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.
Copeland focuses on work and skills
21 June 2016 - 2:54pm
COPELAND Council is spearheading a series of projects aimed at boosting the borough's job prospects.
Supported through Copeland Work and Skills...
Mayor calls public meetings after NuGen letters
31 March 2016 - 3:58pm
Following concerns from residents, Copeland Mayor Mike Starkie has called two public meetings to discuss developments linked to the planned...
NuGen statement on community letters,
24 March 2016 - 10:34am
In response to concerns raised by members of the community, NuGen wishes to take the opportunity to apologise for any confusion or concern caused by...
New Market Hall office celebrated in sculpture
29 February 2016 - 10:59am
Copeland Council will officially open its new offices in Whitehaven Market Hall today, Monday, February 29, 2016.
To mark the opening, Vulture Club a...
Copeland waste service tops table
10 February 2016 - 10:38am
Copeland Council has scored top marks for its great value waste collection services.
The authority came first among 35 other authorities for the cost...
Mayor joins police for fact finding night patrol
19 January 2016 - 4:55pm
Mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie delivered on a promise to take to the beat with local police, to see for himself the issues facing people living and...
Cemeteries prepare for spring
19 January 2016 - 2:56pm
Cemeteries in Copeland are due for their regular maintenance to prepare the grounds for spring.
The work will take place from February 15 but there...
Parks team excellence
13 January 2016 - 4:14pm
Copeland Council has been ranked top in the UK for the value-for-money way it looks after its open spaces.
The council’s parks and open spaces...
Cardboard recycling banks re-open
22 December 2015 - 11:49am
Copeland Council now has its card recycling banks back in action.
The banks had been taken away after large-scale and repeated contamination had...
Copeland's Christmas arrangements
8 December 2015 - 4:07pm
Copeland Council is putting out useful festive information to make sure the Christmas holidays go smoothly.
Information including bin collections,...
Have your say on Copeland's budget
8 December 2015 - 3:56pm
Copeland Borough Council is calling on people to offer their views on the draft corporate plan and budget strategy.
Every year the council has to...
Flytippers force card recycling suspension
11 November 2015 - 11:32am
Cardboard collection at all of Copeland’s recycling sites has been suspended after recycling banks were heavily contaminated with non-cardboard items...
Copeland Open for Business goes global
10 November 2015 - 11:29am
A unique video of Copeland, which welcomed more than 300 representatives from businesses across the UK to Copeland Borough Council’s economic...
New alarm regulations on agenda for Landlords'
2 October 2015 - 3:09pm
New regulations affecting landlords were discussed at a forum run by Copeland Borough Council for property owners in the borough.
The regular...
Copeland starts new boundary review
2 October 2015 - 3:07pm
Copeland councillors agreed to move forward with a review of the borough’s boundaries at last night's full Council meeting (October 1).
They will...
Mayor’s regalia open to the people of Copeland
23 September 2015 - 2:57pm
Former civic mayors of Copeland joined the current chairman of council Cllr John Kane and Copeland’s last civic mayor Eileen Eastwood yesterday, to...
Hensingham Community Clean Up
9 September 2015 - 10:11am
Hensingham pulls together for clear-up
Wednesday September 9 2015. For immediate release
RESIDENTS are aiming to spruce up Hensingham as the...
Poster urges public to help ease seagull nuisance
28 August 2015 - 4:37pm
The public are being asked to help reduce the nuisance being caused by seagulls in a poster produced by Copeland Borough Council.
The council...
Mayor meets traders at successful farmer's market
28 August 2015 - 9:51am
Traders at a popular West Cumbrian farmers’ market have been sharing the secrets of their commercial success with the mayor of Copeland Mike Starkie...
Mayor launches Community Forum
25 August 2015 - 4:55pm
The Mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie hosted the inaugural meeting of the Copeland Community Forum, giving every sector of life in the borough a voice...
Putting the pride back into Copeland
24 August 2015 - 3:52pm
Mayor of Copeland, Mike Starkie is set to relaunch the Pride in Copeland awards to recognise the great achievements being made by owners of buildings...
Interpreting Copeland's Coasts Cycle Event
18 August 2015 - 10:08am
Cycle Relay to Launch Copeland’s New Interpretation Boards
Release date: August 17, 2015. For immediate release
Local communities, councillors...
Grants Promote Independence
17 August 2015 - 11:08am
Grants promote independence
Monday August 17 2015. For immediate release
Copeland Council has helped 66 disabled people preserve their...
Copeland Community Fund is looking to recruit
12 August 2015 - 11:32am
The Copeland Community Fund is looking to recruit up to 3 Independent Board Members to serve a two year term on the Copeland Community Fund Project...
Colourful choice at Market Hall
11 August 2015 - 2:27pm
Copeland Council is seeking the public’s help in deciding the colour of an iconic building in Whitehaven.
Work is continuing on the Market Hall,...
