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Chairman's Announcements

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Highlighting Eden celebrated a successful 2020/21 project

 

Highlights Rural Touring and Eden District Council had invited communities across the district to engage in Covid-secure arts activities and events through their joint initiative: Highlighting Eden. The project had concluded last month.

In total, over 170 attendees took part in the varied range of virtual arts events, including creative writing, choir singing and make-a-puppet workshops.

And the project received feedback such as:

 

·        “Absolutely amazing. It really lifted my mood and it was wonderful to work on something so creative”

·        “I was apprehensive about taking part. It resulted in being one of the best experiences of lockdown. I felt I had achieved something good and worthwhile”.

 

Safe voting for upcoming Eden elections

Elections in Eden would be going ahead in early May, with extra safety measures to ensure Covid safety.

District Ward by-elections for Hartside and Skelton Wards and Parish by-elections for Penrith Town and Alston Moor Parish councils would take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. The Police and Crime commissioner election would also be going ahead on the same day.

 

Penrith walking group launched for local veterans and families

Forces Link, an initiative that looks to increase opportunities and support for the local ex-service community and their families, had announced its new weekly walking group: Forward Step.

Forward Step had been set up to give people a regular opportunity to get outside and improve their health and well-being through walking. The group provided chances to form new friendships, connections and support networks in a relaxed, informal environment.

 

Lockdown Easing – 12 April

 

Leisure centres in Appleby and Penrith had now reopened, as well as the Penrith Tourist Information Centre and Appleby Local Links.

 

Eden District Council launched a cashless parking payment system

Eden District Council had partnered with PayByPhone to offer drivers cashless parking in all Council-owned car parks.

The service was now live and drivers could pay for their parking safely and securely using their mobile devices.

 

Grant offers free energy saving measures worth up to 10k for Eden households

Eden District Council had announced the next phase in its Green Homes Grant (Local Authority Delivery) scheme.

Eden’s Green Homes Grant (LAD) scheme would provide funding of up to £10,000 for a range of energy saving measures in Eden households, such as solar panels, air source heat pumps and home insulation.

The Eden scheme was funded by Central Government and the Council was working in partnership with E.ON to deliver it locally.

In addition, more measures and funding may be available for some residents through the Council’s Eco Flex scheme. Details of which can be found at www.eden.gov.uk

Through the schemes, the Council was addressing the triple challenges of working towards zero carbon emissions, improving residents’ health and wellbeing and reducing fuel poverty in local residents’ homes.

 

Patterdale Community Land Trust receives £132,000 from Eden District Council

Eden District Council’s Community Housing Fund had awarded Patterdale Parish Community Land Trust £132,000 towards the cost of acquiring land for the construction of affordable housing in the Parish.

The Trust recently commissioned a housing needs survey, which identified a need for affordable housing in the area.

Overall, the trust’s community led housing project had received £181,095 from the Council in support of its bid to provide affordable homes to the parish community.

Community Land Trusts were groups that were set up and run by local volunteers and funding was available from the Eden’s Community Housing Fund to support them to develop new affordable housing and provide other community services and facilities, such as shops, pubs and workspaces.