Council News, July 2007
Some visitors to Talkin Tarn Country Park, who stay more than two hours, will have to pay a small parking charge from next Monday (6 August).
Carlisle City Council, today, is pleased that the Government has rejected plans for a unitary authority for Cumbria saying it is the right decision for not only Carlisle's residents but also for local democracy throughout Cumbria.
Free outdoor fun is lined up in Carlisle's city centre next Wednesday (1 August) for local children and young people, with activities to suit all ages.
Chris Kirk, a member of the British athletics team, will be giving a long jump masterclass tomorrow (Wednesday, 25 July) to some of Carlisle's budding athletes.
Local basketball fans hoping to improve their dribbling and slam-dunk techniques will be able to take part in a three-day summer basketball camp this August (Monday, 6 Wednesday, 8).
Carlisle City Council is hoping that an award-winning floral display will put them on track for another blooming prize today (Tuesday, 24 July).
Last year 997 people in Cumbria died from Smoking. The equivalent of the population of a village like Wetheral dying unnecessarily as a result of smoking related illnesses.
From next Monday (23 July), children and young people of all ages will be able to sample a wide-range of fun Summer holiday activities, courtesy of Carlisle City Council. This year's activities start next week and include:
Volunteers mucked in with Carlisle's Mayor, Cllr Elizabeth Mallinson, Carlisle City Council staff and staff from McDonalds Kingstown, to clear up a Stanwix grot spot.
Local children are being invited to find out more about their local countryside this summer by taking part in a series of outdoor activities.
The Carlisle & Eden Crime and Reduction Partnership (CDRP) Maps unit has now been joined by Victim Support Cumbria. This is part of a sustained and concerted effort to deal with anti-social behaviour and the victims of crime in North Cumbria.
The majority of Carlisle City Council's car parks have been judged as safe and secure by a national scheme.
Around 15 local young people will give Carlisle's skate park a spruce up next week.
Carlisle City Council's Talkin Tarn country park has been shortlisted for a national environmental award.
Carlisle's Mayor, Cllr Elizabeth Mallinson is calling for volunteers to help her, Carlisle City Council staff, and staff from McDonalds Kingstown, clear up a Stanwix grot spot.
Carlisle City Council's award-winning Green Spaces team is steaming ahead with a colourful new floral display, due to be displayed as part of a national flower show next week.
Local residents are being invited to Carlisle Crematorium's Annual Open Air Remembrance Service this Sunday (15 July).
Carlisle City Council's Green Spaces team will be doing their bit to make the city cleaner, greener and safer tomorrow (Friday, 6 July) when they spruce up a local park area.
Hundreds of local Carlisle school children will be sampling some international skills next week, on the run up this year’s Festival of Nations event, scheduled for this Saturday (7 July) in Carlisle’s city centre.
Talkin Tarn will play host to its annual amateur rowing club regatta this Saturday (7 July).
A green fingered group of budding gardeners will give their support to the Stanwix in the Bloom campaign tomorrow (4 July).
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