Historic Core Car Parking » view details

Historic Core Car Parking 

Carlisle City Council are asking members of the public their views about proposals to introduce a restricted parking zone in the Historic Core around Carlisle Cathedral.

Informal drop in sessions will be available on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October at the Old Town Hall in Market Square between 10am and 4pm.   Plans will be on display showing the current parking restrictions and the proposals for a restricted parking zone.

The City Council are looking to the public to comment on how they use this area and their thoughts on the proposals.

Localised Support for Council Tax Scheme » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Council Tax has previously been fully funded by the Government. However the Government has decided there will be less funding, under the new scheme, and we will have to work within a budget that has been reduced by between 10-15%.  It is likely that further savings will be required over the next few years as more residents may require help to pay their council tax.

Localised Support for Council Tax Scheme » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Council Tax has previously been fully funded by the Government. However the Government has decided there will be less funding, under the new scheme, and we will have to work within a budget that has been reduced by between 10-15%.  It is likely that further savings will be required over the next few years as more residents may require help to pay their council tax.

Localised Support for Council Tax Scheme » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Council Tax has previously been fully funded by the Government. However the Government has decided there will be less funding, under the new scheme, and we will have to work within a budget that has been reduced by between 10-15%.  It is likely that further savings will be required over the next few years as more residents may require help to pay their council tax.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) » view details

This Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) aims to provide an evidence base of potential land for housing development, which will be used to inform site allocations and strategic policies in the new Local Plan. It aims to identify all suitable and available sites with the potential to meet housing requirements up to and beyond the 15 year plan period for the emerging Local Plan.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) » view details

This Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) aims to provide an evidence base of potential land for housing development, which will be used to inform site allocations and strategic policies in the new Local Plan. It aims to identify all suitable and available sites with the potential to meet housing requirements up to and beyond the 15 year plan period for the emerging Local Plan.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) » view details

This Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) aims to provide an evidence base of potential land for housing development, which will be used to inform site allocations and strategic policies in the new Local Plan. It aims to identify all suitable and available sites with the potential to meet housing requirements up to and beyond the 15 year plan period for the emerging Local Plan.

North West Coast Connections Project » view details

 What is this project and how has it come about?

 The UK is committed to reducing climate changing greenhouse gases and National Grid has a vital role to play as new low carbon electricity generators replace a quarter of our power stations over the next 10 years.  

In the North West of England this means upgrading and developing the electricity transmission network to provide secure connections for a new power station on the west coast of Cumbria as well as a number of off shore wind farms in the Irish Sea.

All of these projects are key to the Government’s drive to ‘keep Britain’s lights on’ and ensure that the country’s future energy supplies are secure and sustainable, whilst at the same time meeting the UK’s carbon reduction targets.

NuGeneration Limited  has secured an option to buy land adjacent to the existing Sellafield site where a new generation 3.6 GW nuclear power station – Moorside – could be developed.  However, there is currently no high voltage transmission network serving West Cumbria, so National Grid is looking at ways for upgrading and developing the transmission network in order to provide secure connections for these new generators.

There is a significant amount of preparatory work needed and National Grid is working with local  authorities from the outset to ensure that local people will be properly engaged and consulted with at the right times and local views will help shape the eventual outcome.

The North West Coast Connections project is regarded as a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ so the final planning application for the project will be submitted to the planning inspectorate.

 What is Carlisle City Council’s role?

 Although the planning inspectorate handle the planning application, the process requires a substantial amount of involvement by the local planning authorities in the areas where changes to National Grid infrastructure could happen.  Carlisle City Council is one of 16 local authorities from across Lancashire and Cumbria working together with the National Grid, with Cumbria County Council as the Lead Local Authority. This working relationship with National Grid has been formalised in a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) which sets out how local communities and decision makers will be engaged in the planning process that will help shape the proposals for the North West Coast Connections project.

It is not the role of Carlisle City Council, or any of the other local authorities involved in the PPA, to ‘make it happen’ or push through any of the proposed changes – our role is to ensure that local views are properly captured throughout this process so that a fully informed decision can be made by the planning inspectorate.

North West Coast Connections Project » view details

 What is this project and how has it come about?

 The UK is committed to reducing climate changing greenhouse gases and National Grid has a vital role to play as new low carbon electricity generators replace a quarter of our power stations over the next 10 years.  

In the North West of England this means upgrading and developing the electricity transmission network to provide secure connections for a new power station on the west coast of Cumbria as well as a number of off shore wind farms in the Irish Sea.

All of these projects are key to the Government’s drive to ‘keep Britain’s lights on’ and ensure that the country’s future energy supplies are secure and sustainable, whilst at the same time meeting the UK’s carbon reduction targets.

NuGeneration Limited  has secured an option to buy land adjacent to the existing Sellafield site where a new generation 3.6 GW nuclear power station – Moorside – could be developed.  However, there is currently no high voltage transmission network serving West Cumbria, so National Grid is looking at ways for upgrading and developing the transmission network in order to provide secure connections for these new generators.

There is a significant amount of preparatory work needed and National Grid is working with local  authorities from the outset to ensure that local people will be properly engaged and consulted with at the right times and local views will help shape the eventual outcome.

The North West Coast Connections project is regarded as a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ so the final planning application for the project will be submitted to the planning inspectorate.

 What is Carlisle City Council’s role?

 Although the planning inspectorate handle the planning application, the process requires a substantial amount of involvement by the local planning authorities in the areas where changes to National Grid infrastructure could happen.  Carlisle City Council is one of 16 local authorities from across Lancashire and Cumbria working together with the National Grid, with Cumbria County Council as the Lead Local Authority. This working relationship with National Grid has been formalised in a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) which sets out how local communities and decision makers will be engaged in the planning process that will help shape the proposals for the North West Coast Connections project.

It is not the role of Carlisle City Council, or any of the other local authorities involved in the PPA, to ‘make it happen’ or push through any of the proposed changes – our role is to ensure that local views are properly captured throughout this process so that a fully informed decision can be made by the planning inspectorate.

North West Coast Connections Project » view details

 What is this project and how has it come about?

 The UK is committed to reducing climate changing greenhouse gases and National Grid has a vital role to play as new low carbon electricity generators replace a quarter of our power stations over the next 10 years.  

In the North West of England this means upgrading and developing the electricity transmission network to provide secure connections for a new power station on the west coast of Cumbria as well as a number of off shore wind farms in the Irish Sea.

All of these projects are key to the Government’s drive to ‘keep Britain’s lights on’ and ensure that the country’s future energy supplies are secure and sustainable, whilst at the same time meeting the UK’s carbon reduction targets.

NuGeneration Limited  has secured an option to buy land adjacent to the existing Sellafield site where a new generation 3.6 GW nuclear power station – Moorside – could be developed.  However, there is currently no high voltage transmission network serving West Cumbria, so National Grid is looking at ways for upgrading and developing the transmission network in order to provide secure connections for these new generators.

There is a significant amount of preparatory work needed and National Grid is working with local  authorities from the outset to ensure that local people will be properly engaged and consulted with at the right times and local views will help shape the eventual outcome.

The North West Coast Connections project is regarded as a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ so the final planning application for the project will be submitted to the planning inspectorate.

 What is Carlisle City Council’s role?

 Although the planning inspectorate handle the planning application, the process requires a substantial amount of involvement by the local planning authorities in the areas where changes to National Grid infrastructure could happen.  Carlisle City Council is one of 16 local authorities from across Lancashire and Cumbria working together with the National Grid, with Cumbria County Council as the Lead Local Authority. This working relationship with National Grid has been formalised in a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) which sets out how local communities and decision makers will be engaged in the planning process that will help shape the proposals for the North West Coast Connections project.

It is not the role of Carlisle City Council, or any of the other local authorities involved in the PPA, to ‘make it happen’ or push through any of the proposed changes – our role is to ensure that local views are properly captured throughout this process so that a fully informed decision can be made by the planning inspectorate.

Draft Air Quality Action Plan » view details

We are seeking your views on this important plan for Carlisle.

You can view the plan at:

http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/environment_and_waste/environmental_health/air_quality/air_quality_documents.aspx

 Which of the Action Plan measures do you feel are most important in  reducing road traffic emissions in Carlisle?

Are there any other action measures that you think should be included in the Action Plan?

Do you have any general comments on the Action Plan?

