Council News, March 2009

Carlisle clean campaign continues

(Date of issue: Monday, 30 March 2009) Local residents are being urged to support a campaign to make Carlisle… cleaner than ever or face picking up a £75 fine.

Carlisle hosts the ‘tastes of Europe’

(Date of issue: Monday, 30 March 2009) Shoppers in Carlisle wanting to taste the ‘real flavour of Europe’ will be able to sample a shopping experience not to be missed this Easter bank holiday weekend.

Moon watching event

(Date of issue: Monday, 30 March 2009) Local residents are being invited to a free Moon Watch event at Talkin Tarn Country Park this Friday (3 April), between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.

New wave of crime-busting alleygates set to swing into Carlisle

(Date of issue: Thursday, 26 March 2009) Another step towards building safer communities in Carlisle has been given the green light. The latest phase of alleygates in the city has now been given the go ahead

Renaissance Gathers Pace with Progress on Key Projects

(Date of Issue: 23 March 2008 - issued by Carlisle Renaissance) The renaissance of Carlisle is gathering pace as the Board pushes ahead on key projects that will improve the long term prosperity of Carlisle and its surrounding areas.

New scheme starts this April

(Date of issue: Friday, 27 March 2009) A new leaflet setting out the different ways residents can get rid of bulky household waste has been put together by Carlisle City Council.

New charges for April 2009

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 25 March 2009) Some new car parking charges will be introduced from April this year.

Smashing opening event planned

(Date of issue: Friday, 20 March 2009) An appearance by an ace Cumbrian champion will form part of a special celebration event served up to mark the official opening of Carlisle’s airdome tennis courts, next Tuesday (24 March), at 1.15pm.

Viaduct car parks

(Date of issue: Friday, 20 March 2009) Two Carlisle City Council car parks will be temporarily closed during the next few weeks.

’Use of Resources’ gets improved score

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 18 March 2009) Carlisle City Council’s finances have been given a seal of approval, after being rated as ‘performing well’ by a government department.

Praise for City Council’s investment in staff

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 March 2009) Carlisle City Council’s commitment and investment in its staff will be singled out at a national award’s presentation this Wednesday (18 March).

Save Our Lonsdale study published

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 March 2009) A report looking at plans to develop the former Lonsdale cinema into a theatre and arts centre have been published and were discussed at a Carlisle City Councils Executive meeting today (Monday, 16 March).

Fruit tree gifted to local school for Carlisle’s recycling efforts

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 March 2009) Carlisle City Council is planting a special apple tree to mark local recycling efforts to help people in rural Malawi, Africa tomorrow (Tuesday, 17 March), at 10am.

New bins aim to make Carlisle cleaner

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 March 2009) A series of new ‘gum and butt’ bins are to be installed in Carlisle’s city centre.

Local community celebrated at Council ceremony

(Date of issue: Monday, 16 March 2009) A local fundraiser, a teenage entrepreneur, a champion sportswoman, a longstanding local volunteer and a talented singer were recognised for their achievements

Partnership group meets to look at ‘community cohesion’

(Date of issue: Thursday, 12 March 2009) Local organisations and communities were given a call to action last week (Monday, 9 March) at the Carlisle Partnership’s spring forum.

Website offline for essential maintenance

This weekend, Carlisle City Council's Internet Service Provider will be carrying out essential maintenance and service improvement work on the Council's Internet connection.

Treasurers’ presidential appointment for Director of Corporate Services

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 11 March 2009) Carlisle City Council’s Director of Corporate Services, Angela Brown, has been appointed President of the Society of District Council Treasurers.

Fruit tree gifted to local school for Carlisle’s recycling efforts

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 11 March 2009) Carlisle City Council is planting a special apple tree to mark local recycling efforts to help people in rural Malawi, Africa, next Tuesday (17 March), at 10am.

Have your say on planning powers

Date of issue: Tuesday, 10 March 2009. From this week, local residents are being asked to have their say on a series of planning policy guidance that will help the City Council decide whether planning applications should go-ahead.

Free swimming for under 16s and over 60s

Date of issue: Tuesday, 10 March 2009. Free swimming for under 16s and over 60s will be available at Carlisle’s public pools from this April.

Recycling centre due to close

(Date of issue: Friday, 6 March 2009) To coincide with the opening of Brampton’s new household waste recycling centre (HWRC), Talkin Tarn’s recycling area will no longer be in use from next Monday (9 March) onwards.

Full Council set 2009/2010 Council Tax

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 4 March 2009) The Carlisle Council Tax was set for 2009/2010 last night (Tuesday 3 March) at a City Council Full Council meeting.

Plan Approval marks New Chapter in Renaissance of Carlisle

(Date of issue: 4 March 2009) Carlisle Renaissance’s Action Plan has now been approved by Carlisle City Council.

Belah and Castle By-Elections

(Date of issue: Monday, 2 March 2009) Carlisle City Council is urging local Belah and Castle ward residents to make their mark and take up their right to vote at this Thursday’s (5 March) City Council by-elections.

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