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Peat Seedlings Project - Cartmel Peninsula
Have
a go at any/all of these activities):
1. SOW ME: receive seeds, grow some to keep and some to share with
friends and neighbours
2. GROW ME: receive seedlings and nurture them to a healthy crop for
your table
3. KNIT ME: knitting with jute, we are making slug guards to see if
they can help keep the slitherers at bay
4. LABEL ME: receive stones to decorate as plant labels
Peat Seedlings Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PEATSeedlings/
Consultation on Local Government Reorganisation - Cumbria
The Government has opened a consultation on proposed changes in Cumbria to move from the current District and Council Council arrangement to one or more Unitary authorities which would provide all the services currently provided separately by the District and County Councils. Four proposals have been submitted to the Government and the Government is now consulting on these 4 proposals. All residents and interested parties can examine the full details and respond before the closing date of 19 April 2021 on the following website link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-locally-led-reorganisation-of-local-government-in-cumbria-north-yorkshire-and-somerset
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.
Business support grants: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Business support grant applications are available through South Lakeland District Council. More details are available on the website: https://www.southlakeland.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-support-grants-coronavirus-covid-19/
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/
The Greening Campaign
Lower Holker Parish Council is part of Greening Cartmel Peninsula which is a group of 9 parish and town councils working with PEAT (Peninsula Environmental Action Together) to deliver phase 1 in 2021.
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).
Lower Holker WhatsApp group
A group has been set up for residents to join. Further
details below.
One of our Parish Councillors can provide telephone advice/support on claiming benefits. Contact the Clerk by messaging, phone or email for details.
Lower Holker Village Hall - closed to the public
Lower Holker Village Hall is now closed to the public. The outer door will remain open to allow access to the defibrillator if required.
CoronavirusThe 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