CUMBRIA WARM HOMES PROJECT 2011-2012

For details of the FREE service provided by Allerdale Borough Council and the Cumbria Affordable Warmth Partnership that will help you understand how energy efficient your home is, and how you can improve insulation, click here

 Highways defects

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Road Closures

To report highway defects, potholes, etc, telephone the Cumbria County Council

               HIGHWAYS HOTLINE on 0845 609 6609 (open 24 hours a day)

            or report on line at contact@cumbriahighways.org.uk 

Temporary Rights of Way Closure - Parsons Park Wood, Caldbeck 8th August for six months. For details click here

 Welton School

Welton School officially closed with effect from 31st December 2011.  The future use of the school building has yet to be determined.

To celebrate its history an exhibition will take place in the Welton Village Hall (opposite the school) on 28th January between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. following which the hall will be transformed to host a celebration disco with bar and finger buffet in the evening for guests. Anyone who can help please email weltonschoolreunion@yahoo.co.uk or allhallowscentre@hotmail.co.uk  Tickets are £5 from the Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck, Wigton Market Hall cafe and the Royal Oak, Welton 

Broadband

More than 70% of households in the parish have now registered their interest in a better broadband service for the area. 
Click here for more details

Register your interest in a better service with Northern Fells Broadband 

"The Cumbria Way - Dalston to Caldbeck"

A stroll through Sebergham - people past & present
A new book by local author Peter Weston.
Click here for details

Cumbria County Council's Rural Wheels transport scheme provides a travel service to address the lack of good public transport for people living in rural areas. It provides door-to-door transport for people when required, and at a reasonable cost.  For further information click here 

Highways Hotline

The most effective way for members of the public to report potholes and other damage to the surface of roads, or any other highways issues, is to telephone Cumbria County Council's Highways Hotline on 0845 609 6609. Alternatively, Peter Pearson maintains contact with the Highways Steward on behalf of the Parish Council and any issues can be reported to Peter click here.

For further details about the County Council's Highways Hotline click here

For information on the County Council's consultation on proposals for Care Services in the Allerdale & Distington Areas, and to have your say,  click here