Council News, May 2009

Carlisle's Historic Quarter Launch

An army of soldiers from different periods in the history of Carlisle will march through the city once again on Thursday 28th May.

Where to cast your vote

Elections to the European Parliament and Cumbria County Council are scheduled to take place on the same day – Thursday, 4 June, 2009.

Have a Go at Watersports Day

A 'Have a Go at Watersports Day' will be staged on the tarn between 10.30am and 5.30pm on Sunday, 7 June. The free event will allow visitors to try their hand at canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rowing and model boating.

Carlisle’s blooming bulbs are up for grabs

(Date of issue: Friday, 22 May 2009) Floral bulbs from Carlisle’s award winning Bitts Park are available for Carlisle’s green-fingered residents from next weekend (Saturday, 30 May).

A pint of your finest

(Date of issue: Wednesday 20 May 2009) The results of the second annual Carlisle and Eden District Best Bar None awards were announced last night at a glitzy awards ceremony held at Carlisle Racecourse.

Have your say on City Centre conservation boundary

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 20 May 2009) From next week, local residents are being asked to have their say on which areas of Carlisle should be included within the City Centre Conservation Area.

Carlisle City Council portfolio holders announced

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 19 May 2009) Carlisle City Council’s Leader Councillor Mike Mitchelson has announced the line-up of the Council’s new Executive.

Carlisle set to play host to fantastic family events

Carlisle is set to have a Bumper Bank holiday this weekend, with free events planned to suit all the family.

Carlisle Mayor appointed

(Date of issue: Monday, 18 May 2009) Carlisle City Councillor William Graham has been appointed Carlisle’s first citizen for the Municipal year 2009/2010.

Open evening to launch sports scheme

(Date of issue: Monday, 18 May 2009) Those wanting to get involved in Carlisle’s first every wheelchair basketball scheme are being invited to come along to an open evening at The Sands Centre tonight (Monday, 18 May), between 6.30pm and 8pm.

Wimbledon tickets up for grabs

(Date of issue: Monday, 18 May 2009) Bitts Park’s first ever tennis tournament will be held this Saturday (23 May) and will include the chance to win tickets for this year’s Wimbledon.

Free bank holiday fun for all the family to enjoy

(Date of issue: Monday, 18 May 2009) Carlisle City Council’s Upperby Gala will provide fun for all the family next Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), between 2pm and 5pm.

Time running out to register for European and County elections

(Date of issue: Thursday, 14 May 2009) Residents have until next Tuesday (19 May) to register to vote or apply for a postal vote for this June’s Cumbria County Council and European elections.

Open evening to launch new sports scheme

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 13 May 2009) Those wanting to get involved in Carlisle’s first every wheelchair basketball scheme are being invited to come along to an open evening at The Sands Centre next Monday (18 May), between 6.30pm and 8pm.

Raising the Bar

(Date of issue: Wednesday 13 May 2009) Awards Scheme’s Assessors busy summing up to find the Best Bar None.

Car park improvements planned

(Date of issue: Friday, 8 May 2009) Plans to improve the layout of Talkin Tarn’s car park will soon get underway.

City Council celebrates national week of learning

(Date of issue: Thursday, 7 May 2009) As part of Adult Learners’ Week (9 - 15 May), Carlisle City Council is inviting local residents along to a city centre celebration of learning event next Tuesday (12 May).

Review of priorities and senior management team restructuring

(Date of issue: Wednesday 6 May 2009) Carlisle City Council’s Executive members took a bold step yesterday and agreed its new Transformation Programme.

On the scent...

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 6 May 2009) Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) has this year agreed to continue to provide funding towards the use of passive drugs dogs in both districts to deal with illegal drug use in licensed premises

Raising the Bar

(Date of issue: Thursday 7 May 2009) Awards Scheme’s Assessors go out and about to find the Best Bar None... Best Best None’s Assessors have now done the rounds with their clipboards as they visited town centre pubs and clubs

More than 100 jobs created county-wide

(Date of issue: Friday, 1 May 2009) A North-East company who set up a base in Carlisle last year has created more than 100 jobs for local workers

Stanwix school children get dug in

(Date of issue: Friday, 1 May 2009) A group of budding green fingered school children from Stanwix Primary School, their parents and grandparents, will be getting dug in next Tuesday (5 May),

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