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Chairman's Announcements

Minutes:

COP26 and UK100

  • Eden District Council (EDC) is joining the UK100 network.
  • The network is the only association of local authorities across the UK that have set the objectives of rapid reduction of carbon emissions (to bring each constituent council’s emissions to Net-Zero by 2030) and to engage actively with residents and businesses in their wider communities to bring all emissions in line with the Net-Zero goal as quickly as possible.
  • Membership of UK100 puts Eden District Council in both national and international forums, sharing best practice and actively progressing the Council’s climate change objectives and biodiversity commitments.
  • EDC is also launching the COP26 Community Grant Programme, to encourage parishes and communities to initiate local programmes - such as community power generation and peat restoration - in order to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

 

By-election for Penrith West district ward

  • A local by-election is taking place this month for the Penrith West district ward at Eden District Council, recently vacated by the retirement of Cllr. John Thompson.
  • As a tireless representative for his Penrith West Ward and a vocal advocate for the people of Eden, including our military veterans, Cllr. Thompson will be greatly missed at Eden District Council by Members and Officers alike. We thank Cllr Thompson for his dedication to public service over many years.

 

Penrith Extra Care scheme celebrates opening

  • Housing 21 opened the doors of Newton House in Penrith: an Extra Care scheme offering 54 one and two-bedroom affordable homes for the town’s older people.
  • The scheme is being delivered by Housing 21, in partnership with Eden District Council and Cumbria County Council.
  • For more information visit www.housing21.org.uk.

 

Council partners with Football Foundation to invest in Penrith and Appleby

  • People living in Penrith and Appleby have benefitted from fresh investment into local football facilities.
  • Over £2000 from Eden District Council, alongside a Football Foundation grant of £2100, has enabled brand new mobile goalposts to be installed at Castletown Recreation Ground in Penrith and Appleby’s King George V field.

 

Parkrun returns to Penrith

  • Parkrun returned recently to Penrith following a break due to COVID.
  • In its first weekend back, 285 people were in attendance to enjoy the weekend sun as they ran, jogged and walked around Frenchfield.

 

2021 Appleby Horse Fair

  • After a one-year hiatus, Appleby Horse Fair took place last month, with the Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group thanking people for their patience during what was a challenging weekend.

 

Businesses asked to go #OneStepGreener

  • In November, the UK will host the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference.
  • Businesses of all sizes around the UK are committing to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet – and those in Eden are invited to do the same.
  • Eden District Council is asking you to take the first step, by committing to cutting your carbon emissions and taking the journey towards net-zero Carbon.
  • There is a range of support available, with tools to help you understand your emissions, how to tackle them, and how to share what your business is doing with your customers and community.
  • Find out more on the Eden District Council website.


Great Big Green Week

  • This month from 18 to 26 September, communities across the UK are joining together for Great Big Green Week.
  • Grassroots events across the country – including in Penrith - will celebrate how communities are taking action to tackle climate change and protect nature, to encourage others to get involved, and to show the groundswell of support for ambitious climate action.
  • Visit www.greatbiggreenweek.com for more information.

 

Cumbria LEP launches Transport Infrastructure Plan consultation

  • Cumbria LEP launched its public consultation for the draft Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP).
  • The CTIP has been developed by Cumbria County Council and Cumbria LEP and looks to improve transport and infrastructure in Cumbria - to meets the needs of residents, businesses and visitors as well as respecting the environment.
  • This plan is also about how transport can support recovery from the pandemic and seeks to respond to the challenges of climate change.
  • The public consultation is being through Citizen Space, running until Monday 25 October. Further details on the consultation and the online survey is available at cumbria.citizenspace.com/cumbria-county-council/ctip.

 

Eden District Council partners with Cumbria Chamber for supply chain event

  • Cumbria Chamber and Eden District Council are partnering to deliver an online event for businesses on 21st October.
  • By attending, businesses can learn more and discuss how the Council procures goods and services, along with an update on the emerging economic development plans for the district.
  • To book a place, email lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk