Residents asked to comment on environmental issues

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 20 April 2010)

Longtown residents are being invited to have their say on how their local environment could be improved in the future.

A drop in event has been organised at Longtown Memorial Hall Community Centre next Wednesday (28 April) between 3pm and 8pm. Organised by Arthuret Community Planning Group, made of local residents with the common goal of producing the area’s first Community Plan, the event will include representatives from local agencies as well as a public exhibition.

Comments received from the environmental action day will feed into the environment section of the Arthuret Community Plan. The production of plan is ongoing and already includes information on how the economy and the health & wellbeing of residents could be developed in the future.

The environment event will include free refreshments and will also include a Carlisle City Council recycling roadshow, with tips on how to reduce, recycle and reuse.

Chairman of the Arthuret Community Planning Group, Nigel Williamson, said:

“Making changes to the local environment can help improve our community’s quality of life. We want local Longtown residents to make their opinion count and call into the environmental action event. We’d urge people to come along, have a chat, have a cup of tea and find out how we can make a difference together.”

The event has been organised with support from local agencies, including Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council and Arthuret Parish Council. Representatives will also be attending the event.

For further information, telephone Nigel Williamson on 01228 791876 or email nigelw@carlisle.gov.uk