Fun day helping out Haig
11 August 2015 - 2:20pm
Fun free day helping out at Haig
Tuesday July 11 2015. For immediate release
The Haig Mining Museum in Whitehaven is hosting two fun volunteer...
Business Broadband Vouchers
7 August 2015 - 4:27pm
Copeland businesses with a CA postcode looking to update to a faster, more reliable internet connection can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 as...
Second Annual Canvas Press Release
3 August 2015 - 11:16am
Keep your right to vote
Monday August 3 2015. For immediate release
Copeland’s annual electoral canvass begins this month, and residents are...
NuGen project stage one consultation response
31 July 2015 - 2:22pm
Response to NuGen Moorside project stage one consultation now online
Release date: 30th July 2015. For immediate release
We would like to...
Fair waste collections for holiday lets
30 July 2015 - 2:59pm
Copeland Council is ensuring a fair and equal system for all council tax payers in the borough by cracking down on businesses who try to avoid paying...
Council meetings hit the road
30 July 2015 - 2:55pm
The Executive committee meeting, on Tuesday August 4 at Millom Network Centre, marks the first such meeting outside Whitehaven in several years....
Youngsters gear up to learn
22 July 2015 - 5:13pm
Tuesday July 21 2015
Young cyclists from Whitehaven Harbour Youth Club are to get the skills they need to fix their bikes when enjoying the local...
Celebrating seasonal food
22 July 2015 - 5:10pm
Wednesday July 22 2015. For immediate release
Two free events celebrating fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables are to run in Copeland this...
Action against misuse of recycling service
13 July 2015 - 10:41am
Following continued misuse Copeland Council has suspended garden waste collections for seven householders who repeatedly put household rubbish in...
Discover the Mysteries of Victorian Whitehaven
7 July 2015 - 5:03pm
Go back in time with the team at the Beacon Museum this weekend (Saturday July 11) and explore industrial Victorian Whitehaven as part of the...
Voters urged to update details
7 July 2015 - 4:32pm
Tuesday July 7 2015. For immediate release
Copeland Council is urging everyone to update their voter details as the annual electoral canvass gets...
New telephone number for Copeland Council
8 June 2015 - 9:45am
Copeland Borough Council is introducing a new, one-stop-shop telephone number for all enquiries about the services they provide.
From August 1,...
Free Canine Healthchecks
3 June 2015 - 11:25am
Wednesday 3 June 2015. For immediate release
COPELAND residents are invited to bring their dogs along for a free pet health check around the...
Heritage Help
3 June 2015 - 11:23am
Copeland volunteers spread Heritage word
Wednesday 3 June 2015. For immediate release
A PROJECT to log the condition of listed buildings has...
An Evening on the Pull...
3 June 2015 - 11:20am
Wednesday June 3 2015
A FUN hands–on activity learning about and removing invasive weeds is to take place in near Cleator.
Staff from West...
Copeland’s award-winning beaches
22 May 2015 - 11:57am
Issued 22 May, 2015 for immediate use.
Three of Copeland’s beautiful beaches have won a sought-after Seaside Award.
St Bees, Silecroft and Haverigg...
Whitehaven Parish Council hold first meeting
22 May 2015 - 11:00am
Release date: 22 May 2015. For immediate release
The first Whitehaven Parish Council meeting was held last night (21 May) to consider next steps...
Join the Chicken Challenge
20 May 2015 - 9:21am
Join the Chicken Challenge and let’s halve campylobacter food poisoning
Release date: 2015. For immediate release
As part of Food Safety Week,...
Castle Park closes for road refurbishment
11 May 2015 - 3:57pm
COPELAND Borough Council would like to inform the public that there will be some road disruptions affecting users of Castle Park on Wednesday,...
Beacon Museum Cumbria Tourism Awards
28 April 2015 - 3:58pm
The Beacon Museum is a finalist in the 2015 Cumbria Tourism Awards, just two months after receiving a VisitEngland Welcome Accolade.
The Beacon...
Hands-on construction courses
28 April 2015 - 10:16am
Tuesday 28 April 2015. For immediate release
COPELAND residents and builders can get their hands dirty at free courses in heritage construction...
Caring homes for strays
20 April 2015 - 10:15am
Monday 20 April 2015. For immediate release
COPELAND Council is continuing its good work with a local kennels to rehome stray dogs.
The authority...
Candidates quizzed at Youth Question Time
14 April 2015 - 11:49am
Release date: 14 April 2015. For immediate release
In a bid to get more young people engaged in democracy, Copeland Borough Council and Copeland...
Mayoral Youth Question Time – Have Your Say
8 April 2015 - 9:32am
Release date: 8th April 2015. For immediate release
WITH only one month left until the elections, Copeland Borough Council and Copeland Youth...
New plans for former Kangol factory
27 March 2015 - 3:48pm
Copeland Council has given the green light to plans that will allow the transformation of a former Copeland factory.
The Kangol factory in Cleator...