The plan is also available at Carlisle Library and the Customer Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Carlisle.

Draft Air Quality Action Plan » view details

We are seeking your views on this important plan for Carlisle.

You can view the plan at:

http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/environment_and_waste/environmental_health/air_quality/air_quality_documents.aspx

 Which of the Action Plan measures do you feel are most important in  reducing road traffic emissions in Carlisle?

Are there any other action measures that you think should be included in the Action Plan?

Do you have any general comments on the Action Plan?

The plan is also available at Carlisle Library and the Customer Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Carlisle.

Draft Air Quality Action Plan » view details

We are seeking your views on this important plan for Carlisle.

You can view the plan at:

http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/environment_and_waste/environmental_health/air_quality/air_quality_documents.aspx

 Which of the Action Plan measures do you feel are most important in  reducing road traffic emissions in Carlisle?

Are there any other action measures that you think should be included in the Action Plan?

Do you have any general comments on the Action Plan?

The plan is also available at Carlisle Library and the Customer Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Carlisle.

Proposed Amalgamation of Fairfield Infant School and Fairfield Junior School » view details

We would like to hear your views on the possible amalgamation of Fairfield Infant School and Fairfield Junior School in Cockermouth.

Cumbria County Council's 'yourDistrict' guide to council services magazine survey » view details

Cumbria County Council has recently redesigned its residents magazine to be more locally based and tailored to the six separate districts in Cumbria: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland.

This replaces ‘YourCumbria’ magazine which was regularly sent out to residents over the last nine years.

Whilst the response to Your Cumbria was positive, we were keen to act on some of the requests for a more factual and more locally targeted publication.

We recognise that many residents now have access to the county council’s online information. However, for many Cumbrian residents, receiving details in print remains the preferred way to receive information.

Making the change to a more local distribution means that we can customise the events and useful phone numbers as well as focussing on the grants and local decisions being made in each area. The new smaller envelope format also makes it easier to include other useful information from the county council and our partners.

Cumbria County Council's 'yourDistrict' guide to council services magazine survey » view details

Cumbria County Council has recently redesigned its residents magazine to be more locally based and tailored to the six separate districts in Cumbria: Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Eden and South Lakeland.

This replaces ‘YourCumbria’ magazine which was regularly sent out to residents over the last nine years.

Whilst the response to Your Cumbria was positive, we were keen to act on some of the requests for a more factual and more locally targeted publication.

We recognise that many residents now have access to the county council’s online information. However, for many Cumbrian residents, receiving details in print remains the preferred way to receive information.

Making the change to a more local distribution means that we can customise the events and useful phone numbers as well as focussing on the grants and local decisions being made in each area. The new smaller envelope format also makes it easier to include other useful information from the county council and our partners.

Carlisle On Street Parking » view details

Do you park in or around Carlisle City Centre?  Do you use on street parking in this area.  If so Cumbria County Council would like to hear from you.  We would like to know how you use parking facilities within the city.

Your views and comments will help us to ensure that when we complete the review we have the best parking restriction on any street.

You can also express your views by coming to the following drop in sessions:

On Friday 26^th and Saturday 27^th of October you will be able to make your views known at informal drop in sessions that Cumbria County Council will be holding with Carlisle City Council at The Old Town Hall in the Market Square between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  These sessions are part of our plan to carry out a thorough review of on street Parking throughout the City to ensure that any restrictions we apply are necessary and appropriate.

At the Old Town Hall plans will be on display showing what on street parking there is around the city centre and we would like you to comment on how you use this and any improvements you think we could make. The City Council’s proposals to introduce a restricted parking zone in the Historic Core around Carlisle Cathedral will also be on display and any views you have on these would also be welcomed.

Carlisle On Street Parking » view details

Do you park in or around Carlisle City Centre?  Do you use on street parking in this area.  If so Cumbria County Council would like to hear from you.  We would like to know how you use parking facilities within the city.

Your views and comments will help us to ensure that when we complete the review we have the best parking restriction on any street.

You can also express your views by coming to the following drop in sessions:

On Friday 26^th and Saturday 27^th of October you will be able to make your views known at informal drop in sessions that Cumbria County Council will be holding with Carlisle City Council at The Old Town Hall in the Market Square between 10.00am and 4.00pm.  These sessions are part of our plan to carry out a thorough review of on street Parking throughout the City to ensure that any restrictions we apply are necessary and appropriate.

At the Old Town Hall plans will be on display showing what on street parking there is around the city centre and we would like you to comment on how you use this and any improvements you think we could make. The City Council’s proposals to introduce a restricted parking zone in the Historic Core around Carlisle Cathedral will also be on display and any views you have on these would also be welcomed.

Budget consultation 2013 » view details

We are consulting on a series of proposals relating to the future role of the council and the priorities for the council. We are seeking feedback on our approach to reshaping our services to fit with our new financial settlement from government. This questionnaire will be used to help us make our decisions on which services to change and which services to keep, as we set our budget in February 2013.

There is a comprehensive document titled ‘Our proposed budget savings 2013-15, The future role of the Council’ which provides all the background information to the proposals and should be read when completing this questionnaire.

This questionnaire is structured into 7 sections.

• Section 1- Your priorities
• Section 2- Feedback on our priorities
• Section 3- Discretionary services
• Section 4- Statutory services
• Section 5- Proposals related to Internal Services and Council running costs
• Section 6- Community Asset Transfer
• Section 7- About You

Budget consultation 2013 » view details

We are consulting on a series of proposals relating to the future role of the council and the priorities for the council. We are seeking feedback on our approach to reshaping our services to fit with our new financial settlement from government. This questionnaire will be used to help us make our decisions on which services to change and which services to keep, as we set our budget in February 2013.

There is a comprehensive document titled ‘Our proposed budget savings 2013-15, The future role of the Council’ which provides all the background information to the proposals and should be read when completing this questionnaire.

This questionnaire is structured into 7 sections.

• Section 1- Your priorities
• Section 2- Feedback on our priorities
• Section 3- Discretionary services
• Section 4- Statutory services
• Section 5- Proposals related to Internal Services and Council running costs
• Section 6- Community Asset Transfer
• Section 7- About You

Draft Council Commitment to Local and Sustainable Procurement » view details

Allerdale Borough Council is proposing a new procurement commitment and is now asking for your opinion on the current draft.

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Council Tax Discounts for Unoccupied Dwellings » view details

Under Council Tax legislation a dwelling which has been vacant (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) for more than six months is classed as ‘Long Term Empty’.  A dwelling which is unoccupied (no-one has their sole or main residence in it) and furnished is classed as a ‘Second Home’. There are some exceptions to this (for example where a property is unoccupied because the owner has moved into residential care) and in these cases the property is exempt from Council Tax.  The changes described below will not affect properties which are exempt from Council Tax.

Councils currently have a statutory power to give the owners of long term empty properties a discount of between 50% and 0% on their Council Tax.  This council gives a discount of 10%.

For second homes the current position is that a discount of between 50% and 10% can be awarded.  This council, like all other councils in Cumbria, gives a discount of 10%.

The Government is amending the current legislation from April 2013 to allow councils to:

• Award a discount of between 50% and 0% for second homes.  This brings the discount in line with that for long term empty properties.
• Charge a premium of up to 50% additional Council Tax for properties vacant for more than two years 

At its meeting on 26 July 2012 the Council agreed draft proposals to reduce the discount for both second homes and long term empty dwellings to 0% from 1 April 2013.  This means that from that point owners of second homes and long term empty properties will pay full Council Tax.

In addition the Council also agreed that it would consider applying a premium of up to 50% to those properties vacant for more than two years.  This means that from that point owners of such properties could pay up to 150% of full Council Tax.  There are likely to be both statutory and local exemptions.  At this stage it is not clear what the statutory exemptions will be but it is likely, for example, that where there is a legal restriction on the disposal or use of the property the premium will not apply.  The Council has not determined what its local exemptions will be (see below for more on this).

A copy of the report is available on the Council’s web-site at www.eden.gov.uk/democracy/meetings/committee-meeting-agenda-and-minutes/agenda-and-minutes-2012/council/agenda-cl-26jul12/  (see item 10 on the agenda).

