Hawcoat and Newbarns Conservative Councillors

🌳 Residents of Infield Park, and the wider community, have rightly shared concerns regarding the planned felling of trees on their Street.

👂 On Thursday, Niyall and Roy attended a public meeting with residents and supporters to hear and understand their concerns!

✋ 🛑 Following discussions with the Highways Team, we are glad that Niyall and Roy were able to agree a pause to the planned felling until residents have been appropriately consulted!

🌳🏡 We’ll keep you posted on any updates!

This week for our Cumbria Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (CAAN) pictured here, are sharing lots of stories, tips and advice to give anyone considering an apprenticeship an insight into the opportunities that an apprenticeship with the Council can bring!

Find out more 👉 www.instagram.com/cumbriacouncilapprenticeships/

CAAN are a group of previous and current apprentices who are passionate about promoting apprenticeships as a career path.

Don't forget we're also hosting an online advice session at 5pm today. To join go to https://cumbriaapprenticeships.org.uk/apprenticeships/events/nationalapprenticeshipweek.asp

Share your thoughts on policing priorities in Hawcoat with Barrow Police directly!

RESIDENTS OF ORMSGILL, HAWCOAT & PARKSIDE- Have your say on your local policing priorities, this will direct your local officers on what issue you want them to focus on over the next 3 months. The survey will be live for the next 2 weeks (closes 15th February 24) https://orlo.uk/PVBos

RESIDENTS OF ORMSGILL, HAWCOAT & PARKSIDE- Have your say on your local policing priorities, this will direct your local officers on what issue you want them to focus on over the next 3 months. The survey will be live for the next 2 weeks (closes 15th February 24) https://orlo.uk/PVBos

We are aware of some power outages in Hawcoat!

Please see below for useful links or get in touch!

Stay safe!

Storm Isha is soon to hit the UK with gusts of wind of up to 80mph. Like the rest of the UK, Cumbria has yellow rain warnings and amber wind warnings in place.

Please stay safe in this weather. I’ve compiled a list of emergency contacts that you might need below.

Our gritting crew have collectively travelled over 840 miles in the early hours of this morning, sprinkling a coating of grit on our pritoty roads ready for vehicles to crunch it into an ice melting solution!

Before setting off on your journeys, please check…

✅ Your tyres are the correct pressure
✅ Any ice or snow is fully cleared from your vehicle
✅ You’re stocked up on plenty of windscreen wash
✅ You have extra supplies with you such as a warm change of clothes or a blanket in case of emergency

…and remember to keep a safe braking distance in between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Safe travels all! 💛

Update: Many thanks to those from the Woodland Trust who have been extensively looking and ensuring the area is safe. They have found no evidence of traps in the Woods themselves but there still could be dangers in the wider quarry area.

Unfortunately we’ve had a number of messages about snare traps being laid in How Tun Woods. Please be take extra care if you are visiting with your families and pets.

We have contacted a number of stakeholders regarding this issue and will keep you updated with any response.

Great opportunity to get involved with!

Merry Christman to all! 🎄🎅

👏 Many thanks to all of those who continue to work today whether that emergency services, armed forces, doctors, nurses, carers, council employees and those standing by on call too! Thank you for all that you do!

A multi-agency response is continuing after a major incident was declared to minimise challenges which heavy snowfall is having on the county’s road network.

Agencies are continuing in their efforts to assist those affected by the snow with the Highways teams from Cumberland Council and Westmorland & Furness Council continuing to clear priority routes so those impacted can be supported.

Police are continuing to urge people not to travel unless it is necessary, particularly those considering travelling in the South Lakes and Millom areas, due to the challenging road conditions.

Motorists are reminded that highways crews have to clear the snow from the road first before gritters can follow to put salt down, so even if a snowplough has been along a road it can still be treacherous until it has been treated.

Agencies are also urging people not to travel to Cumbria tomorrow if not absolutely necessary as road conditions will continue to be extremely challenging.

Superintendent Andy Wilkinson, Cumbria Constabulary, said: “We are continuing to see challenging conditions in Cumbria.

“Agencies across the county have been working hard and will be into the night in response to the impact of heavy snowfall.

“We are aware of a number of incidents in which highway teams and those assisting in the efforts to support those affected by the snow have been verbally abused.

“We understand people’s frustration during this time; however, agencies are working hard to improve the situation in Cumbria and are also facing the challenging road conditions when responding.

“The snow today ended up being much more significant than forecast and the amber warning that was put in place this afternoon is in place until midnight and, with a yellow warning from snow and ice tomorrow, we expect to continue to see challenging road conditions whilst these warning are in place. Therefore, we continue to ask people to not travel and to only do so if absolutely necessary.”

A number of community venues have been opened to offer support to those impacted by the heavy snow fall.

We ask if you are attending to not attend in your vehicle, leave this in a safe position and head to the venue.

• Ambleside - Ambleside Parish Centre, Vicarage Road.
• Windermere - Langstone House, Broad Street, Windermere.
• Grizebeck - Grizebeck Community Hall.
• Coniston - Coniston Sports and Social Centre.
• Nr and Far Sawry, Braithwaite Hall.
• Bowness - Lake District Boat Club, Glebe Road, Bowness.
• Troutbeck - Sun Inn, Troutbeck.
• Staveley - Staveley Village Hall.
• Hawkshead - Esthwaite Primary School, Main Street, Hawkshead.

The amber warning, which came into effect earlier this afternoon, for snow covering large sections of south and west Cumbria remains in place until midnight.

A yellow weather warning covering most of the county is also in place for snow and ice until midnight. An additional yellow weather warning is also in place from midnight until 11am tomorrow morning, covering most of the county.

For the latest information on weather warnings, please visit: UK weather warnings (https://orlo.uk/6mBLU).

The following roads are currently impacted by the weather conditions.

• A591 Windermere Road (Plumgarth Roundabout, Kendal) to Wythburn – Severe delays and road is impassable due to snow.
• A592 between Newby Bridge and Windermere both ways just passable due to snow.
• A593 between Skelwith Bridge and Ambleside - both ways just passable due to snow.
• A590 Greenodd to Newby Bridge - both ways just passable long delays, queueing traffic due to snow from.
• A595 Kirkby-in-Furness and Grizebeck – just passable and queuing traffic due to snow.
• A6 from Kirkby’s Stephen Hill turn off (Shap) to Garth Row (Garth Row) both ways just passable, queueing traffic due to snow.
• Harras Road in Whitehaven – queuing traffic between York Terrace and Red Lonning.
• B5286 between Clappersgate and Hawkshead – queuing traffic and just passable.
• Woodhouse Road in Whitehaven – queuing traffic between the B5345 St Bees Road and Fell View Avenue.
• A5092 between Whicham and Greenodd - Queueing traffic and road impassable due to snow both ways.
• M6 southbound between J38 (Tebay) and 37 (Kendal) – traffic is now moving following an incident of jack-knifed lorries.

For the latest information the county’s roads, please visit the traffic map: https://orlo.uk/6QaF6

For the latest information on power outages, please visit: Fault list (https://orlo.uk/JYS66)

For the latest information on water outages, please visit: https://orlo.uk/39W0C

Look out for the Santa Run passing through Hawcoat this Saturday around 1930!

Best of luck to all taking part!

Two weeks today folks!!!

A great way to start Christmas festivities
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Come along and give us a 👋

Many people have been in contact about the sudden closure of Pulse Pitches

The loss of one of our few winter training provisions without any notice or warnings has caused immense inconvenience and uncertainty for lots of grassroots teams and for people who want to keep active

Further uncertainty around receiving pre payments back are also causing concern

That’s why Cllr Niyall Phillips asked an urgent question at council yesterday, and pressed the council to step in and take control to get the pitches open and playing again, so that clubs and members of the public can continue to keep active!

Discussions are ongoing, but we need urgent action and that’s what we will be working with others to do!

For our tomorrow, they gave their today. We will remember them.

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Inspira is helping Leisure Centre to find new recruits by offering a FREE course with guaranteed interviews for people aged 18 and over who are not in work, education or training.

