Council News, May 2008

Would be voters urged not to miss out

(Date of issue: Friday, 1 May 2009) Carlisle residents who want to have their say in the forthcoming European Elections are being reminded that they have until Tuesday, 19 May to register to vote.

BT Phone Box Consultation - City Council seeks local views

Local residents are being asked their views on BT plans to remove 27 ‘little-used’ telephone boxes within the Carlisle area

Have a Go at Watersports Day

Local families are being invited to test out their water wings this June at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

Safe and secure car parking in Carlisle

The majority of Carlisle City Council’s car parks have been judged as safe and secure by a national scheme.

Community building

Carlisle City Council Community Overview & Scrutiny Committee (O&S) formed a Task and Finish Group to carry out a subject review looking at the issues faced by migrant workers in the District.

More time needed by Government Office of the North West

The Government Office of the North West (GONW) has advised that more time is required to assess whether Carlisle City Council is able to make the final decision on a Carlisle Airport application.

A pint of your finest

The Best Best None Assessors have finished doing the rounds with their clipboards in Carlisle and Penrith with the aim of finding the Best licensed premises in the two areas Bar None

Strong partnership

Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) have reason to be pleased with the most recent figures for Anti-Social Behaviour for the period April 07 to March 08.

Time running out to register for Upperby election

Residents have until Wednesday (28 May) to register for a postal vote for this June’s Upperby City Council Elections.

Free bank holiday fun for all the family to enjoy

Carlisle City Council’s Upperby Gala will provide fun for all the family this Bank Holiday Monday (26 May), between 2pm and 5pm.

City Council celebrates National Learning at Work Day

To celebrate National Learning at Work Day (Thursday, 22 May), Carlisle City Council has organised a ‘Learning for Life’ event for all its staff.

Carlisle City Council portfolio holders announced

Carlisle City Council’s Leader Councillor Mike Mitchelson has announced the line-up of the Council’s new Executive.

Carlisle’s blooming bulbs are up for grabs

Bulbs from Carlisle’s award winning Bitts Park are available for Carlisle’s green-fingered residents from Saturday, 24 May.

Carlisle Mayor appointed

Carlisle City Councillor Jacquelyne Geddes has been appointed Carlisle’s first citizen for the Municipal year 2008/2009.

Brampton Business Centre celebrates Adult Learners’ Week

As part of Adult Learners’ Week, residents are being given the opportunity to sample free taster sessions at Brampton Business Centre and its Wooden Hut Arts & Craft Centre.

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