In its latest campaign Cumbria County Council’s fostering service is urgently appealing for more people to transform a child’s life by sharing their own in 2023. Cumbria County Council already supports around 275 fostering households, who offer stability and support to vulnerable children and young people who can’t be with their own families. But with… Continue reading Could you change a child’s life by sharing yours in 2023?
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£1.5 MILLION AWARDED TO GOOD CAUSES IN CUMBRIA
More than 1.5 million has been awarded to a range of good causes in Cumbria, helping to tackle issues including loneliness, unemployment, mental illness and fuel poverty. 115 community organisations received a share of £1.4 million and more than 80 people received grants totalling £54,352, including support to young athletes, refugees, and survivors of… Continue reading £1.5 MILLION AWARDED TO GOOD CAUSES IN CUMBRIA
Council leader lobbies Government over free school meals
Cumbria Council Council’s Leader Stewart Young has this week written to the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan, urging her to take action on free school meals in the face of rising costs and growing levels of child poverty. Cllr Young’s intervention follows a decision by the council in December to provide an extra… Continue reading Council leader lobbies Government over free school meals
Support is only a phone call away
Anybody in South Lakeland struggling to make ends meet after the festive period is being reassured that support is only a phone call away. Councillor Suzie Pye, South Lakeland District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Poverty Alleviation, is urging anybody struggling financially or emotionally to ask for help. Cllr Pye said: “I would… Continue reading Support is only a phone call away
Don’t let money worries affect your mental health
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is urging people to reach out for help if they are struggling with post-Christmas credit card bills, alongside the rising cost of living. People can feel pressure to spend more money than they can afford on gifts and food during the festive period, which can then hit hard… Continue reading Don’t let money worries affect your mental health
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Road Traffic Collision in Lindale
At 19:14 hours on 8th January 2023, one fire engine attended a road traffic collision with persons trapped on the A590 Lindale, Grange over Sands. On arrival one trapped casualty was released by firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment. Crews were detained approximately one hour.
Catch up with…. All Things Festival with guest Jonny Swift 11 Jan 23
Jonny Swift will be live in the studio showcasing his brand new album Kalimera and talking about up and coming fund raising events for Barrow Foodbank. Tune into All Things Festival with Deb Henry every Wednesday 6-7pm
Local Appeal – Witnesses in relation to multiple offences of criminal damage Fenman close, Barrow
Police are appealing for any witnesses in relation to multiple offences of criminal damage that have occurred on Fenman close, Barrow-In-Furness on Friday 6th January at around 11.45pm. It is alleged that two suspects have slashed tyres of multiple cars in the area. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses in relation to multiple offences of criminal damage Fenman close, Barrow
New average speed cameras will go live this year
The New Year has seen progress resume on a major project to install average speed cameras on Lancashire’s five highest risk A-roads. The Safer Road Fund programme is a £7.9m investment to reduce casualties on routes identified by the Department for Transport as the county’s historically most dangerous A-roads. Good progress is already being made,… Continue reading New average speed cameras will go live this year
Council launches third sector grant scheme
A grant scheme has been launched to ensure the third sector organisations operating across the borough can help residents through the cost of living crisis this winter. Barrow Borough Council’s Executive Committee approved £310,000 in funding for a package of measures that will provide food, warmth and other help for those most in need through… Continue reading Council launches third sector grant scheme