Council News, August 2007

Social Behaviour

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased Anti-social behaviour figures for Carlisle and Eden have tumbled for the period 1 April 2007 to 31July 2007.

Crime Crash

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased with the most recent British Crime Survey comparator figures for the period April to June 2007.

Engaging Youth

Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service has been successful in securing £13,500 worth of funding to continue is collaboration with Carlisle and Eden CDRP to run the Young Firefighter Project.

Carlisle Great Food Fair

An ancient Proclamation dating back to 1352 marks the official opening of the Carlisle Great Food Fair this Saturday (25 August).

New look for Longtown

Thanks to the enthusiasm of several key organisations in and around Longtown, the Swan Street commercial area of the town is about to undergo some long-awaited improvements.

Bitts Park indoor tennis

Work is set to start on a new undercover tennis court scheme in Bitts Park.

Safe & Secure

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have over the year worked with local residents to install barriers to target the anti-social use of motorcycles in Keenan Park.

National Homesafe Week

Carlisle and Eden CDRP in support of the fifth National Home Security Week, running between 25 August - 31 August 2007, is giving residents the opportunity to have free home security assessment.

Globe Tavern, Longtown

The licence for the Globe Tavern in Longtown was revoked by a Carlisle City Council Licensing Sub-Committee today (Monday, 20 August). The decision was taken following concerns from Cumbria Constabulary and also the City Council's Environmental Health.

Carlisle Renaissance

Carlisle City Council's Executive committee will discuss a proposal to give one of Carlisle's most historical areas a high quality makeover next Tuesday (28 August).

Carlisle Great Food Fair

Carlisle City Council is set to host the region's largest Food Fair later this week (Friday, 24 Monday, 27 August).

Talkin Tarn

A fun packed 'Curious Countryside' event will be staged at Talkin Tarn country park this August Bank Holiday Monday (27 August).

Carlisle Jobs Skills & Training Fair

Christmas will be coming early to Carlisle next month (Friday, 7 September) when some of the county's employers seek out potential new seasonal and permanent staff.

Carlisle Renaissance

The former Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott MP has pledged to give his continued support to Carlisle Renaissance.

Out and about in Carlisle

The challenge to find the best paper raft in Carlisle will be held next Wednesday (29 August) in Rickerby Park.

The story so far...

A year on from the launch of a Carlisle City Council campaign to make Carlisle... cleaner than ever, reports indicate that residents and businesses are continuing to back their enviro-crime initiative.

Recycling rates reported

It's official Carlisle is now recycling more than half their household waste.

North Cumbria Young Enterprise

Deputy Mayor Cllr Jacquelyne Geddes is set to present Caldew School pupil Elliot Shekall, with a Civic plaque to mark his achievement in becoming Cumbrian Young Enterprise Achiever of the Year.

Talkin Tarn

A fun packed 'Curious Countryside' event will be staged at Talkin Tarn country park this August Bank Holiday Monday (27 August).

Web Hits Soar

Since its launch on Monday 11 June 30,000 people have visited the City Council Scores on Doors web advice.

Mayor hosts event for national award winners

An award winning team that has helped thousands of households in Cumbria save more than £1.6million a year in energy bills

Groundbreaking event

To coincide with a national groundbreaking event Carlisle City Council is advising residents on how to make their garden or allotment cleaner, greener and safer.

City hosts European delegation

A delegation from Poland and Germany have recently completed a trip to Carlisle.

Talkin Tarn

As part of the continuing improvement works at Talkin Tarn Country Park, a new algae alert system has been introduced for local visitors.

Carlisle Great Food Fair

The city centre based festival of spectacular mouth-watering delights will include the return of the popular Continental Market throughout the four-day food fair and Made In Cumbria Farmers' Market on the Friday and Saturday.

Web Hits Soar

Since its launch on Monday 11 June 30,000 people have visited the City Council Scores on Doors web advice.

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