Councils have been encouraged to use both the new and existing discretions to reduce Council Tax discounts and to apply the premium to raise additional revenue.  The Council faces a difficult financial situation as its grapples with additional cost pressures and reducing income.  The additional income from reducing the discount and applying a premium on empty homes will help the Council to ensure that its books remain balanced.

In addition, there is a shortage of housing in the District.  It is hoped that increasing the Council Tax on long term empty properties may encourage owners to bring these properties back into use.  Details of how the Council can assist with bringing empty properties back into use can be found on our website at www.eden.gov.uk/housing/empty-properties/edens-empty-properties

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Council Tax Discounts for Unoccupied Dwellings » view details

Under Council Tax legislation a dwelling which has been vacant (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) for more than six months is classed as ‘Long Term Empty’.  A dwelling which is unoccupied (no-one has their sole or main residence in it) and furnished is classed as a ‘Second Home’. There are some exceptions to this (for example where a property is unoccupied because the owner has moved into residential care) and in these cases the property is exempt from Council Tax.  The changes described below will not affect properties which are exempt from Council Tax.

Councils currently have a statutory power to give the owners of long term empty properties a discount of between 50% and 0% on their Council Tax.  This council gives a discount of 10%.

For second homes the current position is that a discount of between 50% and 10% can be awarded.  This council, like all other councils in Cumbria, gives a discount of 10%.

The Government is amending the current legislation from April 2013 to allow councils to:

• Award a discount of between 50% and 0% for second homes.  This brings the discount in line with that for long term empty properties.
• Charge a premium of up to 50% additional Council Tax for properties vacant for more than two years 

At its meeting on 26 July 2012 the Council agreed draft proposals to reduce the discount for both second homes and long term empty dwellings to 0% from 1 April 2013.  This means that from that point owners of second homes and long term empty properties will pay full Council Tax.

In addition the Council also agreed that it would consider applying a premium of up to 50% to those properties vacant for more than two years.  This means that from that point owners of such properties could pay up to 150% of full Council Tax.  There are likely to be both statutory and local exemptions.  At this stage it is not clear what the statutory exemptions will be but it is likely, for example, that where there is a legal restriction on the disposal or use of the property the premium will not apply.  The Council has not determined what its local exemptions will be (see below for more on this).

A copy of the report is available on the Council’s web-site at www.eden.gov.uk/democracy/meetings/committee-meeting-agenda-and-minutes/agenda-and-minutes-2012/council/agenda-cl-26jul12/  (see item 10 on the agenda).

Councils have been encouraged to use both the new and existing discretions to reduce Council Tax discounts and to apply the premium to raise additional revenue.  The Council faces a difficult financial situation as its grapples with additional cost pressures and reducing income.  The additional income from reducing the discount and applying a premium on empty homes will help the Council to ensure that its books remain balanced.

In addition, there is a shortage of housing in the District.  It is hoped that increasing the Council Tax on long term empty properties may encourage owners to bring these properties back into use.  Details of how the Council can assist with bringing empty properties back into use can be found on our website at www.eden.gov.uk/housing/empty-properties/edens-empty-properties

Consultation on Proposed Changes to Council Tax Discounts for Unoccupied Dwellings » view details

Under Council Tax legislation a dwelling which has been vacant (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished) for more than six months is classed as ‘Long Term Empty’.  A dwelling which is unoccupied (no-one has their sole or main residence in it) and furnished is classed as a ‘Second Home’. There are some exceptions to this (for example where a property is unoccupied because the owner has moved into residential care) and in these cases the property is exempt from Council Tax.  The changes described below will not affect properties which are exempt from Council Tax.

Councils currently have a statutory power to give the owners of long term empty properties a discount of between 50% and 0% on their Council Tax.  This council gives a discount of 10%.

For second homes the current position is that a discount of between 50% and 10% can be awarded.  This council, like all other councils in Cumbria, gives a discount of 10%.

The Government is amending the current legislation from April 2013 to allow councils to:

• Award a discount of between 50% and 0% for second homes.  This brings the discount in line with that for long term empty properties.
• Charge a premium of up to 50% additional Council Tax for properties vacant for more than two years 

At its meeting on 26 July 2012 the Council agreed draft proposals to reduce the discount for both second homes and long term empty dwellings to 0% from 1 April 2013.  This means that from that point owners of second homes and long term empty properties will pay full Council Tax.

In addition the Council also agreed that it would consider applying a premium of up to 50% to those properties vacant for more than two years.  This means that from that point owners of such properties could pay up to 150% of full Council Tax.  There are likely to be both statutory and local exemptions.  At this stage it is not clear what the statutory exemptions will be but it is likely, for example, that where there is a legal restriction on the disposal or use of the property the premium will not apply.  The Council has not determined what its local exemptions will be (see below for more on this).

A copy of the report is available on the Council’s web-site at www.eden.gov.uk/democracy/meetings/committee-meeting-agenda-and-minutes/agenda-and-minutes-2012/council/agenda-cl-26jul12/  (see item 10 on the agenda).

Councils have been encouraged to use both the new and existing discretions to reduce Council Tax discounts and to apply the premium to raise additional revenue.  The Council faces a difficult financial situation as its grapples with additional cost pressures and reducing income.  The additional income from reducing the discount and applying a premium on empty homes will help the Council to ensure that its books remain balanced.

In addition, there is a shortage of housing in the District.  It is hoped that increasing the Council Tax on long term empty properties may encourage owners to bring these properties back into use.  Details of how the Council can assist with bringing empty properties back into use can be found on our website at www.eden.gov.uk/housing/empty-properties/edens-empty-properties

Carer Services and Support Consultation » view details

Have your say for shaping support for carers of adults in Cumbria

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, family or friends in need of support or services because of frailty, physical or learning disability or illness, including mental illness.  If you are a carer we want to find out what you feel is important and what types of services and support would help you with caring.  This survey is one of the ways we are doing this.  Your views are important and you do not have to have used support or services to answer the questions.

We will use this information to help us redevelop the carers support services for adults who care for adults currently available.  This work is starting now and should be finished by October 2013.

The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

This survey forms part of a wider consultation process to help develop the specification for carer support services in Cumbria. This survey closes on 28 December 2012.

The results of this consultation will be published online on ‘Have Your Say’ at www.cumbria.gov.uk

Your answers will be treated as confidential.  Individual responses will not be passed on to anyone that provides you or the person you care for with services.  You will not be personally identified in any report or summary and your answers will not affect the services you receive.

Carer Services and Support Consultation » view details

Have your say for shaping support for carers of adults in Cumbria

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, family or friends in need of support or services because of frailty, physical or learning disability or illness, including mental illness.  If you are a carer we want to find out what you feel is important and what types of services and support would help you with caring.  This survey is one of the ways we are doing this.  Your views are important and you do not have to have used support or services to answer the questions.

We will use this information to help us redevelop the carers support services for adults who care for adults currently available.  This work is starting now and should be finished by October 2013.

The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

This survey forms part of a wider consultation process to help develop the specification for carer support services in Cumbria. This survey closes on 28 December 2012.

The results of this consultation will be published online on ‘Have Your Say’ at www.cumbria.gov.uk

Your answers will be treated as confidential.  Individual responses will not be passed on to anyone that provides you or the person you care for with services.  You will not be personally identified in any report or summary and your answers will not affect the services you receive.

Carer Services and Support Consultation » view details

Have your say for shaping support for carers of adults in Cumbria

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, family or friends in need of support or services because of frailty, physical or learning disability or illness, including mental illness.  If you are a carer we want to find out what you feel is important and what types of services and support would help you with caring.  This survey is one of the ways we are doing this.  Your views are important and you do not have to have used support or services to answer the questions.

We will use this information to help us redevelop the carers support services for adults who care for adults currently available.  This work is starting now and should be finished by October 2013.

The survey should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

This survey forms part of a wider consultation process to help develop the specification for carer support services in Cumbria. This survey closes on 27 November 2012.

The results of this consultation will be published online on ‘Have Your Say’ at www.cumbria.gov.uk

Your answers will be treated as confidential.  Individual responses will not be passed on to anyone that provides you or the person you care for with services.  You will not be personally identified in any report or summary and your answers will not affect the services you receive.

Consultation on the introduction of traffic lights on Eden Bridge » view details

Cumbria County Council began the traffic lights trial following road safety concerns raised by both Kirkoswald and Lazonby Parish Councils.

