Passport 2012 Scheme Helps Eden’s Future Olympians
Eden District Council and Parkwood Leisure are offering Eden residents who compete at a national level in sport the opportunity of free access to the Council’s leisure facilities as part of the Passport 2012 Scheme - which aims to support and encouragement Eden's elite athletes in lead up to the London 2012 Olympics. Read more about the Passport 2012 Scheme.
Website Services available again
Payments and Licensing Register are available again. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by the lack of service.
Corporate Plan 2008-2011
We have drafted a Corporate Plan based on the priorities of the people of Eden. You now have the opportunity to comment on the plan before it is agreed at a meeting of the full Council. Read how to comment on the Corporate Plan.
For Sale Affordable Housing Development Site, Cliburn, Penrith
We are looking for a developer to buy and develop an affordable housing site at Cliburn.
See 'Affordable Housing Site' for further information and contact details.
Enter the Penrith Triathlon 2008
On Sunday 24 August, the Penrith Triathlon is taking place at the town's Leisure Centre as part of the 'Raising the Olympic Flag Celebrations' for London 2012. The Council, Parkwood Leisure and Arragons Triathlon Club are seeking individual and group entries for the Triathlon, proceeds from which will go to support Eden Valley Hospice. Read more and download a Penrith Triathlon Application Form.
Eden Responds to BT's Telephone Box Closure Plans
Eden has formulated its initial response to BT’s proposals to close 44 telephone boxes in the District. