@EdenCouncil

Westmorland and Furness Council is now responsible for all council services in the Eden area.

 Penrith, Cumbria, UK
westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Joined April 2009
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From 1 April 2023, this page will no longer be monitored. Westmorland and Furness Council is now responsible for all council services in the Barrow, Eden and South Lakeland areas. For more information go to: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk… Follow them on social media: @WandFCouncil
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Last night saw the final full Council meeting of Eden District Council at the Town Hall in Penrith. From 1st April, Westmorland & Furness Council will become the new local authority for the area.   For the latest updates, visit westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk… – at Penrith, England
Eden District Councillors gather in Penrith Town Hall for the last meeting of the council before it is replaced by the new Unitary Authority of Westmorland and Furness Council on 1 April 2023.

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Your council is changing from 1 April 2023 If you live in Eden, Barrow-in-Furness or South Lakeland all your council services will be delivered by the new council from 1 April 2023. For the latest information follow @WandFCouncil
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Ringing the changes in local government Town criers will be ringing the changes this weekend as the biggest reorganisation of council structures in nearly 50 years takes effect. Read more: eden.gov.uk/your-council/new…
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We are now looking to recruit a talented, innovative, and inspirational professional to the post of Director of Children's Services. The deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 16 April 2023. Apply at: cumbria.gov.uk/leadership/we…
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Find out how support from the Eden Youth Hub helped Ben find employment and win an Inspiring Eden Award. inspira.org.uk/news/bens-res… @EdenCouncil @CumbriaCC @DWP @CumbriaCareers
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A consortium led by Eden District Council has been successful in its application for funding to improve social housing in areas across Cumbria and Lancashire. Read more: eden.gov.uk/your-council/new…
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Penrith chippie owner recognised for community contribution Penrith chippie owner, Dan Harding, has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the local community by being awarded an Inspiring Eden Award by Eden District Council. Read more: eden.gov.uk/your-council/new…
Image: Dan Harding receiving an Inspiring Eden Award by Douglas Banks, Chairman of Eden District Council. Standing outside Angel Lane Chippie, Penrith.

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Free monthly nature activities at the Lowther Park Estate for people with dementia and their companions on the first Tuesday of every month. Next session is Tuesday 4 April, 10:30am-12pm. Booking is essential. More details: cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/…

Time in Nature around Penrith | Cumbria Wildlife Trust

An opportunity for people with dementia and their companions to discover the wildlife and tranquility of the Lowther estate

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Voter ID requirement From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. More information: eden.gov.uk/voting-and-elect…
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Appleby-based archaeologist and environmentalist Martin Railton has been awarded the Inspiring Eden Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to local community and heritage. Read more: eden.gov.uk/your-council/new…
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4 days to go until the launch of Westmorland and Furness Council. All your local authority services will be provided as they are now. Sign-up to receive news and updates from your new council - straight to your email inbox. public.govdelivery.com/accou…
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Your council is changing. From 1 April all your council services will be delivered by the new Westmorland and Furness Council if you live in Eden, South Lakeland or Barrow. 👉 Follow @WandFCouncil 👉 Visit: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk…
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The town of Penrith has been celebrating a major milestone in its history: the 800th anniversary of the awarding of its Market Charter. Read more: eden.gov.uk/your-council/new…
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A UK-wide alerts test will take place on Sunday 23 April which will see people receive a welcome message on their mobile phones📱🚨 You do not need to do anything when you receive the message - this is just a test. The service is more effective if it has been tested before use.
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Last chance to apply: £750 grant for Eden homeowners to help service or repair heating systems. All funds must be allocated before 31 March 2023. For more information or to apply, visit eden.gov.uk/housing/housing-…
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We're always looking for new traders for Penrith Tuesday Market and the first 4 weeks are free for new stall holders. For more information email [email protected] visiteden.co.uk/whats-on/mar…
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Your council is changing. From 1 April all your council services will be delivered by the new Westmorland and Furness Council if you live in Eden, South Lakeland or Barrow. 🔵 Follow @Westmorland and Furness Council 🔵 Visit: westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk… for more information.
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The £2 bus fare cap on single journeys in England is to be extended until the end of June. gov.uk/government/news/2-bus… #getaroundfortwopounds
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Last chance for community groups to access up to £5,000 for projects that look to reduce carbon emissions in Eden. For more information or to apply before the deadline of 31 March 2023 visit: eden.gov.uk/your-environment…
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