A six month trial of temporary solar powered traffic lights has been in place since March 2012. This has been extended by a further 6 months which will enable community consultation to take place.

Come along to our community drop in meeting, 4pm-8pm on Wednesday 10th October at Kirkoswald Church Institute (village hall).

Please see attached documents for full details.

Consultation on the introduction of traffic lights on Eden Bridge » view details

Cumbria County Council began the traffic lights trial following road safety concerns raised by both Kirkoswald and Lazonby Parish Councils.

A six month trial of temporary solar powered traffic lights has been in place since March 2012. This has been extended by a further 6 months which will enable community consultation to take place.

Come along to our community drop in meeting, 4pm-8pm on Wednesday 10th October at Kirkoswald Church Institute (village hall).

Please see attached documents for full details.

Land Allocations Examination - Further Consultation » view details

An independent Planning Inspector, Mr Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, has been appointed by the Secretary of State to hold a Public Examination into the ‘soundness’ of the Land Allocations DPD.  Hearing sessions will begin on 23 October 2012.

On 23 July 2012 the Inspector issued his ‘Schedule of Matters and Issues for the Examination’. Matter 1.6 raised issues relating to the methodology used by the Council in its selection of sites, and required the Council to prepare a paper in response to these issues. On Tuesday 18 September 2012 the Council published its response to issues raised in Matter 1.6, as well as providing a schedule of its proposed main modifications to the DPD.

As a result of this new information being published and submitted to the Inspector, the Council is conducting a four week consultation inviting comments on matters raised in these documents. Submissions are invited, by email, letter or online between Tuesday 18 September 2012 and 12 noon Monday 15 October 2012. At the close of the consultation period, submissions will be forwarded to the Inspector to be taken into account in examining the ‘soundness’ of the DPD. Submissions must relate only to the published main modifications (quoting the modification reference number) and the Council’s response to Matter 1.6, and should not repeat comments already made in previous representations.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme » view details

Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme

From 1 April 2013 we will be introducing our Council Tax Reduction Scheme to help people pay their Council Tax. We want to hear your views on the proposed scheme which will replace Council Tax Benefit.

We are aiming to create a scheme that will continue to support the most vulnerable in our communities.  However, it will also have to handle the new financial pressures placed on us by the government. 

The Government has also announced further changes to the Council Tax system from April 2013. This means that councils will be able to change Council Tax discounts and exemptions given to certain properties.

These changes to Council Tax Benefit, Discounts and Exemptions directly affect the following people:

• Those who receive Council Tax Benefit,
• Those who have a second home in South Lakeland,
• Those who have an empty home in South Lakeland.

All the details you need to have your say on our proposals are available in the Information Leaflet below and on the survey. Please read through everything carefully before answering the consultation questions.

Further detail and explanation is available in the Frequently Asked Questions document.

The final decisions on the scheme will be made at a meeting of the Council on 18 December 2012.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme » view details

Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme

From 1 April 2013 we will be introducing our Council Tax Reduction Scheme to help people pay their Council Tax. We want to hear your views on the proposed scheme which will replace Council Tax Benefit.

We are aiming to create a scheme that will continue to support the most vulnerable in our communities.  However, it will also have to handle the new financial pressures placed on us by the government. 

The Government has also announced further changes to the Council Tax system from April 2013. This means that councils will be able to change Council Tax discounts and exemptions given to certain properties.

These changes to Council Tax Benefit, Discounts and Exemptions directly affect the following people:

• Those who receive Council Tax Benefit,
• Those who have a second home in South Lakeland,
• Those who have an empty home in South Lakeland.

All the details you need to have your say on our proposals are available in the Information Leaflet below and on the survey. Please read through everything carefully before answering the consultation questions.

Further detail and explanation is available in the Frequently Asked Questions document.

The final decisions on the scheme will be made at a meeting of the Council on 18 December 2012.

Review of Gambling Policy 2012 » view details

South Lakeland District Council is inviting comments on the review of it's Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.

Under the terms of the Gambling Act 2005, the Council's statement has to be reviewed every 3 years. As the current policy came into effect in 2010, a revised statement must be published in January 2013.

South Lakeland District Council along with the other 5 local authorities in Cumbria have worked together, in partnership to produce one common revised draft gambling licensing policy.

The revised draft statement is based on the Local Government Association's template.

If you wish to make comments please use the consultation response form.

Draft Council Commitment to Local and Sustainable Procurement » view details

Allerdale Borough Council is proposing a new procurement commitment and is now asking for your opinion on the current draft.

Draft Council Commitment to Local and Sustainable Procurement » view details

Allerdale Borough Council is proposing a new procurement commitment and is now asking for your opinion on the current draft.

Consultation on the introduction of traffic lights on Eden Bridge » view details

Cumbria County Council began the traffic lights trial following road safety concerns raised by both Kirkoswald and Lazonby Parish Councils.

A six month trial of temporary solar powered traffic lights has been in place since March 2012. This has been extended by a further 6 months which will enable community consultation to take place.

Come along to our community drop in meeting, 4pm-8pm on Wednesday 10th October at Kirkoswald Church Institute (village hall).

Please see attached documents for full details.

Land Allocations Examination - Further Consultation » view details

An independent Planning Inspector, Mr Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, has been appointed by the Secretary of State to hold a Public Examination into the ‘soundness’ of the Land Allocations DPD.  Hearing sessions will begin on 23 October 2012.

On 23 July 2012 the Inspector issued his ‘Schedule of Matters and Issues for the Examination’. Matter 1.6 raised issues relating to the methodology used by the Council in its selection of sites, and required the Council to prepare a paper in response to these issues. On Tuesday 18 September 2012 the Council published its response to issues raised in Matter 1.6, as well as providing a schedule of its proposed main modifications to the DPD.

As a result of this new information being published and submitted to the Inspector, the Council is conducting a four week consultation inviting comments on matters raised in these documents. Submissions are invited, by email, letter or online between Tuesday 18 September 2012 and 12 noon Monday 15 October 2012. At the close of the consultation period, submissions will be forwarded to the Inspector to be taken into account in examining the ‘soundness’ of the DPD. Submissions must relate only to the published main modifications (quoting the modification reference number) and the Council’s response to Matter 1.6, and should not repeat comments already made in previous representations.

Land Allocations Examination - Further Consultation » view details

An independent Planning Inspector, Mr Simon Berkeley BA MA MRTPI, has been appointed by the Secretary of State to hold a Public Examination into the ‘soundness’ of the Land Allocations DPD.  Hearing sessions will begin on 23 October 2012.

On 23 July 2012 the Inspector issued his ‘Schedule of Matters and Issues for the Examination’. Matter 1.6 raised issues relating to the methodology used by the Council in its selection of sites, and required the Council to prepare a paper in response to these issues. On Tuesday 18 September 2012 the Council published its response to issues raised in Matter 1.6, as well as providing a schedule of its proposed main modifications to the DPD.

As a result of this new information being published and submitted to the Inspector, the Council is conducting a four week consultation inviting comments on matters raised in these documents. Submissions are invited, by email, letter or online between Tuesday 18 September 2012 and 12 noon Monday 15 October 2012. At the close of the consultation period, submissions will be forwarded to the Inspector to be taken into account in examining the ‘soundness’ of the DPD. Submissions must relate only to the published main modifications (quoting the modification reference number) and the Council’s response to Matter 1.6, and should not repeat comments already made in previous representations.

Localised Support for Council Tax 2012 » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Localised Support for Council Tax 2012 » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Localised Support for Council Tax 2012 » view details

Government Changes to Council Tax

The government has announced that, from April 2013, they will be abolishing the current Council Tax Benefit scheme.

Instead, councils will need to create and run a local Council Tax support scheme and the new scheme has to be in place by 1st April 2013.

Proposed Changes to Council Tax Benefit » view details

On 1 April 2013 the current Council Tax Benefit Scheme will be abolished.  It will be replaced with a new scheme to be known as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.  Council Tax Benefit rules are currently set nationally but in the future each council will decide on the rules for its own local scheme of Council Tax Reduction.

The Council receives a grant from the Government to meet the full amount of Council Tax Benefit.  In future we will receive a fixed grant.  This will be less than we currently get.  This means that if the Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives Council Tax payers the same level of reduction in their Council Tax as they currently receive in Council Tax Benefit there will be a shortfall.  This will be a cost to this council, to Cumbria Police and to Cumbria County Council.  The total shortfall in the Eden area will be about £260,000 per year.

