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Council set to receive funding to further drive nature recovery in Cumbria

Westmorland and Furness Council are set to receive funding from Defra to help develop a tailored nature recovery strategy for Cumbria. Following a government announcement, the council is one of 48 local authorities set to benefit as it receives an allocation from a £14 million funding pot enabling it to work with its local communities… Continue reading Council set to receive funding to further drive nature recovery in Cumbria

“Senseless crimes that could have been avoided” – Northern encourages customers to download ‘Railway Guardian’ app and report suspicious behaviour without hesitation

Some of the worst crimes that have taken place on Northern services in the past year could have been avoided if people had reported suspicious behaviour, the train operator’s chief operating officer, Tricia Williams, has said. Her comments come as British Transport Police relaunch their ‘Railway Guardian’ app, an all-in-one safety app that allows users… Continue reading “Senseless crimes that could have been avoided” – Northern encourages customers to download ‘Railway Guardian’ app and report suspicious behaviour without hesitation

New partnership highlighting the risks of underage drinking to launch in Cumberland

A new partnership highlighting the risks of underage drinking has been launched in Cumberland today. (3rd July will be launch date) The launch coincides with Alcohol Awareness Week (3-9 July), which aims to ensure people have a better knowledge around alcohol and can make more informed choices, including seeking support if needed. Community Alcohol Partnerships… Continue reading New partnership highlighting the risks of underage drinking to launch in Cumberland

Ulverston’s New Green Gym

Ulverston Town Council are very excited to see the outdoor community gym install complete at Ford Park! The equipment can now be used, and includes a piece of equipment accessible to wheelchair users. Each piece of equipment has a QR code to show you how to use it and also provides access to various workouts… Continue reading Ulverston’s New Green Gym

Consultation results inform cycle, walking and wheeling scheme designs 

  A consultation on improvements to cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow has shown clear preferences for the designs people would like to see. Feedback from hundreds of consultation responses has been studied and collated and results show people would prefer the new cycleway along Abbey Road to be in the footway space. There… Continue reading Consultation results inform cycle, walking and wheeling scheme designs 

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner confirms appointment of Chief Fire Officer

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, confirms appointment of Rick Ogden as the next Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS). Mr. Ogden is the current Assistant Chief Fire Officer for CFRS was chosen as the preferred candidate by PFCC Peter McCall following interviews on the 13 June. In… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner confirms appointment of Chief Fire Officer

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has appointed Rob Carden as the next Chief Constable for Cumbria Constabulary. The PFCC had selected Rob Carden, the current Deputy Chief Constable in Cumbria, as his preferred candidate following interviews on the 12 June. In line with the statutory guidelines, the Police, Fire and Crime… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing

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