Lower
Holker Parish CouncilNews
Public Watering Place Charity - Grants
Grants
applications are invited from students undertaking post-16 education
or training. The closing date for these applications is 31
October 2021 and applications will be considered at the November
meeting of the Charity.
Little Link
The Autumn 2021 edition of this publication is now available to download (PDF format): Little Link. Printed copies are also available in the Parish. Contact details of the publishers are included in the publication.
South Lakeland District Council Newsletter
South Lakeland District Council Town and Parish Council Newsletter is available to download (PDF format): Newsletter
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus
The latest Government advice and guidance is available on the following link: Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK government response
Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme adopted by Cumbria Constabulary and other police services across the country. It encourages carers, families, friends or neighbours, to hold information about the person with dementia that can help the police find them if they do go missing. Herbert Protocol details (PDF document) for more information and to download leaflet and form.
Defibrillators
Cark Toilets, Station Road, Cark-in-Cartmel LA11 7NY*All accessible 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
*Code needed - phone Ambulance Service on 999