The Council could decide to introduce a scheme that is less generous than the current system.  Such a scheme could be agreed so that the full cost of the scheme is the same as the grant we receive.  However, the Government has stipulated that pensioners must continue to receive the same level of help as they do currently.  This means that working age claimants would be faced with losing an average of about 20% of the help we currently give to pay their Council Tax.  This would mean individuals and families on low incomes paying more Council Tax.

The Council has consulted with the County Council and Cumbria Police.  It believes that Eden’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme should be designed to maintain the same levels of Council Tax reduction as under Council Tax Benefit.  This means that individuals currently getting Council Tax Benefit will not be financially affected by the new scheme of Council Tax Reduction.  The Council will need to look in other areas to find the money to fund the cost of the local Scheme.

Proposed Changes to Council Tax Benefit » view details

On 1 April 2013 the current Council Tax Benefit Scheme will be abolished.  It will be replaced with a new scheme to be known as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.  Council Tax Benefit rules are currently set nationally but in the future each council will decide on the rules for its own local scheme of Council Tax Reduction.

The Council receives a grant from the Government to meet the full amount of Council Tax Benefit.  In future we will receive a fixed grant.  This will be less than we currently get.  This means that if the Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives Council Tax payers the same level of reduction in their Council Tax as they currently receive in Council Tax Benefit there will be a shortfall.  This will be a cost to this council, to Cumbria Police and to Cumbria County Council.  The total shortfall in the Eden area will be about £260,000 per year.

The Council could decide to introduce a scheme that is less generous than the current system.  Such a scheme could be agreed so that the full cost of the scheme is the same as the grant we receive.  However, the Government has stipulated that pensioners must continue to receive the same level of help as they do currently.  This means that working age claimants would be faced with losing an average of about 20% of the help we currently give to pay their Council Tax.  This would mean individuals and families on low incomes paying more Council Tax.

The Council has consulted with the County Council and Cumbria Police.  It believes that Eden’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme should be designed to maintain the same levels of Council Tax reduction as under Council Tax Benefit.  This means that individuals currently getting Council Tax Benefit will not be financially affected by the new scheme of Council Tax Reduction.  The Council will need to look in other areas to find the money to fund the cost of the local Scheme.

Proposed Changes to Council Tax Benefit » view details

On 1 April 2013 the current Council Tax Benefit Scheme will be abolished.  It will be replaced with a new scheme to be known as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.  Council Tax Benefit rules are currently set nationally but in the future each council will decide on the rules for its own local scheme of Council Tax Reduction.

The Council receives a grant from the Government to meet the full amount of Council Tax Benefit.  In future we will receive a fixed grant.  This will be less than we currently get.  This means that if the Council Tax Reduction Scheme gives Council Tax payers the same level of reduction in their Council Tax as they currently receive in Council Tax Benefit there will be a shortfall.  This will be a cost to this council, to Cumbria Police and to Cumbria County Council.  The total shortfall in the Eden area will be about £260,000 per year.

The Council could decide to introduce a scheme that is less generous than the current system.  Such a scheme could be agreed so that the full cost of the scheme is the same as the grant we receive.  However, the Government has stipulated that pensioners must continue to receive the same level of help as they do currently.  This means that working age claimants would be faced with losing an average of about 20% of the help we currently give to pay their Council Tax.  This would mean individuals and families on low incomes paying more Council Tax.

The Council has consulted with the County Council and Cumbria Police.  It believes that Eden’s Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme should be designed to maintain the same levels of Council Tax reduction as under Council Tax Benefit.  This means that individuals currently getting Council Tax Benefit will not be financially affected by the new scheme of Council Tax Reduction.  The Council will need to look in other areas to find the money to fund the cost of the local Scheme.

Council Tax Reduction Scheme » view details

Have your say on our Council Tax Reduction Scheme

From 1 April 2013 we will be introducing our Council Tax Reduction Scheme to help people pay their Council Tax. We want to hear your views on the proposed scheme which will replace Council Tax Benefit.

We are aiming to create a scheme that will continue to support the most vulnerable in our communities.  However, it will also have to handle the new financial pressures placed on us by the government. 

The Government has also announced further changes to the Council Tax system from April 2013. This means that councils will be able to change Council Tax discounts and exemptions given to certain properties.

These changes to Council Tax Benefit, Discounts and Exemptions directly affect the following people:

• Those who receive Council Tax Benefit,
• Those who have a second home in South Lakeland,
• Those who have an empty home in South Lakeland.

All the details you need to have your say on our proposals are available in the Information Leaflet below and on the survey. Please read through everything carefully before answering the consultation questions.

Further detail and explanation is available in the Frequently Asked Questions document.

The final decisions on the scheme will be made at a meeting of the Council on 18 December 2012.

Waste consultation » view details

Like all local authorities, Copeland Borough Council is under financial pressure to make huge savings. This means we need to look at the services we deliver, which ones we might have to stop, or the ones we need to deliver in a different way.With regards to our waste collection service we have to save £120,000.

Waste consultation » view details

Like all local authorities, Copeland Borough Council is under financial pressure to make huge savings. This means we need to look at the services we deliver, which ones we might have to stop, or the ones we need to deliver in a different way.With regards to our waste collection service we have to save £120,000.

Waste consultation » view details

Like all local authorities, Copeland Borough Council is under financial pressure to make huge savings. This means we need to look at the services we deliver, which ones we might have to stop, or the ones we need to deliver in a different way.With regards to our waste collection service we have to save £120,000.

The Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan » view details

Neighbourhood Area Designation Order

The first stage in developing a neighbourhood plan is to designate the 'neighbourhood area' which it will cover. A Neighbourhood Area application was received from Brough Parish Council, as the lead Parish representing the Upper Eden Community Plan Group (an association of the 17 Parishes in the Upper Eden Area), on 28 May 2012. After an eight-week consultation period, the Council designated the area on 16 August 2012, granting them the right to produce their own neighbourhood plan.

Draft Neighbourhood Plan

The Upper Eden Community Plan Group consulted the local community on their draft Neighbourhood Plan for 6 weeks from 28 May to 9 July 2012.

Comments have been taken into account and the plan has been amended to reflect them.

See the Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examination Proposal (PDF: 4Mb / 28 pages)

The Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan » view details

Neighbourhood Area Designation Order

The first stage in developing a neighbourhood plan is to designate the 'neighbourhood area' which it will cover. A Neighbourhood Area application was received from Brough Parish Council, as the lead Parish representing the Upper Eden Community Plan Group (an association of the 17 Parishes in the Upper Eden Area), on 28 May 2012. After an eight-week consultation period, the Council designated the area on 16 August 2012, granting them the right to produce their own neighbourhood plan.

Draft Neighbourhood Plan

The Upper Eden Community Plan Group consulted the local community on their draft Neighbourhood Plan for 6 weeks from 28 May to 9 July 2012.

Comments have been taken into account and the plan has been amended to reflect them.

See the Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examination Proposal (PDF: 4Mb / 28 pages)

The Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Plan » view details

Neighbourhood Area Designation Order

The first stage in developing a neighbourhood plan is to designate the 'neighbourhood area' which it will cover. A Neighbourhood Area application was received from Brough Parish Council, as the lead Parish representing the Upper Eden Community Plan Group (an association of the 17 Parishes in the Upper Eden Area), on 28 May 2012. After an eight-week consultation period, the Council designated the area on 16 August 2012, granting them the right to produce their own neighbourhood plan.

Draft Neighbourhood Plan

The Upper Eden Community Plan Group consulted the local community on their draft Neighbourhood Plan for 6 weeks from 28 May to 9 July 2012.

Comments have been taken into account and the plan has been amended to reflect them.

See the Draft Upper Eden Neighbourhood Development Plan - Examination Proposal (PDF: 4Mb / 28 pages)

Ulverston TRO 2012 (proposed parking/waiting restrictions in Ulverston) » view details

We are consulting on the proposal to make changes to parking/waiting restrictions on the following roads in Ulverston: Central Drive, Rowan Avenue, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Church Walk, Beech Bank, Sea View, Hart Street, Victoria Park, Soutergate and Lightburn Drive. This will include changes such as introduction of double yellow lines, resident parking only, restricted and no waiting zones. Please see attached documents full complete details.

