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First Kendal church becomes fostering friendly

17 December 2018

As the first church from the Kendal area signs up to Cumbria County Council’s Fostering Friendly Churches (FFC) scheme, Kendal-based pastor and foster carer, Jeff Hicks, is calling for more local churches to get involved.

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Cumbria Trading Standards warn to take care when shopping this Christmas

14 December 2018

To help shoppers avoid unpleasant surprises over the festive season, Cumbria County Council’s Trading Standards team has compiled a shopping survival guide.

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Plans for Regional Adoption Agency taking shape

14 December 2018

Proposals to combine adoption services at three local authorities in the north are taking shape. The new Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) will bring Cumbria County Council together with Durham

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Cumbria County Council Christmas Opening hours 2018-19

13 December 2018

Cumbria County Council will continue to provide key services over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Cold weather health warnings issued by Public Health

13 December 2018

Cumbria County Council and local NHS partners are reminding the public of steps to take to stay well this winter, as Public Health England issue cold weather warnings with many parts of England forecast to receive their first bout of cold this winter

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Don’t let fire ruin festive cheer this Christmas

07 December 2018

Christmas is a great time to get together with family and friends, and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to put fire safety at the top of their Christmas to-do list to help keep everyone safe.

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Council to launch 4 week consultation on proposed speed limit changes in Copeland

07 December 2018

Cumbria County Council is launching a consultation from Monday 10 December for a period of five weeks, to gather feedback and views on proposals to change a number of speed limits in Copeland.