Council News, December 2007

City Council Get On

Carlisle City Council collected the Get On Award at a ceremony in Salford.

Energy efficiency work recognised

Cumbria Energy Efficiency Advice Centre’s (CEEAC) award winning team has once more been recognised at two prestigious National awards ceremonies.

Signs Online

Carlisle City Council Members during the course of business approved the introduction of Designated Public Place Orders (DPPO’s) for two separate locations in the City and will be legally enforceable from Friday 21 December.

Help at hand over the winter period

This winter, Carlisle City Council and local churches will be providing support for people sleeping rough on the streets so that they can find shelter and hot food.

£220,000 grant application gets green light

Carlisle City Council has been successful in securing a £220,000 grant application from the Big Lottery Fund.

3,000 more households to benefit from kerbside recycling

Carlisle City Council’s Executive committee agreed to recommendations to extend the successful scheme, which will now result in a total of 41,000 households in Carlisle benefitting from the kerbside collection.

High scores for boathouse tearoom

Talkin Tarn has received a four-star ‘Scores on the Doors’ rating for their boathouse tearoom.

Results of Lonsdale building study revealed

Results of a detailed investigation into the possible use of the former Lonsdale cinema building as a theatre and arts centre discussed.

500 take up offer Winter packs

Six drop in sessions in Morton provide useful information as part of a free ‘Winter survival kit’ to residents aged 75 or more.

City Council inaugural event celebrates staff success

Carlisle City Council will stage its first ever ‘Celebration of Learning’ event tomorrow evening (Tuesday, 18 December), starting at 6.30pm.

The Christmas City

This year’s Carlisle City Council Christmas card showcases the artistic talents of one of its own members of staff.

£150 fine for Carlisle resident

A Carlisle resident who was caught fly tipping at a local community centre has been fined £150 by Carlisle Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, 17 December).

Consultation starts on enhancement proposals

From next week (w/c 17 December 2007), local residents, businesses and visitors to Carlisle’s city centre will be asked to give their views on proposals to enhance the city’s historic core.

Information for the festive season

Information about Carlisle City Council and other services, over the Christmas and New Year period, is as follows:

Carlisle resident found guilty of benefit fraud

Carlisle Magistrates’ Court sentenced a 42-year-old Carlisle woman to 100 hours community service on Tuesday, 11 December.

Cycling bid wins £50million contest

Local support has helped a cycleway lottery bid win a £50 million funding competition.

City Council advice to ensure safe seasonal eating

Carlisle City Council is offering some festive food advice for local residents this Christmas.

£500 fine for Carlisle resident

A Carlisle resident who refused to clear away an excessive number of bags of rubbish from her backyard has been fined £500 by Carlisle Magistrates’ Court.

Winter warmer support for local residents

From next week residents living in the Morton area of Carlisle who are aged 75 years or older will be able to receive a free winter ‘survival kit’.

Preparations underway for Santa’s visit

Santa will be making a visit to Talkin Tarn this Christmas.

Carlisle Christmas Market opens for business

This Saturday (1 December) will see the return of Carlisle’s popular Christmas Market.

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