News
This page now contains an archive of news releases from Copeland Borough Council. Copeland Borough Council is now part of the unitary authority, Cumberland Council.
You can find Cumberland Council’s news releases here: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/
Media enquiries for Cumberland Council should be directed to media@cumberland.gov.uk.
Market stalls on offer during Summer Festival
27 June 2017 - 4:07pm
COPELAND council is offering six lucky traders the chance to hire a market stall during the upcoming Taste Cumbria Summer Festival.
The festival is...
Council to capitalise on World Heritage status
21 June 2017 - 9:23am
COPELAND Borough Council has pledged to make the most of the opportunities that could come from the Lake District gaining World Heritage Site (WHS)...
Food and hygiene standards scheme launched
21 June 2017 - 8:27am
A UNIQUE scheme has been launched by Copeland Council to improve the food and hygiene standards of local takeaway establishments.
The Food Safety...
Distington bypass clean up
19 June 2017 - 3:08pm
Over 120 bags of rubbish were cleared from a well-used dual carriageway in Copeland recently.
Copeland Borough council staff worked alongside Kier...
New councillor elected - Millom Newtown Ward
16 June 2017 - 10:56am
A NEW councillor has been elected to represent the Newtown ward on Copeland Council.
Councillor Ged McGrath who resides at the The Green, Millom was...
What makes conservation areas special?
14 June 2017 - 3:31pm
COPELAND Council is assessing some of its conservation areas in preparation for major investment on the borough - and it wants to hear from the...
Top marks for Millom eateries
9 June 2017 - 12:14pm
MILLOM eateries are among the most hygienic in Copeland, current ratings reveal.
Almost 97 per cent of premises in the town have achieved the highest...
Waste teams issue vehicles plea
9 June 2017 - 12:06pm
COPELAND residents are being asked to keep their roads clear of parked vehicles on bin collection days.
Copeland Council has issued the plea to...
Clean up campaign for Copeland's Beaches
9 June 2017 - 11:38am
COPELAND’S beaches will benefit from a summer-long clean-up scheme.
Two seasonal cleaners have been taken on by Copeland Council to focus exclusively...
Science Extravaganza at The Beacon Museum
7 June 2017 - 5:11pm
A SCIENTIFIC extravaganza was held at The Beacon Museum today (Wednesday).
Over 80 children from local schools, Distington Community and Seascale...
Copeland Big Switch could boost economy
6 June 2017 - 9:19am
COPELAND residents are being offered an average saving of £148 through the borough's latest energy buying scheme - and research shows these savings...
Mayor opens memorial garden
2 June 2017 - 11:04am
A VILLAGE'S new memorial beach garden has marked its official opening.
Mike Starkie, mayor of Copeland, attended the ribbon-cutting at the garden in...
Busy year for council's enforcement team
26 May 2017 - 3:44pm
ENFORCEMENT officers at Copeland Council dealt with 900 call-outs over the past 12 months, new figures reveal.
Of the total incidents that were...
Council highlights penalties for building offences
26 May 2017 - 3:21pm
COPELAND Council has highlighted to builders that they can face a large fine if they fail to comply with its regulations.
The council has spoken out...
Council staff to the rescue
22 May 2017 - 9:36am
COPELAND Council's waste staff have been extra-busy being good Samaritans recently.
In just one week, they went above and beyond the call of duty,...
Town trail for budding mini historians
19 May 2017 - 12:03pm
BRINGING Whitehaven’s rich history to life were a group of local schoolchildren who enjoyed a trail through town yesterday (Thursday, May 18).
The...
Fly-tippers blight rural road
19 May 2017 - 9:33am
FLY-TIPPERS have dumped a large amount of cables and wiring on a rural Copeland road.
The cables were left on the roadside between Pica and Asby over...
Lottery boss visits Whitehaven
17 May 2017 - 1:17pm
THE BEACON Museum was delighted to welcome Nathan Lee, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North West on Friday (12 May).
Mr Lee and his colleague Maya...
All change for disabled swimmers
16 May 2017 - 3:36pm
A BRAND new disabled changing area was opened to the public today at the Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre.
Mayor Mike Starkie cut the ribbon at the...
Local dinner lady sets out her stall
12 May 2017 - 11:09am
BUDDING baker and ex dinner lady Mandy Robinson has embarked on a new venture selling her home bakes at her local markets.
Mandy is enjoying her...
The Beacon shortlisted for prestigious award
11 May 2017 - 3:23pm
THE Beacon museum has been shortlisted for a prestigious tourism award.
The Whitehaven harbourside attraction has been shortlisted in the 'Visitor...
Copeland Council elects new chairman
10 May 2017 - 1:02pm
COPELAND Council has appointed Alistair Norwood as its new chairman for 2017/18.
Councillor Norwood said he was “humbled” to take up the post,...
Former mayor Ossy Coyles memory will be honoured
10 May 2017 - 11:50am
A RESPECTED and loved former mayor of Copeland will be honoured by the renaming of a council chamber in his memory.
Oswald Coyles – known as Ossy...
Gary McKee to be awarded Freedom of Copeland
10 May 2017 - 11:17am
MARATHON man Gary McKee is to be awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Copeland.