Cumbria County Council considers that it is expedient to propose to make the above Order for the following reasons: -

• for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or
• for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or
• for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs

The proposals are for Beech Bank, Church Walk, Soutergate, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Lightburn Road, Rowan Avenue, Central Drive and Victoria Park

Ulverston TRO 2012 (proposed parking/waiting restrictions in Ulverston) » view details

We are consulting on the proposal to make changes to parking/waiting restrictions on the following roads in Ulverston: Central Drive, Rowan Avenue, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Church Walk, Beech Bank, Sea View, Hart Street, Victoria Park, Soutergate and Lightburn Drive. This will include changes such as introduction of double yellow lines, resident parking only, restricted and no waiting zones. Please see attached documents full complete details.

Cumbria County Council considers that it is expedient to propose to make the above Order for the following reasons: -

• for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or
• for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or
• for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs

The proposals are for Beech Bank, Church Walk, Soutergate, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Lightburn Road, Rowan Avenue, Central Drive and Victoria Park

Ulverston TRO 2012 (proposed parking/waiting restrictions in Ulverston) » view details

We are consulting on the proposal to make changes to parking/waiting restrictions on the following roads in Ulverston: Central Drive, Rowan Avenue, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Church Walk, Beech Bank, Sea View, Hart Street, Victoria Park, Soutergate and Lightburn Drive. This will include changes such as introduction of double yellow lines, resident parking only, restricted and no waiting zones. Please see attached documents full complete details.

Cumbria County Council considers that it is expedient to propose to make the above Order for the following reasons: -

• for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or any other road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising, or
• for facilitating the passage on the road or any other road of any class of traffic (including pedestrians), or
• for preserving or improving the amenities of the area through which the road runs

The proposals are for Beech Bank, Church Walk, Soutergate, The Drive, Woodland Road, Mayfield Road, Lightburn Road, Rowan Avenue, Central Drive and Victoria Park

Developing Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service in Cumbria » view details

Cumbria County Council wants to hear your views about Cumbria’s new Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service. These are new organisations that are being set up to provide information, advice and support about health and social care services. This Consultation is part of a wider process of locality based engagement taking place to support the establishment of Healthwatch Locally.

A link to the full consultation document (PDF) can be found at the bottom of this page. You can also respond to this consultation online.

Developing Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service in Cumbria » view details

Cumbria County Council wants to hear your views about Cumbria’s new Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service. These are new organisations that are being set up to provide information, advice and support about health and social care services. This Consultation is part of a wider process of locality based engagement taking place to support the establishment of Healthwatch Locally.

A link to the full consultation document (PDF) can be found at the bottom of this page. You can also respond to this consultation online.

Developing Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service in Cumbria » view details

Cumbria County Council wants to hear your views about Cumbria’s new Local Healthwatch and Independent Advocacy Service. These are new organisations that are being set up to provide information, advice and support about health and social care services. This Consultation is part of a wider process of locality based engagement taking place to support the establishment of Healthwatch Locally.

A link to the full consultation document (PDF) can be found at the bottom of this page. You can also respond to this consultation online.

Welfare Assistance Programme » view details

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 abolished some of the discretionary elements of the Department of Work and Pensions Social Fund – most notably Crisis Loans, and Community Care Grants. These are emergency loans for people on benefits to buy one off items, such as cookers or fridges, or emergency grants to vulnerable individuals. These schemes will cease at the end of March 2013, and be replaced welfare assistance schemes set up by top tier Local Authorities.

There is no requirement for Local Authorities to set up the scheme in a particular way, and Local Authorities are encouraged to:

• Work in partnership with the local Third Sector to develop schemes
• Explore a range of in-kind support, and to link to advice, information and advocacy.
• Explore a full range of models for delivery.

Welfare Assistance Programme » view details

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 abolished some of the discretionary elements of the Department of Work and Pensions Social Fund – most notably Crisis Loans, and Community Care Grants. These are emergency loans for people on benefits to buy one off items, such as cookers or fridges, or emergency grants to vulnerable individuals. These schemes will cease at the end of March 2013, and be replaced welfare assistance schemes set up by top tier Local Authorities.

There is no requirement for Local Authorities to set up the scheme in a particular way, and Local Authorities are encouraged to:

• Work in partnership with the local Third Sector to develop schemes
• Explore a range of in-kind support, and to link to advice, information and advocacy.
• Explore a full range of models for delivery.

Welfare Assistance Programme » view details

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 abolished some of the discretionary elements of the Department of Work and Pensions Social Fund – most notably Crisis Loans, and Community Care Grants. These are emergency loans for people on benefits to buy one off items, such as cookers or fridges, or emergency grants to vulnerable individuals. These schemes will cease at the end of March 2013, and be replaced welfare assistance schemes set up by top tier Local Authorities.

There is no requirement for Local Authorities to set up the scheme in a particular way, and Local Authorities are encouraged to:

• Work in partnership with the local Third Sector to develop schemes
• Explore a range of in-kind support, and to link to advice, information and advocacy.
• Explore a full range of models for delivery.

Review of Gambling Policy 2012 » view details

South Lakeland District Council is inviting comments on the review of it's Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.

Under the terms of the Gambling Act 2005, the Council's statement has to be reviewed every 3 years. As the current policy came into effect in 2010, a revised statement must be published in January 2013.

South Lakeland District Council along with the other 5 local authorities in Cumbria have worked together, in partnership to produce one common revised draft gambling licensing policy.

The revised draft statement is based on the Local Government Association's template.

If you wish to make comments please use the consultation response form.

Review of Gambling Policy 2012 » view details

South Lakeland District Council is inviting comments on the review of it's Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy.

Under the terms of the Gambling Act 2005, the Council's statement has to be reviewed every 3 years. As the current policy came into effect in 2010, a revised statement must be published in January 2013.

South Lakeland District Council along with the other 5 local authorities in Cumbria have worked together, in partnership to produce one common revised draft gambling licensing policy.

The revised draft statement is based on the Local Government Association's template.

If you wish to make comments please use the consultation response form.

Tenancy Strategy - Eden DC and South Lakeland DC » view details

Eden District Council and South Lakeland District Council Joint Tenancy Strategy

This is a joint strategy prepared in partnership with Eden District Council setting out recommendations to Registered Providers (Housing Associations) on the new form of fixed-term tenancy, affordable rents and tackling issues of under occupancy and overcrowding.

Comments are invited from Registered Providers, current tenants, applicants registered with Cumbria Choice or anyone with an interest in this area of work.

Tenancy Strategy - Eden DC and South Lakeland DC » view details

Eden District Council and South Lakeland District Council Joint Tenancy Strategy

This is a joint strategy prepared in partnership with Eden District Council setting out recommendations to Registered Providers (Housing Associations) on the new form of fixed-term tenancy, affordable rents and tackling issues of under occupancy and overcrowding.

Comments are invited from Registered Providers, current tenants, applicants registered with Cumbria Choice or anyone with an interest in this area of work.

Tenancy Strategy - Eden DC and South Lakeland DC » view details

Eden District Council and South Lakeland District Council Joint Tenancy Strategy

This is a joint strategy prepared in partnership with Eden District Council setting out recommendations to Registered Providers (Housing Associations) on the new form of fixed-term tenancy, affordable rents and tackling issues of under occupancy and overcrowding.

Comments are invited from Registered Providers, current tenants, applicants registered with Cumbria Choice or anyone with an interest in this area of work.

Evaluation of dementia support and services in Cumbria: user engagement project » view details

This project seeks to engage with people with dementia and their carers, using survey methods, face-to-face interviews and group discussions, to understand and evaluate their experiences of services and support in Cumbria.  These methods will allow the team to gather a broad view of services across Cumbria as well as in-depth views from a smaller sample of people with dementia and their carers. Findings from the project will provide information on current support for people with dementia and their carers in Cumbria, highlighting examples of best practice and drawing attention to any gaps in service provision.  The data from the project will be utilised by health and social care services within Cumbria to evaluate current services and support the implementation of the Cumbria Dementia Strategy.  Findings will be used to further develop and improve care, support and treatment for people with dementia and their carers.

