Council News, October 2008

'Wheels on Fire' bonfire set to be a roaring success

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 28 October 2008) Carlisle City Council staff, local volunteers and The Black Powder Monkeys are setting the scene for the explosive event and are laying hundreds of pallets to create the bonfire.

Big Tidy Up event planned in Petteril Valley

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 28 October 2008) As part of the Keep Britain Tidy nationwide campaign, The Big Tidy Up, Carlisle City Council’s countryside section is helping to organise the community clean-up in a Petteril Valley countryside site

Halloween event - Trembling Tales & Trails

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 28 October 2008) Local children will be treated to some Trembling Tales & Trails this Halloween (Friday, 31 October) at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

City Council scheme gets underway

(Date of issue: Tuesday, 28 October 2008) The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) recently awarded a grant of £50,000 to help the City Council restore the local site.

‘Wheels on Fire’ bonfire set to be a roaring success

(Date of issue: Friday, 24 October 2008) Preparations are underway for next weekend’s (Saturday, 1 November) Carlisle City Council Fireshow.

Halloween event - Trembling Tales & Trails

(Date of issue: Friday, 24 October 2008) Local children will be treated to some Trembling Tales & Trails this Halloween (Friday, 31 October) at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

Big Tidy Up event planned in Petteril Valley

(Date of issue: Friday, 24 October 2008) Local residents are being asked to muck in and help clean-up a local countryside area next Saturday (1 November).

Energy Saving Week 2008

(Date of issue: Monday, 20 October 2008) Carlisle City Council are proud supporters of the Energy Saving Trust’s 12th Energy Saving Week.

Don’t play tricks

(Date of issue: Monday, 20 October 2008) Carlisle & Eden CDRP is urging parents to help make sure their children don’t get up to mischief this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Fireshow 2008 -New sponsor

(Date of issue: Friday, 10 October 2008) Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service is giving their support for this year’s City Council Fireshow.

‘Wheels on Fire’ bonfire set to be a roaring success

(Date of issue: Thursday, 16 October 2008) This year’s Carlisle City Council Fireshow is set to be a roaring success and will be themed around some dazzling ‘Wheels on Fire’.

£50,000 grant for City Council scheme

(Date of issue: Thursday, 16 October 2008) The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a grant of £50,000 to help the City Council restore Eden Bridge Garden, Stanwix.

Councillors interviewed by young people

(Date of issue: 15th October 2008) Students from Newman Secondary School grilled Carlisle City Councillors about a variety of issues at a Political Speed Dating event to celebrate Local Democracy Week 2008.

Young Mayor 2008 -Contest was closely fought

(Date of issue: 13th October 2008) Community spirit, recycling, access for everyone, cycle lanes and more entertainment such as theatres and concert halls are the hot topics for the 2008 Young Mayor candidates.

Work due to start on new sand filled synthetic pitch

(Date of issue: Friday, 10 October 2008) Plans to install a new synthetic pitch at The Sheepmount Stadium in Carlisle have taken another step forward following a £24,500 grant from Sport England.

Youngsters get involved in democracy

(Date of issue: Thursday 9 October 2008) Carlisle’s youngsters will be getting to grips with democracy, next week and telling Carlisle City Council what issues affect them.

Graduation ceremony for local job seekers

(Date of issue: Thursday, 9 October 2008) Twenty-two local people will graduate from a Carlisle Retail Academy tomorrow (Friday, 10 October), at 11.30am, at the Old Town Hall’s Assembly Rooms.

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