Council News, April 2008

Don’t lose your right to vote

Carlisle City Council is urging local residents to make their mark and take up their right to vote at this Thursday’s (1 May) local elections.

Carlisle Airport approval

Members of a Carlisle City Council planning committee gave their final approval for development proposals for Carlisle airport on Friday, 25 April.

City centre event celebrates national campaign

Carlisle City Council will be offering up advice and information about Real Nappies on Friday, 25 April at Carlisle Library, between 11am and 1pm.

Local community and council get mucked in

Carlisle City Council, Milbourne Street residents and members of the Christian Fellowship (based on Junction Street) will be joining forces on Thursday 24 April in an effort to make their local area ‘cleaner, greener and safer’.

New election date set for June

The Carlisle City Council election in the Upperby ward has been delayed until Thursday, 12 June, after the City Council’s Returning Officer was notified that one of the candidates had died.

Blooming event celebrates 20 years

The Carlisle and Borders Spring Show will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and will be back to its blooming best this May.

Local student’s photography showcased in Civic Centre

A local student’s view of Carlisle is being showcased at Carlisle City Council’s Civic Centre.

City Centre to host weekend event

Carlisle is set for a boost to the local economy this weekend (Friday, 18 April – Saturday, 19 April) when it welcomes back the Pirelli International Rally.

Carlisle District Local Plan Inquiry

The future use of land in Carlisle and how the whole of district could be developed in the future has been set out in a newly published Carlisle District Local Plan 2001-2016.

Time running out to register for May elections

Residents have until next Wednesday (16 April) to register in time for this May’s City Council Elections.

Carlisle Airport application

Members of a Carlisle City Council’s Development Control Committee on Friday, 4 April, gave their go ahead for development proposals for Carlisle airport.

Collection powers transfer to City Council

From Sunday 6 April, the duty to collect stray dogs in Carlisle will be transferred from Cumbria Constabulary to the City Council.

Views sought on Dalston Conservation Area

Local residents are being asked their views on proposals to extend the Dalston Conservation Area.

Advice in place for Carlisle drivers

New parking powers are now force in Carlisle and will result in a new range of parking penalty charges for drivers who break the rules.

Scores on Doors

Scores on Doors Since its launch on Monday 11 June 65,000 people have visited the City Council Scores on Doors Web advice site. The Website contains useful advice for the public and businesses alike

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