http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/rss.xml All the latest news for Cumbria County Council en-us http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/rss.xml http://extra.evisitanalyst.com/eva51/collect/?userid=23657&tt=t 1 1 http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/17_05_2013-101056.asp tcm:31-397088 Cumbria County Council are to carry out junction improvement works in Barrow town centre which will include larger turning spaces, new right turn lanes and traffic signal priority changes. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:08:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-160920.asp tcm:31-397039 A host of events are taking place around the county later this month to mark Dementia Awareness Week (19 to 25 May). Each year, 100,000 people in the UK develop dementia. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-154743.asp tcm:31-397065 A new political administration to lead Cumbria for the next four years has been agreed at Full Council today. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-153707.asp tcm:31-397037 Thousands of people in Cumbria could be putting themselves at increased risk of heart disease or stroke because of undiagnosed high blood pressure. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-140143.asp tcm:31-397038 A new Chairman and Vice Chairman of Cumbria County Council have been appointed at the first Full Council and Annual General Meeting of the new political administration. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:33:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-131721.asp tcm:31-397035 Green-fingered Carlisle residents are being invited to stock up on their bedding plants and hanging baskets at Cumbria County Council"s Garden Linx annual spring sale. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:26:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/16_05_2013-123453.asp tcm:31-397036 School pupils all over Cumbria are gearing up to be greener and healthier next week as they take part in National Walk to School Week. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/15_05_2013-142214.asp tcm:31-397023 For foster care fortnight, staff and Councillors “got in the frame” this week to encourage Cumbrians to ask themselves if they could be a foster carer. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/15_05_2013-092920.asp tcm:31-396967 Public health experts at Cumbria County Council are reminding people to wash their hands regularly following several reported cases of "slapped cheek syndrome" in the county. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:28:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/13_05_2013-163552.asp tcm:31-396885 A series of daily drop-in meetings for residents in South Lakeland are being held in the run up to this year"s Appleby Fair. Mon, 13 May 2013 16:33:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/13_05_2013-135351.asp tcm:31-396880 Young people caring for sick or disabled relatives are getting a taste of what it"s like to be a firefighter. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/13_05_2013-135254.asp tcm:31-396879 People across Cumbria are being encouraged to consider the benefits of physical activity for their mental wellbeing. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:51:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/09_05_2013-140503.asp tcm:31-396709 Cumbria County Council is to decide on the appointment of a new acting Chief Executive at the first Full Council meeting of the new administration next week (16 May). Thu, 9 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/08_05_2013-090717.asp tcm:31-396679 Cumbria County Council"s public health team has released a video message for parents and young people on the best way to protect against measles. Wed, 8 May 2013 09:05:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/07_05_2013-120817.asp tcm:31-396676 Young people not in education, employment or training are getting the chance to team up with Cumbria County Council"s Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) to help change their lives for the better. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:07:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/03_05_2013-134028.asp tcm:31-396660 Cumbria County Council has a hung council, with no one party in overall control. Cumbria has 84 councillors, and therefore any one party would need 43 councillors or more to gain overall control. Fri, 3 May 2013 13:39:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/03_05_2013-133916.asp tcm:31-396658 Turnout figures for the county council elections held in Cumbria yesterday (2 May) show that 32.1% of voters went to the polling stations across the county. Fri, 3 May 2013 13:38:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/May/02_05_2013-124446.asp tcm:31-396632 Firefighters will be out and about across Cumbria next week helping drive home the road safety message. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:43:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/30_04_2013-101601.asp tcm:31-396548 The vast majority of applicants for primary school places in Cumbria from September 2013 have secured their first preference.Out of 4,901 applicants, 96. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:15:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/26_04_2013-091952.asp tcm:31-396454 Cumbria County Council has shortlisted three schools in the county for a singing and song-writing competition that will see the overall winners receive a private performance from an X factor finalist. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:19:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/25_04_2013-090944.asp tcm:31-396438 Young people in Cumbria are being encouraged to protect themselves against measles by making sure they have received both does of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:08:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/24_04_2013-165941.asp tcm:31-396436 Cumbria"s apprentice firefighters have visited Barrow shipyard to get the lowdown on BAE"s emergency response plans and see how the yard"s own First Attack Fire and Rescue Team operate. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/24_04_2013-105903.asp tcm:31-396420 Cumbria County Council"s highways team is gearing up for an intensive programme of road repairs after one of the most testing winters in recent memory. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:46:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/24_04_2013-104526.asp tcm:31-396418 Staff from a Barrow children"s home will be scaling Britain"s highest peak to raise money for the NSPCC. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:44:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/24_04_2013-092528.asp tcm:31-396415 Cumbria County Council has announced the early retirement of its Chief Executive Jill Stannard. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:24:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/19_04_2013-133022.asp tcm:31-396366 The letter below has today been sent to Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodesby the Cumbria Police and Crime Panel (PCP). Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:29:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/19_04_2013-131858.asp tcm:31-396363 As around 64,000 postal voting packs start dropping through letter boxes across the county, postal voters are being reminded to read the instructions carefully when casting their vote, otherwise their Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:16:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/17_04_2013-162456.asp tcm:31-396340 A Penrith school has become the first in Cumbria to scoop a prestigious award recognising its commitment and approaches to Philosophy for Children (P4C). Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:24:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/16_04_2013-134955.asp tcm:31-396290 A pioneering national competition for students to recite poems by heart will have a Cumbrian flavour. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:48:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/15_04_2013-160815.asp tcm:31-396268 Traffic engineers have imposed restrictions on Newton Road in Newton-in-Furness for safety reasons following ground investigations into the severity of a suspected mine collapse. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:07:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/15_04_2013-092623.asp tcm:31-396261 Cumbria"s Police and Crime Panel on Wednesday (10 April) welcomed the Police and Crime Commissioner"s final police and crime plan, noting the Commissioner had clearly listened to the views of Panel me Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/11_04_2013-153626.asp tcm:31-396210 The price of council-provided community meals is to rise by 10p following a decision today by Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:47:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/11_04_2013-133143.asp tcm:31-396208 Twenty-two cultural groups around the county will benefit from a £120,000 cash boost after Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet approved funding to promoting cultural activity. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/11_04_2013-120601.asp tcm:31-396203 Cumbria County Council"s Cabinet have today approved plans to distribute heavily discounted home food waste digesters to around 6,500 Cumbrian households, giving household the chance to become even gr Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:05:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/11_04_2013-120447.asp tcm:31-396201 Firefighters are inviting members of the public to Maryport Fire Station for a community open day. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:03:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/10_04_2013-154741.asp tcm:31-396180 Time is running out to register for county council elections. Residents of the county have until next Wednesday (17 April) to register in time for the elections on 2 May. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:46:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/09_04_2013-111008.asp tcm:31-396043 Two of Workington"s biggest Rugby League stars are visiting the town"s library tomorrow. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:08:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/09_04_2013-110447.asp tcm:31-396041 Following an investigation by Cumbria County Council"s Trading Standard"s team, a Director of a roofing company pleaded guilty to adopting aggressive practices and giving misleading information to cus Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:04:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/08_04_2013-133500.asp tcm:31-396020 A spate of deliberate fires in west Cumbria continued over the weekend with firefighters being called to tackle around 30 grass and rubbish blazes across Allerdale and Copeland. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:33:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/05_04_2013-161226.asp tcm:31-395996 Cumbria County Council"s Trading Standards team have recently carried out a survey checking the accuracy of the information provided on websites advertising hotel and other similar types of tourist ac Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:11:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/04_04_2013-112311.asp tcm:31-395351 Retailers have been praised following the latest operation to stamp out underage sales in Allerdale by Cumbria County Council"s Trading Standards team. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:22:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/04_04_2013-091428.asp tcm:31-395345 Firefighters are issuing a safety warning and calling on parents and carers to remind their children of the potentially fatal dangers of creating nuisance fires following a spate of grass blazes in we Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:07:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/02_04_2013-153716.asp tcm:31-395330 Twitter users can now keep up-to-date and in touch with Cumbria County Council"s Fire and Rescue Service in South Lakeland and southern Eden. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:36:00 GMT http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/news/2013/April/02_04_2013-150614.asp tcm:31-395328 With more sub-zero night-time temperatures forecast for Cumbria this week, the county council is taking the unprecedented step of re-issuing its online winter wellbeing advice. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 15:05:00 GMT