Council News, October 2007

Carlisle ward councillors support crime busting proposal

Denton Holme and Castle ward City Councillors' have welcomed some crime busting measures proposed for their areas.

Don't play tricks

Calls to the Police about anti-social behaviour have traditionally tended to increase over the Halloween and Bonfire Night season.

Be safe not sorry!

Local residents are being asked to report any unattended and illegal bonfire sites on public ground to Carlisle Multi Agency Problem Solving unit (MAPS) on 01228 817362.

It's party time at Carlisle's explosive event

Visitors to this year's Carlisle City Council Fireshow will enjoy an explosive anniversary event.

Have your say on revitalising city centre

From this Friday (19 October) local residents are being asked to give their views on Carlisle's city centre and how it could be enhanced.

Country Park in top three for green award

Carlisle City Council's Talkin Tarn country park was in the running for a national environmental award last night (Tuesday, 16 October).

Making a difference

Carlisle City Council has today started the formal process of consultation on the introduction of a Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) for two separate locations in the City.

Carlisle retains 'UK best' award

Carlisle's Cemetery and Crematorium has been singled out as the best in UK, for the second year running.

Open Forum

Local Democracy Week is set to take place from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 October.

City Council selected for 'green' audit

Carlisle City Council has taken up the opportunity to have a 'green audit' by leading energy saving experts after being selected for one-to-one support to help reduce carbon emissions.

Celebrate UK online Family Learning Week

Brampton Business Centre is hosting a special get online day on Friday 12 October, between 10.00am and 4.00pm, advisors will be on hand to offer guidance and advice on surfing the web and using the Intranet, as part of UK online Family Learning Week.

Ambitious plans to boost the economy

Proposals to increase Carlisle's population by over 40%, over the next 20 years have been put forward as part of a Draft Economic Strategy which is about to go out for public consultation.

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