Evaluation of dementia support and services in Cumbria: user engagement project » view details

This project seeks to engage with people with dementia and their carers, using survey methods, face-to-face interviews and group discussions, to understand and evaluate their experiences of services and support in Cumbria.  These methods will allow the team to gather a broad view of services across Cumbria as well as in-depth views from a smaller sample of people with dementia and their carers. Findings from the project will provide information on current support for people with dementia and their carers in Cumbria, highlighting examples of best practice and drawing attention to any gaps in service provision.  The data from the project will be utilised by health and social care services within Cumbria to evaluate current services and support the implementation of the Cumbria Dementia Strategy.  Findings will be used to further develop and improve care, support and treatment for people with dementia and their carers.

Evaluation of dementia support and services in Cumbria: user engagement project » view details

This project seeks to engage with people with dementia and their carers, using survey methods, face-to-face interviews and group discussions, to understand and evaluate their experiences of services and support in Cumbria.  These methods will allow the team to gather a broad view of services across Cumbria as well as in-depth views from a smaller sample of people with dementia and their carers. Findings from the project will provide information on current support for people with dementia and their carers in Cumbria, highlighting examples of best practice and drawing attention to any gaps in service provision.  The data from the project will be utilised by health and social care services within Cumbria to evaluate current services and support the implementation of the Cumbria Dementia Strategy.  Findings will be used to further develop and improve care, support and treatment for people with dementia and their carers.

Clean Streets » view details

Complaints by the public to the council and police, show cleaner streets are a priority for South Lakeland residents.

The Clean Street consultation asks the public which Dog Control Orders they would like to see introduced giving South Lakeland District Council the power to deal with the most common problems associated with dogs, and if there is support for a public byelaw to give the Police the relevant power to take action in response to public urination and defecation in the street.

Using the results of the consultation the council can put the most suitable measures in place resulting in cleaner streets for all.

Clean Streets » view details

Complaints by the public to the council and police, show cleaner streets are a priority for South Lakeland residents.

The Clean Street consultation asks the public which Dog Control Orders they would like to see introduced giving South Lakeland District Council the power to deal with the most common problems associated with dogs, and if there is support for a public byelaw to give the Police the relevant power to take action in response to public urination and defecation in the street.

Using the results of the consultation the council can put the most suitable measures in place resulting in cleaner streets for all.

Clean Streets » view details

Complaints by the public to the council and police, show cleaner streets are a priority for South Lakeland residents.

The Clean Street consultation asks the public which Dog Control Orders they would like to see introduced giving South Lakeland District Council the power to deal with the most common problems associated with dogs, and if there is support for a public byelaw to give the Police the relevant power to take action in response to public urination and defecation in the street.

Using the results of the consultation the council can put the most suitable measures in place resulting in cleaner streets for all.

Consultation about the content of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan » view details

The County Council is about to commence work on preparing the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

The Local Plan will set out the Council’s policies for the provision for mineral working, for safeguarding mineral resources and associated mineral developments and for waste management. The plan period will be to 2028. It will be for those parts of Cumbria that are outside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

The Council are seeking initial views and representations about what that Plan should contain. 

Consultation about the content of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan » view details

The County Council is about to commence work on preparing the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

The Local Plan will set out the Council’s policies for the provision for mineral working, for safeguarding mineral resources and associated mineral developments and for waste management. The plan period will be to 2028. It will be for those parts of Cumbria that are outside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

The Council are seeking initial views and representations about what that Plan should contain. 

Consultation about the content of the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan » view details

The County Council is about to commence work on preparing the Cumbria Minerals and Waste Local Plan.

The Local Plan will set out the Council’s policies for the provision for mineral working, for safeguarding mineral resources and associated mineral developments and for waste management. The plan period will be to 2028. It will be for those parts of Cumbria that are outside of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

The Council are seeking initial views and representations about what that Plan should contain. 

Silloth Green BMX Track Consultation June2012 » view details

A few years ago, some young BMX bikers in Silloth made their own dirt jumps in the pines on the Green. However, after HLF funding was received and work to redevelop the Green began, it wasn't possible to use the dirt track. Since then, backed by their parents and others in the Community, the BMX bikers have campaigned for funding to build their own track on the Green. They have raised £550 in donations from local people to help them achieve their goal. Some youngsters have visited other tracks to see what works best. Advice has been sought from an expert who has already helped to build BMX tracks. The young people have also made presentation to the Town Council and have outlined their ideas at an open consultation event in the Community Hall. Everyone consulted so far has backed their idea. This online consultation is the final phase of the engagement exercise. 

Silloth Green BMX Track Consultation June2012 » view details

A few years ago, some young BMX bikers in Silloth made their own dirt jumps in the pines on the Green. However, after HLF funding was received and work to redevelop the Green began, it wasn't possible to use the dirt track. Since then, backed by their parents and others in the Community, the BMX bikers have campaigned for funding to build their own track on the Green. They have raised £550 in donations from local people to help them achieve their goal. Some youngsters have visited other tracks to see what works best. Advice has been sought from an expert who has already helped to build BMX tracks. The young people have also made presentation to the Town Council and have outlined their ideas at an open consultation event in the Community Hall. Everyone consulted so far has backed their idea. This online consultation is the final phase of the engagement exercise. 

Silloth Green BMX Track Consultation June2012 » view details

A few years ago, some young BMX bikers in Silloth made their own dirt jumps in the pines on the Green. However, after HLF funding was received and work to redevelop the Green began, it wasn't possible to use the dirt track. Since then, backed by their parents and others in the Community, the BMX bikers have campaigned for funding to build their own track on the Green. They have raised £550 in donations from local people to help them achieve their goal. Some youngsters have visited other tracks to see what works best. Advice has been sought from an expert who has already helped to build BMX tracks. The young people have also made presentation to the Town Council and have outlined their ideas at an open consultation event in the Community Hall. Everyone consulted so far has backed their idea. This online consultation is the final phase of the engagement exercise. 

Olypmic Torch Road Closure & No Waiting Restrictions » view details

Road Closure and No Waiting At Any Time restictions for the Olympic Torch Relay, Allerdale

Olypmic Torch Road Closure & No Waiting Restrictions » view details

Road Closure and No Waiting At Any Time restictions for the Olympic Torch Relay, Allerdale

Olypmic Torch Road Closure & No Waiting Restrictions » view details

Road Closure and No Waiting At Any Time restictions for the Olympic Torch Relay, Allerdale

Olympic Torch Route - Penrith - EDEN » view details

The proposed traffic regulation orders operating in Penrith on the 20th June 2012 are available for public viewing, these details can be found using the links provided below.

Olympic Torch Route - Penrith - EDEN » view details

The proposed traffic regulation orders operating in Penrith on the 20th June 2012 are available for public viewing, these details can be found using the links provided below.

Olympic Torch Route - Penrith - EDEN » view details

The proposed traffic regulation orders operating in Penrith on the 20th June 2012 are available for public viewing, these details can be found using the links provided below.

Newton Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for provision of a manintained nursery at Newton School in Newton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness.

Irthington Village Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for the provision of a maintained nursery at Irthington Village School, Carlisle.

Newton Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for provision of a manintained nursery at Newton School in Newton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness.

Irthington Village Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for the provision of a maintained nursery at Irthington Village School, Carlisle.

Newton Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for provision of a manintained nursery at Newton School in Newton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness.

Irthington Village Community School - Consultation on Proposed Nursery Provision » view details

The county council is consulting on an option for the provision of a maintained nursery at Irthington Village School, Carlisle.

Allerdale Quality of Life Survey 2012 » view details

Around 3,300 Allerdale residents are being asked for their views on public services, democracy, crime and disorder in a major new survey which will provide a snapshot of public opinion and satisfaction with life in the borough.

Allerdale Quality of Life Survey 2012 » view details

Around 3,300 Allerdale residents are being asked for their views on public services, democracy, crime and disorder in a major new survey which will provide a snapshot of public opinion and satisfaction with life in the borough.

Allerdale Quality of Life Survey 2012 » view details

Around 3,300 Allerdale residents are being asked for their views on public services, democracy, crime and disorder in a major new survey which will provide a snapshot of public opinion and satisfaction with life in the borough.

Allerdale Local Plan » view details

Over the past few years Allerdale Borough Council has been working on the production of a new Local Plan for the area of Allerdale that lies outside the National Park.

