism Awards, specifically the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award.
The awards celebrate and recognise exceptional quality across our wide range of tourism businesses which drive our successful visitor economy.
The finalists have now been announced. This hard-fought shortlist of award finalists is the result of judging all the entries against Visit England's strict scoring criteria.
The shortlisted businesses in each category have demonstrated they are offering fantastic quality, service and care to our visitors.
We would like to say a huge congratulations to the businesses within our area that have made it to the finalist shortlist. Good luck to you all!
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award - Sponsored by Cumberland Council
Outdoor Mobility:
* B&B and Guest House of the Year - Sponsored by Dodd & Co
* Sunnyside Guest House, Keswick
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year - Sponsored by Burnetts:
* Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, Silloth
* Castlerigg Hall Caravan Camping Glamping, Keswick
* Wallace Lane Farm Holiday Park, Wigton
Experience of the Year - Sponsored by H&H Reeds:
* Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite
Large Hotel of the Year - Sponsored by Christie & Co:
* Borrowdale Hotel, Borrowdale
Makers and Producers Award - Sponsorship opportunity available
* Great Corby Brewhouse, Carlisle
Small Hotel of the Year - Sponsored by Colliers
* The Royal Oak - Borrowdale
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year - Sponsored by The Cumberland
Dandelion & Hoglet Holiday Cottages, Dalston:
* Netherby Hall, Carlisle
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year - Sponsored by Lake District National Park & Yorkshire Dales National Park:
* Bassenthwaite Lake Station
Taste of Cumbria - Fine Dining Award - Sponsored by Lamont Pridmore:
* The Cedar Tree by Hrishikesh Desai, Brampton
* The Cottage In The Wood, Whinlatter
The Sheila Hensman Unsung Hero Award:
* Hannah Clapp, Muncaster Castle
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Did you know about the Financial Ombudsman Service?
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) resolves around 8,000 complaints a year from businesses in dispute with their financial service provider. They’re free to use, and available to over 99.5% of business across the UK in all sectors. Their small business team is trained and equipped with expertise in the financial products and services used by businesses. They can investigate what’s happened and give a fair and impartial answer, which the business can accept or reject. If it is accepted, it’s binding on the financial service provider, including any compensation or direction that’s made.
*Read more* [
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What is a business plan?
Business Plan
Every small business needs a detailed business plan. The Federation of Small Businesses have put together some tips to help your business create a plan that can help your business grow and succeed.
*Find out more* [
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Access the funding you need with the latest grants
Grants offer an excellent way to acquire the funding you need to grow and innovate as a business. There are a variety of business grants available, and the specialists at Lamont Pridmore can offer support to access the complex world of grant funding.
Lamont Pridmore have collected details on a range of grants suitable for those in farming, manufacturing, forestry and more.
*Find out more* [
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Seven steps to protect your small business from money problems
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In these tough times for small businesses, FSB Business Banking partner Cashplus Bank shares some thoughts on actions you can take to address money problems you may be facing.
Find out more about ongoing budgeting, establish an emergency fund, Tracking cash flow in real time and more via the link below.
*Find out more* [
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Low Pay Commission Consultation
Low pay commission
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce want to know your views on the Low Pay Commission Consultation (LPC). The LPC is consulting on increases to the minimum wage in 2025 and beyond. The consultation is currently live and closes on 7th June. The LPC is the independent body which advises the UK government on the levels of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW).
To include your view in the combined Chamber’s response through British Chamber of Commerce, please contact suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk.
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Regeneration projects update
Regeneration Projects
*Millom*
The transformation of a former bank into a new arts and enterprise centre for the community of Millom and Haverigg has taken another step forward - planning permission has been granted for the £2 million scheme.
It will see work get underway at the property in St George’s Road to create a range of facilities including a cafe, maker’s market, small retail spaces, workshops and studios.
The key highlights of the Arts and Enterprise Hub include:
* Some extensions to the property which are not in keeping with its architectural style or the setting of the building within the town centre conservation area would be demolished.
* The ground floor would then become home to a café, maker’s market and small retail spaces showcasing the products of those operating from four start-up business spaces on the first floor and three workshops, studios and shared studio space on the second floor.
We also need some help with the new play park, and are asking for people to vote - please see the next article.
*Cleator Moor *
A planning application has been submitted for improvements to a leisure facility for Cleator Moor.
Healthy Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal and aims to provide the community with a modern, multi-purpose and inclusive sports facility at the Activity Centre.
The full planning application, sets out the benefits of the improvements to the site which include:
* Four court sports hall.
* Multipurpose studio space.
* New fitness suite
* Changing facilities.
* A new base for Copeland Occupational & Social Centre (COSC) - who provide dedicated outreach support to disabled people and groups.
*Workington *
Work has started on the Oldside site at the Port of Workington to establish the ground conditions ahead of future development.
We are managing the project which aims to use the location to create a clean energy and logistics hub. Around £4.5 million of funding is being provided by the UK Government as part of the Workington Town Deal.
The plans for Oldside’s clean energy and logistics hub is a long term plan to improve this key coastal site. It will allow additional trade and cargo handling at the Port of Workington, with the potential to generate rental income from property lettings at Oldside.
*Maryport*
An array of fun posters designed to showcase the Cumbrian dialect and the personalities of the people of Maryport have gone on show in the town.
This artwork was inspired by the people of Maryport, their quirks, their humour, and their straight-talking attitude. Part of a project called Jus’ Git On Wid It, the creative programme was funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The new artwork is on display now at the temporary Maryport Maritime Museum at the junction of Senhouse Street and Curzon Street.
