Allerdale
Online waste and recycling calendars now available
Online waste and recycling calendars now available Cumberland householders can now download, bookmark and print the next four months of waste and recycling collection information. The collection information is available at www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/binday Householders can check the dates for June through to the end of September 2025 by entering their post code and clicking on their home […]
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Countdown to waste collection changes
Countdown to waste collection changes Changes to waste and recycling collections in the former Allerdale area will start from next Monday (26 May). In advance of the change to fortnightly waste collections, Cumberland Council started delivering replacement 180 litre bins last week. Since opening up the chance to get a replacement bin, the council has […]
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Reminder to sign up soon for extra garden waste collections!
Reminder to sign up soon for extra garden waste collections Cumberland residents who want additional garden waste collections are being urged to sign up soon. Cumberland Council recently announced that from week commencing Monday 31 March 2025 all householders with garden waste bins will continue to have one bin collected every fortnight. There will however […]
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TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER IN ALLERDALE
TACKLING HOLIDAY HUNGER IN ALLERDALE This summer, children and families will be able to access free food and fun activities thanks to a new fund set up by a former Cumbrian to address holiday hunger. The summer holidays can be a really difficult time for families who are struggling financially and can be a time […]
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Allerdale Days in Manchester Promotional Event a Success
An event aiming to raise the profile of Allerdale in Manchester has been hailed a success. Allerdale Days in Manchester took place on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August and was organised by Allerdale Borough Council and CN Events, showcasing local businesses across a range of industries to promote the area and attract tourism and […]
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Experience Allerdale Like Never Before
Visitors and residents will soon be able to experience Allerdale’s best attractions from their own homes – anywhere in the world! Allerdale Borough Council has been awarded funding to create 20 virtual reality and seven promotional videos to support its tourism strategy. The £53,000 project is being funded by the European Agricultural Fund […]
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Jane Pit Memorial Gets Lottery Fund Support
Workington Town Council is pleased to announce that it has received initial support* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the restoration of Jane Pit as a memorial to mine workers in Workington. At this initial stage, development funding of £33,600 has been awarded by the HLF to progress Workington Town Council’s plans further, with […]
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Funding for Siddick Woodland
Siddick Woodland will undergo a makeover this year thanks to a £3000 grant from Wythegill Community Benefit Fund. The woodland is approximately 25 – 30 years old and accessed from Shore Side in Siddick. The site was used by the mining industry until its closure and has subsequently become a green space for the village. […]
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Performance Opportunity in Workington
Workington Town Council is looking for artists, musicians and entertainers to perform at The Hub in Workington town centre. The Town Council books performers throughout the summer months to provide free entertainment to shoppers and passers-by. The performances take place at the town centre’s ‘Hub’, a busy meeting point at the heart of the shopping […]
Doug Scott Comes to Keswick to Recall Mountaineering’s Greatest Escape
This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most audacious climbs and tales of survival in mountaineering history. On 15 October at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake, Doug Scott will be telling first hand the story of his incredible escape from The Ogre in Pakistan. Best known for the first ascent of Everest’s South West Face, this […]
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