Council News, November 2008

Carlisle Christmas Market opens for business

(Date of issue: Friday, 28 November 2008) Next week will see the return of Carlisle’s popular Christmas Market.

Nearly £6,000 raised for local charities

(Date of issue: Thursday, 20 November 2008) Nearly £6,000 was raised for local good causes at the 2008 Carlisle Fireshow.

Carlisle City Council celebrates national tree festival

(Date of issue: Thursday, 20 November 2008) As part of National Tree Week (26 November – 7 December), local volunteers and school children will be helping Carlisle City Council plant more than 1,000 trees.

Shopmobility presented with new Paediatric Wheelchair

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 19 November 2008) A photo opportunity has been organised to mark the presentation of a new paediatric wheelchair to Carlisle Shopmobility by the Knights of St Columba.

Tarn carpark gets makeover

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 19 November 2008) Carlisle City Council as part of its continuing programme of maintaining and upgrading the facilities at Talkin Tarn Country Park is in the process of upgrading the carpark.

City Council leaders meet Ofcom

(Date of issue: Friday, 14 November 2008) The issues around preserving a dedicated news programme for the Border TV area were taken straight to Ofcom yesterday (Thursday, 13 November 2008).

Carlisle Castle lights up for festive season

(Date of issue: Monday, 17 November 2008) The city of Carlisle and its iconic castle is welcoming the festive season in style.

National event set to be a roaring success

(Date of issue: Monday, 17 November 2008) Carlisle will be staging the finale of a prestigious UK car rally today (Monday, 17 November).

City Council work to improve nature reserves

(Date of issue: Monday, 17 November 2008) A new woodland sculpture by local artist Alistair Neville is now on show in Rickerby Park.

New sponsor ensures Carlisle has a very merry ‘green Christmas’

(Date of issue: Thursday, 13 November 2008) With only a few days to go until the official switching on of the Christmas lights, Carlisle City Council is pleased to announce Sky Movies, as the major sponsor for the dazzling seasonal illumination

Stride out at The Sheepmount

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 12 November 2008) Carlisle’s Walking to Health Group is striding out this Friday (14 November) to raise awareness for Global Diabetes Day.

National event set to be a roaring success

(Date of issue: Monday, 10 November 2008) Carlisle will be staging the finale of a prestigious UK car rally next Monday (17 November).

Local residents asked to get mucked in

(Date of issue: Monday, 10 November 2008) Carlisle City Council is asking local residents to volunteer their time to help restore a local park area this Sunday (16 November).

Parking hours extension for festive period

(Date of issue: Monday, 10 November 2008) Carlisle City Council is gearing up for the festive season by offering extra time to park within one of its prime city centre disc zones.

New technology aims to make Carlisle cleaner

(Date of issue: Monday, 10 November 2008) A new litter busting machine that aims to combat the problem of debris and litter on Carlisle streets, will go on show this afternoon (Monday, 10 November at 2pm).

City Council leaders to meet Ofcom

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 5 November 2008) A cross party delegation from Carlisle City Council will be taking their views, next week, direct to Ofcom about the planned changes to ITV Border’s news coverage.

City Council asks local youngsters to have their say

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 5 November 2008) To coincide with National Youth Work Week (1 – 7 November), Carlisle City Council is asking local families to see what positive benefits play and youth work is having on local youngsters.

Local residents asked to get mucked in

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 5 November 2008) Carlisle City Council is asking local residents to volunteer their time to help restore a local park area.

Local singing soprano takes part in festive lights switch on

(Date of issue: Monday, 3 November 2008) Local singing sensation, Andrew Johnston, will be guest of honour at this year’s Carlisle Christmas lights switch-on (Sunday, 16 November).

Carlisle Mayor gives her support to local competitors

(Date of issue: Monday, 3 November 2008) Carlisle is set to receive a boost to the local economy this November, when it hosts the finale of a prestigious UK car rally.

Carlisle Mayor to lead Civic Procession

(Date of issue: Monday, 3 November 2008) Carlisle Mayor, Councillor Mrs Jacquelyne Geddes, accompanied by Senior Clergy and Military personnel will lead the 90 strong Civic Procession to commemorate Remembrance Sunday (9 November) this week.

Air dome tennis opens for business

(Date of issue: Monday, 3 November 2008) Bitts Park’s new air dome covered tennis courts is now up and running.

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