Maryport’s promenade: Construction teams have started work on Sea Brow Gardens and the curved landscaped area to the north of the former toilet block which is, this Summer, destined to become Maryport’s new café and beach shop.
The railings at Sea Brown Gardens are in the process of being replaced. Landscaping all around this area is now being enhanced. The pathways are being widened and resurfaced and new seating and bins being installed. The raised flowerbeds will also be cleared and repaired.
*Carlisle *
*Devonshire Street* - Our regeneration project on Devonshire Street started in February, and should be finalised this summer.
Securing an investment of £2.04 million from Central Government, including contributions from the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, Future High Street Fund, and Town Deals, and the proposed plans include more outdoor seating, street furniture, benches, cycle parking, trees, and plants. The projects aim to create a high quality, welcoming environment, with more spaces for people to walk and spend time sitting outdoors.
Although the road is closed, pedestrians can use the footways to access Devonshire Street and we are working closely with businesses to support the message that they are open as usual – businesses that are open are:
Thin White Duke, Scott Duff & Co, Connelley’s Wine and Cocktail Bar, Le Gall, Eaten by Monsters, Sweet Tooth, Nationwide Building Society, Santander, Greggs, Black Box Architects, Paradiso, John Taylor, This Time, The Temple Art Collective, Pizza Express
Businesses in Friars Court: Print Yard, Beauty @ Solo and Hair Works
During the road closure Stagecoach services 61, 62, 63/63A, 69, 104 and 67 will be unable to serve the bus stops on English Street.
Temporary bus stops will be located on Lowther Street outside Club Britannia (the social club) and on The Crescent.
*Greenmarket *- This project involves the enhancement of a 6000-square-meter area, improving the area with a unique multifunctional events space set to host a diverse array of exciting activities and gatherings.
This aims to make the area an attractive destination, nurturing community engagement and attracting visitors.
Our next phase will be looking to relocate the war memorial is part of the plan, with an agreement reached with the British Legion to move it, along with its benches, to a more prominent space within the Market Square, this will be in the summer 2024, with an estimated completed of winter 2024.
*English Street Project - *this project aims to improve the area for all users, promoting active travel, and establishing pedestrian connections that align with these developments. The public spaces in the city centre will be improved, providing an area where people want to spend time, providing an improved gateway to the city. This project will start in summer 2024.
*Carlisle Station Gateway - *working with Network Rail, we are delivering improvements to the station building and areas surrounding the station itself. The project includes partial pedestrianisation of Court Square and an upgraded and welcoming entrance from George Square. Public car parking being relocated to George Square to reduce the vehicular traffic at Court Square and a focus on improving access at Water Street and Court Square Brow to improve access to the station, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists.
The work will continue until 2027, and The Pools has started to get demolished.
The demolition of The Pools will not impact the Turkish Baths. The council is actively collaborating with 'The Friends of the Turkish Baths' to ensure positive outcomes for this building. James Street will remain open for vehicular traffic during the works. The pavements adjacent to The Pools are closed and will remain closed throughout the works for public safety.
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Messages from Cumbria Tourism
Cumbria Tourism
*Major marketing and content campaigns underway*
As well as working with Cumberland Council on a SPF (Shared Prosperity Fund) campaign to showcase the area’s food and drink offer, a second SPF project will see Cumbria Tourism develop a range of itineraries for consumer, media and travel trade audiences on behalf of Cumberland.
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*Reach new audiences with Fells for All *
Cumbria Tourism is gearing up for the launch of the Fells for All Festival next Wednesday 1 May. If you’re running an event/activity for people with additional access needs over the next three months, there’s still time to add your event on our *free events listings*. [
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*Cumbria in Bloom: deadline extended*
There’s still time to enter *Cumbria in Bloom [
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Upcoming Events and Training
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Cumbria Tourism
*Performance Management Workshop – Realise HR*
Thursday 27 June 10am - 12pm, online
For those responsible for managing people.
This workshop is essential for managers to ensure a fair, transparent and effective performance evaluation process within your organisation and help you overcome any worries you may have when it comes to managing your people and what can sometimes feel like a daunting process when faced with those uncomfortable conversations.
*Book here* [
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Department for Business and Trade
Business and trade
*IRX/EDX : 22 - 23 May*
IRX (Internet Retailing Expo 2022) and EDX (e-delivery Expo) returns once more taking place in Birmingham on 22 and 23 May.
IRX focuses on the technologies and solutions retailers and brands need to stay ahead of their competition. Whereas EDX provide brands with inspiration, solutions, advice and learning to take back to the office and implement them with instant results. Interested companies can find out more about both events at
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*Book here* [
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*London Tech Week – 10-14 June*
London Tech Week kicks off in Olympia during the 10-14th June, bringing together the entrepreneurs, the investors and the pioneering enterprises who are creating the future of tech for a better inclusive digital world. This year there are speakers from Shopify, Google, Monzo, the BCC and the European Parliament among others.
*Book here* [
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*How Anya Hindmarch took her brand to the world*
Friday 19 July, 3pm Join us for an enlightening webinar with the iconic fashion label founder and CEO Anya Hindmarch CBE to explore the transformative role of marketing in fuelling your expansion into new markets.
*Book here* [
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*Let’s Grow Business Together – LGBT+ led business networking*
Friday 10 May, 2pm - 3pm
A regular online event and space for FSB LGBT+ members, allies, and other businesses to connect, exchange insights, learn, and offer each other support.
*Book here* [
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