CopelandMayor

Today is #SocialPrescribingDay (March 9) and we’d like to celebrate the impact it can have on people’s health and wellbeing.  Watch our new video to find out about our service youtu.be/RLvtLtIgqis

Our officers are having a fantastic time creating a community forest with school children at Rosebank, Hensingham, today. Around 400 trees will be planted as part of a programme to create up to 150 hectares of woodland across Cumbria. @CumbriaCC @CumbriaWoodland

We will be doing a spot of painting, as well as gardening, on Saturday (March 4) at Distington Walled Garden. Volunteers are welcome to come along from 10am – 12 noon to help us paint arches in preparation for our fruit trees and do some general pruning of the garden.

Treat your loved ones this Mother’s Day to afternoon tea at Distington Walled Garden. On Saturday, March 18 will be offering two sittings 12.30-2pm and 2.30-4pm. To book a place call 01946 598305 or email distingtonhalladmin@copeland.gov.uk

Our new Local Validation List will determine the level of information needed to accompany a new planning application in Cumberland, from April 1. The proposed draft Local Validation List is open for public consultation until March 17. copeland.gov.uk/local-validati…

Bakers and makers! It's not too late to book a place at our market this Saturday. Our regular Bakers and Makers' Market takes places in King Street and Green Market, Whitehaven, from 10am until 3pm. To apply, get in touch at whitehavenmarket@copeland.gov.uk.

📢Are you an employer looking to recruit and train staff? The Copeland Skills and Enterprise Partnership is offering subsidies to help firms take on jobseekers. Find out more here: copeland.gov.uk/node/50347

A stunning beachside optical illusion will be a landmark attraction for Copeland. Your Daylight Destination by Olafur Eliasson & Robert McFarlane is an elongated pool which, viewed from a platform, forms a circle. It will be at or near Silecroft. Read more copeland.gov.uk/node/50341

Our Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Distington Walled Garden is selling out quick. On Saturday, March 18, we’re offering a scrumptious afternoon tea for £20 per person (including fizz) at our garden café, in partnership with @lakescollege. Call 01946 598305 to book.

📢Are you a crafter, baker or creator looking to sell your products? We need you! We continue our Bakers and Makers markets, with our first event on Saturday March 4, in Whitehaven. To apply, get in touch at whitehavenmarket@copeland.gov.uk and tell us a little about what you do.

🏃‍♂️Have you signed up to Run The Edge? This multi-terrain running festival has something for everyone amid spectacular scenery. Organised on our behalf by Millom Striders, it takes place on Sunday May 21. Find out more copeland.gov.uk/node/50139, or sign up runbritain.com/entries/EnterR…...

Cumbria Residents’ Week has returned for half term! Until Sunday, you can win prizes by spending with local attractions, cafes, shops and accommodation providers. Just spend £10 or more, and you'll get a code to enter online. See who's taking part here ow.ly/fv3650MWYXK

Enjoy a scrumptious Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Distington Walled Garden. On Saturday, March 18, we will be offering two sittings 12.30-2pm and 2.30-4pm at our garden café, in partnership with @lakescollege. Call 01946 598305 or email distingtonhalladmin@copeland.gov.uk.

Have your say on our Local Validation List! We’re currently running a public consultation on our new Local Validation List which will determine the information needed to accompany a new planning application in Cumberland, from April 1. Find out more at copeland.gov.uk/local-validati…

We're delighted to work with @rersteam to create accessible changing facilities at their Ravenglass Station. The Changing Places room will provide life-enhancing freedoms for people with additional needs to visit & enjoy our area. Find out more here: copeland.gov.uk/node/50259

We’re delighted to announce that we’re competing in the 2023 Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom UK Finals. Our Parks and Open Spaces team has been recognised following the success of the Cumbria in Bloom Gold Award for its work in Whitehaven copeland.gov.uk/node/50251

Two new bungalows are on offer at Saltom Bay Heights, under our Discounted Sale scheme. These are sold at a maximum of 80% of market value, to local buyers who meet certain criteria. gleesonhomes.co.uk/developments/s… Application forms and eligibility criteria: copeland.gov.uk/discounted-sal…

🌿Garden waste collections restart on Monday March 13. Check your calendar for your exact collection date here: collections-copeland.azurewebsites.net/calendar.html

We will offer a fortnightly bereavement support group to residents - starting on March 20. The group will run from 4pm to 6pm at the soon to be open Distington Walled Garden café. Find out more at copeland.gov.uk/node/50225

The public meeting to discuss the new Millom conservation area consultation, and the current conservation area management plan, will be held on February 27, 3-4pm at Millom Guide Hall. Find out more about the plans at copeland.gov.uk/node/50107