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Criminal Damage in Flookburgh Square

The bollards installed by the Parish Council in Flookburgh Square as part of the improvements to the Square in 2016 have been deliberately damaged overnight between 19th & 20th July 2021.  This has been reported to the Police and anyone with any information about this is asked to report direct to the Police (Crime ref CRI00107431) or contact the Parish Clerk or any Parish Councillor who will contact the Police on your behalf. The bollards cost the community £1,600 plus VAT to install and was funded from the Council Tax that residents pay to the Parish Council. CCTV from 19th July has been obtained.  It is somewhat  grainy but anyone who knows those in the footage will recognise them: CCTV

Parish Council Meetings

Physical meetings resumed June 2021.  For more details see the Documents page.

Grange Now

The Parish Council is now submitting a monthly report to Grange Now, which will be available in the Clubs and Societies section.  Local groups can submit free reports of up to 200 words to be included in this section of Grange Now.

Cold to Cosy service

Free energy saving equipment available for people receiving benefits or certain health conditions or living in specific circumstances including energy saving light bulbs, radiator reflectors, letterbox covers and chimney ballooons.  Consultations take place over the phone at present.  For more details see the website: https://cafs.org.uk/cold-to-cosy-homes-cumbria/

South Lakeland District Council - My Account

Residends can register with My Account and use it to report problems (eg missed bin collections), apply for services (eg postal votes) and make payments (eg parking fines).  For more details and to register visit the website: https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/your-council/about-your-council/my-account/

Test & Trace Support Scheme

New payments available to individuals required to self isolate who are in receipt of benefits can apply for a one-off grant of £500.  More details available on the website: https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/council-tax-and-housing-benefit/benefits/test-and-trace-support-payment/

Parish Council Noticeboard

A new noticeboard has been installed in Flookburgh Square.  The right side will display information about the Parish Council.  The left side is available to display public notices, this may include community information and about local groups and events but not business activities. 

Public Watering Place Charity

The Charity is over 200 years old and provides grants to benefit residents and organisations in Lower Holker Parish (ie most of Cark, all of Flookburgh, Holker & Ravenstown). 

Students in post 16 education or training can apply each year they are studying/training. Student Grant Applications must be received by 31 October each year to be considered at the November meeting of the Charity.

Local organisations can apply for grants towards equipment or services that will benefit residents.  Individuals can apply for grants towards essential equipment or services that they are unable to otherwise fund.     Applications will be considered at the Charity meeting following the receipt of the application.

Applications can be submitted by email or delivered or posted to the Clerk   The Grant Application Form is available to download - Grant Application (Word document) or Grant Application (PDF document) or a printed copy is available from the Clerk to the Trustees (Parish Clerk). 

Defibrillators

Cark Toilets, Station Road, Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7NY*
Cockles Shop on Flookburgh Square LA11 7JX*
Flookburgh Primary School, Winder Lane LA11 7LE*
Lower Holker Village Hall, Cark-in-Cartmel, LA11 7NU
Ravenstown Club & Institute, Winder Lane LA11 7LE*
All accessible 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 
*Code needed - phone Ambulance Service on 999