Council News, February 2009

Businesses sign up for first Fairtrade Conference

(Date of issue: Wednesday 18 February 2009) More than 100 businesses across Cumbria have signed up for the County’s first ever Fairtrade Business Conference taking place on Friday 27 February in Carlisle.

Free outdoor activities for local youngsters

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 February 2009) The chance to take part in some free outdoor half-term fun has been arranged for around 50 local youngsters this February half-term.

Raising the Bar

(Date of issue: Tuesday 10th February 2009) Which will be the Best Pub or Club Bar None in Carlisle, Penrith and Appleby 2009?

New plans proposed for Carlisle’s Sands Centre

(Date of issue: Monday, 9 February 2009) Plans to move forward with a proposed major redevelopment at The Sands Centre, which could result in a new pool, sports hall and specialist teaching facilities.

Time running out to register for Belah and Castle By-Elections

Date of issue: Monday, 9 February 2009. Residents have until next Wednesday (18 February) to register to vote or apply for a postal vote for this March’s City Council By-Elections in Belah and Castle wards.

Residents invited to join in local regimental celebration

(Date of issue: Thursday, 5 February 2009) Preparations are underway for this Saturday’s (7 February) Laying-Up of the Old Colours’ of the 1st Battalion, The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.

Update on rubbish and recycling collections

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 04 February 2009) Following disruption to Carlisle City Council’s services due to adverse weather conditions earlier this week,

Full Council sets 2009/2010 spending

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 4 February 2009) Carlisle City Council set its budget for 2009/2010 last night (Tuesday, 3 February 2009) at a Special Full Council meeting.

Possible delays to rubbish and recycling collections

( Date of issue: Tuesday, 03 February 2009) Local residents are being advised to leave their refuse and recycling out for collection as normal.

Carlisle City Council services affected by snow

(Date of issue: Monday 2 February 11.43) Information about City Council services that have been affected by the snow...

Laying-Up of the Regimental Colours

(Date of issue: Monday, 2 February 2009) Residents are invited to join in local regimental celebrations this Saturday (7 February) in Carlisle’s city centre.

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