The Allerdale GDF Working Group has concluded its work as an early part of the process to find a willing community and a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and unanimously agreed to recommend the creation of a Community Partnership to facilitate further discussion between the community and Radioactive Waste Management (RWM). Over […]

The Allerdale GDF Working Group has announced two more dates for community drop-ins due to take place in Silloth and Workington. The Working Group formed in January 2021 to start a conversation with the community about whether Allerdale is the right place to build a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) to permanently dispose of the UK’s […]

A Working group has been formed in West Cumbria to begin the conversation about the possibility of hosting a geological disposal facility (or GDF) in Allerdale The Allerdale GDF Working Group was formed to start discussions locally about the possibility of hosting a deep geological facility within the area for the disposal of the UK’s […]

It is important that, as changes are naturally made to control the spread of Covid 19, they are also considered in the context of your premise Fire Risk Assessment to help manage and mitigate the risk of fire as much as possible.  Significant changes should be identified and recorded.  Consider asking some simple questions: Risk […]

Directory of Community Support for the Allerdale Area – This is the sixth edition of a weekly updated directory of community support, aiming to give information and details of useful contacts during these challenging times. 20200511-Allerdale Directory of Community Support Issue 6 Newsletter for the Allerdale and Copeland Area – This is the eighth edition […]

All changes will come into effect on Wednesday 13 May 2020. Until then you should follow existing guidance on social distancing. The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard […]

Directory of Community Support for the Allerdale Area – This is the fifth edition of a weekly updated directory of community support, aiming to give information and details of useful contacts during these challenging times. 20200505-Allerdale Directory of Community Support Issue 5 Newsletter for the Allerdale and Copeland Area – This is the seventh edition […]

The impact of coronavirus is having a significant effect on our communities. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. If you have been affected by coronavirus, you might be eligible for support from a range of sources, including the county council, gov.uk, Citizens Advice, district councils and more. https://cumbria.gov.uk/coronavirus/additionalsupport.asp

A vacancy has arisen on Holme Low Parish Council and a Notice of Vacancy completed, a copy of which is below.  The Notice gives a period of 14 days for requests to be made for an election (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays). By the end of the 14 day period if the Elections Team […]

New emergency support line launched for vulnerable people needing urgent help Today (Monday 30 March) Cumbria County Council and partners have launched a new emergency support service for people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, as a result of COVID-19, and who do not have support available from friends, family or neighbours. Those at high […]