The new Plan will determine how future development will shape your community, outlines the spatial strategy for the area and the planning policies that will be used to manage development proposals through the planning application process.

 We produced an Issues and Options document and consulted on it in 2006 with an additional consultation on an updated document in 2009. During these two periods of consultation we gathered a wide range of feedback from local communities, businesses and organisations on the emerging vision and objectives of the Borough.  Together with national policy and local evidence these views and comments have helped to shape our ‘Preferred Options’ for the future of Allerdale, which are the subject of this latest consultation.

 We would like to involve as many people as possible in producing the Allerdale Local Plan. To help encourage both communities and individuals to have their say we are holding a number of exhibitions, surgeries and workshops during the consultation period to promote the Plan and answer any questions.

You can view the ‘Preferred Options’ for Core Strategy, Development Management and associated documents, and find out more about the events;

• Online at www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan
• At the Council Offices and customer service centres
• At any library in Allerdale
• At the public displays which will be touring the Borough

If you would like more information on the consultation or help to make a comment you can contact a member of the planning policy team who will be able to help:

 localplan@allerdale.gov.uk

 Planning Policy Department, Planning Services, Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ

T: 01900 702610

F: 01900 702848

www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan

Allerdale Local Plan » view details

Over the past few years Allerdale Borough Council has been working on the production of a new Local Plan for the area of Allerdale that lies outside the National Park.

The new Plan will determine how future development will shape your community, outlines the spatial strategy for the area and the planning policies that will be used to manage development proposals through the planning application process.

 We produced an Issues and Options document and consulted on it in 2006 with an additional consultation on an updated document in 2009. During these two periods of consultation we gathered a wide range of feedback from local communities, businesses and organisations on the emerging vision and objectives of the Borough.  Together with national policy and local evidence these views and comments have helped to shape our ‘Preferred Options’ for the future of Allerdale, which are the subject of this latest consultation.

 We would like to involve as many people as possible in producing the Allerdale Local Plan. To help encourage both communities and individuals to have their say we are holding a number of exhibitions, surgeries and workshops during the consultation period to promote the Plan and answer any questions.

You can view the ‘Preferred Options’ for Core Strategy, Development Management and associated documents, and find out more about the events;

• Online at www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan
• At the Council Offices and customer service centres
• At any library in Allerdale
• At the public displays which will be touring the Borough

If you would like more information on the consultation or help to make a comment you can contact a member of the planning policy team who will be able to help:

 localplan@allerdale.gov.uk

 Planning Policy Department, Planning Services, Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ

T: 01900 702610

F: 01900 702848

www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan

Allerdale Local Plan » view details

Over the past few years Allerdale Borough Council has been working on the production of a new Local Plan for the area of Allerdale that lies outside the National Park.

The new Plan will determine how future development will shape your community, outlines the spatial strategy for the area and the planning policies that will be used to manage development proposals through the planning application process.

 We produced an Issues and Options document and consulted on it in 2006 with an additional consultation on an updated document in 2009. During these two periods of consultation we gathered a wide range of feedback from local communities, businesses and organisations on the emerging vision and objectives of the Borough.  Together with national policy and local evidence these views and comments have helped to shape our ‘Preferred Options’ for the future of Allerdale, which are the subject of this latest consultation.

 We would like to involve as many people as possible in producing the Allerdale Local Plan. To help encourage both communities and individuals to have their say we are holding a number of exhibitions, surgeries and workshops during the consultation period to promote the Plan and answer any questions.

You can view the ‘Preferred Options’ for Core Strategy, Development Management and associated documents, and find out more about the events;

• Online at www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan
• At the Council Offices and customer service centres
• At any library in Allerdale
• At the public displays which will be touring the Borough

If you would like more information on the consultation or help to make a comment you can contact a member of the planning policy team who will be able to help:

 localplan@allerdale.gov.uk

 Planning Policy Department, Planning Services, Allerdale Borough Council, Allerdale House, Workington, Cumbria CA14 3YJ

T: 01900 702610

F: 01900 702848

www.allerdale.gov.uk/localplan

Lower Allithwaite Community Plan » view details

Yes, another questionnaire – but this one’s important! Our Community Plan needs to reflect the views of local people accurately.

Community Plans are being developed in parishes all round the country so local people can have a real say in the future of their area. This questionnaire has been put together by the Community Plan Group, which includes members from the Parish Council and wider community.

It is the outcome of more than a year’s work gathering a range of views about living in this area. Using this information the questionnaire has been developed to cover a variety of topics affecting the lives of people in Allithwaite and Cartmel.  Topics covered include attractiveness of villages, housing, local countryside, visitors, business and employment.

The findings from this survey will be used to create the Lower Allithwaite Community Plan, identifying the community priorities. An action plan, setting out how and when these are to be addressed, will be presented at public meetings later in the year.

This questionnaire is inevitably quite long and takes around half an hour to complete. If you prefer, only do the sections you feel are relevant to you.  It would be really helpful to us if you completed the survey online, using the link below. We hope you agree your participation will certainly be worthwhile and thank you for your help.

Hazel Allen

Chair of Community Plan Group

Lower Allithwaite Community Plan » view details

Yes, another questionnaire – but this one’s important! Our Community Plan needs to reflect the views of local people accurately.

Community Plans are being developed in parishes all round the country so local people can have a real say in the future of their area. This questionnaire has been put together by the Community Plan Group, which includes members from the Parish Council and wider community.

It is the outcome of more than a year’s work gathering a range of views about living in this area. Using this information the questionnaire has been developed to cover a variety of topics affecting the lives of people in Allithwaite and Cartmel.  Topics covered include attractiveness of villages, housing, local countryside, visitors, business and employment.

The findings from this survey will be used to create the Lower Allithwaite Community Plan, identifying the community priorities. An action plan, setting out how and when these are to be addressed, will be presented at public meetings later in the year.

This questionnaire is inevitably quite long and takes around half an hour to complete. If you prefer, only do the sections you feel are relevant to you.  It would be really helpful to us if you completed the survey online, using the link below. We hope you agree your participation will certainly be worthwhile and thank you for your help.

Hazel Allen

Chair of Community Plan Group

Lower Allithwaite Community Plan » view details

Yes, another questionnaire – but this one’s important! Our Community Plan needs to reflect the views of local people accurately.

Community Plans are being developed in parishes all round the country so local people can have a real say in the future of their area. This questionnaire has been put together by the Community Plan Group, which includes members from the Parish Council and wider community.

It is the outcome of more than a year’s work gathering a range of views about living in this area. Using this information the questionnaire has been developed to cover a variety of topics affecting the lives of people in Allithwaite and Cartmel.  Topics covered include attractiveness of villages, housing, local countryside, visitors, business and employment.

The findings from this survey will be used to create the Lower Allithwaite Community Plan, identifying the community priorities. An action plan, setting out how and when these are to be addressed, will be presented at public meetings later in the year.

This questionnaire is inevitably quite long and takes around half an hour to complete. If you prefer, only do the sections you feel are relevant to you.  It would be really helpful to us if you completed the survey online, using the link below. We hope you agree your participation will certainly be worthwhile and thank you for your help.

Hazel Allen

Chair of Community Plan Group

Longtown Catchment Flood Management Plan consultation » view details

Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years.

They consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly from the sea, (coastal flooding), which is covered in Shoreline Management Plans. They also take into account the likely impacts of climate change, the effects of how we use and manage the land,  and how areas could be developed  to meet our present day needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 

CFMPs will be used to help us and our partners plan and agree the most effective way to manage flood risk in the future.

We welcome your views on this plan.

Longtown Catchment Flood Management Plan consultation » view details

Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years.

They consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly from the sea, (coastal flooding), which is covered in Shoreline Management Plans. They also take into account the likely impacts of climate change, the effects of how we use and manage the land,  and how areas could be developed  to meet our present day needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 

CFMPs will be used to help us and our partners plan and agree the most effective way to manage flood risk in the future.

We welcome your views on this plan.

Longtown Catchment Flood Management Plan consultation » view details

Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years.

They consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly from the sea, (coastal flooding), which is covered in Shoreline Management Plans. They also take into account the likely impacts of climate change, the effects of how we use and manage the land,  and how areas could be developed  to meet our present day needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 

CFMPs will be used to help us and our partners plan and agree the most effective way to manage flood risk in the future.

We welcome your views on this plan.