✔ Enrolment - 10 November, 11am at JobCentrePlus

✔ Course dates - 15, 16 and 17 November, 10am-3pm, at Inspira in Barrow

✔ Course includes:
◾️ free lunch and refreshments
◾️ help with CV and application
◾️ interview prep
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✔ To book a place or find out more, call 01229 824052.

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FREE online course - Food Safety in Catering Level 2

For anyone who works or would like to work in the food industry, this course is an essential requirement, covering:

✔️ Food Safety in Catering Level 2
✔️ Understanding how to be successful
✔️ Plus one of the following units: Customer service skills, Interpersonal skills or Equality and diversity at work.

Study online at times to suit you with individual support from one of our tutors on Tuesday mornings. This course usually takes learners 1-3 weeks and you'll need to come into an Adult Learning Centre at the library in or to take the final exam.

To find out more, contact Barrow Adult Learning on 01229 407630 or [email protected]

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Residents of #,Roose #,Newbarns # Risedale #
If you have any ongoing neighbourhood problems in your area (as per map) would like the Police to consider them, or would like to meet the Police to discuss them; Please fill out the linked community survey within 2 weeks. Click here - https://orlo.uk/ismYg

Please be advised that not all recylcing has been collected in Newbarns today due to driver shortages.

Please keep your buns accessuble and when we know more detail on the plan for collection we will share

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Best of luck to the Lionesses today in the World Cup Final!

Bring it home!

Great to see so many in the Town Centre at Barrow BID’s Soapbox Derby!

Even the weathers turned out, lots of entertainment for everyone!

🚧 Lot’s of Roadworks ongoing around Newbarns over the next few weeks to help bring them back to a good condition!

⛔️ Works are currently ongoing on Flass Lane and Lesh Lane to resurface and repair a large number of potholes! The notice for Lesh Lane is attached.

🗓️ Advance notice is also below showing the planned works on Clevelands Avenue from the 31st August!

Plenty more roads improvements to come across Hawcoat and Newbarns - we’ll keep you informed!

You can help too by reporting any footpath and roads issues on the below link!

https://services.digital.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/w/webpage/highwaysenquiry?context_record_id=84231827&webpage_token=6adf8ee2b42259bde21c70953a38f45503601edc664e4502edce925df9a34287

🚨 🚧 U6159, Flass Lane 🚧 🚨

(07/08/23 - 18/08/23 0800-1800hrs)

A section of the on will be closed whilst works are carried out, this is anticipated to take up to 2 weeks to complete.

The road is closed between 0800-1800hrs.

Alternative Route:

Via Roose Road (A5087), Friars Lane and the unrestricted section of Flass Lane.

A way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times.

Should you have any queries in relation to this temporary Order please contact the Highways Hotline by calling 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland & Furness Council website, quoting the reference TTRO/5969

Information: https://one.network/?tm=134077312

Barrow Town Council Approves funding to support Local Events

The newly-formed Barrow Town Council met for the second time on the 18th July 2023 and discussed a packed agenda including proposals on Town Twinning, Water Safety and consultations from Westmorland and Furness Council. The Council also outlined funding proposals for a number of new initiatives including £50,000 to support local events to be held in the Barrow Town Council Area from August until April 2024, which was unanimously supported by Councillors representing all wards.

The aim of the Event funding is to provide events for the benefit or residents, encourage our creative sector, encourage our cultural and heritage community and invest in our local economy. A busy programme of events is already in place throughout this summer in Barrow, and the Town Council have made their offer of support to enable access for as many Barrovians as possible. Grants of up to a maximum of £2,500 is to be made available to local organisers from the 31st July 2023.

Cllr Niyall Phillips proposed the funding to Council and said ‘This funding is being made available to promote events within Barrow for Local Residents and Visitors to the area to support the local economy. Hopefully we can start to replicate the success other towns have had with similar funding pots and give the community opportunities to come together and celebrate Barrow!’

Event Organisers should contact the Town Clerk, Mrs Lesley Smyth via email to [email protected] to request a copy of the application form and guidance for applications.