Mr McKee, who has raised over £300,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support...
Copeland tackles obesity
10 May 2017 - 10:45am
COPELAND Council has pledged to play its part in tackling obesity. The authority has signed up to the Cumbria-wide Healthy Weight Declaration,...
Disabled facilities transformed in Copeland
9 May 2017 - 9:53am
A state-of-the-art disabled changing area will be unveiled next week at the Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre.
The facility - funded by Copeland...
Free market stalls for new traders
8 May 2017 - 1:29pm
AN EXCITING opportunity has arisen for budding stallholders to have a go at selling products at their local market - for free.
To celebrate the...
Mayor issues statement on Moorside power station
3 May 2017 - 4:15pm
Copeland's mayor Mike Starkie has issued the following statement on the news that plans for the Moorside nuclear power station in West Cumbria are...
Oswald Coyles memory could be honoured
3 May 2017 - 1:08pm
A RESPECTED former mayor of Copeland could be honoured by the renaming of a council chamber in his memory.
Oswald Coyles – known as Ossy – twice held...
£25,000 awarded to employment support project
3 May 2017 - 11:28am
A FIVE-FIGURE cash boost will enhance the employment prospects of Copeland residents.
Copeland Council has donated £25,000 to The Phoenix Enterprise...
Creating Careers in Cumbria Programme
28 April 2017 - 3:33pm
ELEVEN local unemployed residents have celebrated their graduation today (Friday) from the Creating Careers in Cumbria programme.
Morgan Sindall and...
Date for Copeland Council's Annual General Meeting
25 April 2017 - 2:30pm
RESIDENTS are invited to attend Copeland Borough Council's Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 2pm in Egremont Market Hall.
Members of the press are...
New woman at the helm of Whitehaven Market
20 April 2017 - 10:01am
THE new woman at the helm of Whitehaven Market is relishing the chance to bring "an injection of life" into the historic attraction.
April Garner...
Scheme launched to help save residents money
10 April 2017 - 3:53pm
A FREE scheme to help residents save money on their energy bills has been launched by Copeland Council.
The Copeland Big Switch returns following a...
Success for planning team
7 April 2017 - 4:35pm
THE planning team at Copeland Council is celebrating a remarkable turnaround in its fortunes over the last 12 months.
The team has surpassed a...
Council reaffirms green commitment
22 March 2017 - 2:55pm
COPELAND Council has reaffirmed its commitment to a cleaner, greener environment.
At yesterday's full council meeting, Copeland's members endorsed...
Copeland Hosts National Nuclear Conference
14 March 2017 - 3:43pm
Copeland Borough Council is proud to announce it will be hosting this year's New Nuclear Local Authorities Group Conference.
The Conference is being...
Apprentice boost for local firms
13 March 2017 - 11:57am
A GROWING Copeland business has been able to take on two apprentices through the Copeland Work & Skills Partnership.
Horse and Husky, a Bootle...
Town centre health check
28 February 2017 - 10:34am
COPELAND Council is undertaking a large scale study to gauge the economic health of its town centres – and businesses and the public are asked to get...
Farewell to Festive Fats
13 December 2016 - 1:45pm
Copeland Council is urging people to help protect our seawaters during this festive season.
The council is supporting the #Binit4Beaches campaign,...
Copeland Council arrangements for festive season
13 December 2016 - 12:11pm
Copeland Council is putting out some useful information about its services over the festive period.
The council’s opening hours are as follows:
...
Copeland's Big Switch
6 December 2016 - 4:30pm
WITH PICCOPELAND Council is launching a scheme to help residents save money on their energy bills.
And the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and portfolio holder...
Better chances for Copeland children
28 November 2016 - 10:32am
Tuesday November 22 2016. For immediate release
PARTNERS have come together to create better lives for families in Copeland.
Copeland Council is...
Helping hand for Copeland job seekers
28 November 2016 - 10:29am
Tuesday November 22 2016. For immediate release
UNEMPLOYED Copeland residents could step confidently towards work through a new scheme.
The Copeland...
Copeland's beaches make the grade
16 November 2016 - 9:20am
COPELAND'S four bathing beaches - managed by Copeland Borough Council - are all clean and two have excellent water cleanliness.
St Bees and...
Pupils take a seat for history lesson
19 October 2016 - 4:34pm
Wednesday October 19 2016. For immediate releaseSCHOOLCHILDREN are to have their poetry inscribed on benches in Whitehaven. As part of the Whitehaven...
More skills for Copeland
11 October 2016 - 2:44pm
Skills and learning organisations in West Cumbria will soon have more staff qualified to give the best advice and guidance to their clients.
The new...
Egremont ward changes - give your view
11 October 2016 - 11:19am
COPELAND Council is asking Egremont people for their views on a proposed change to electoral ward boundaries.
The Community Governance Review...
Parks team among the best
12 July 2016 - 4:01pm
COPELAND Council's parks team has reached the finals of a prestigious awards programme.
The staff were shortlisted by the Association of Public...
Finance Update 29 June 2016
1 July 2016 - 10:40am
Finance Update 29 June 2016
We would like to keep you updated on changes to the Council’s finances caused by a combination of the national Business...
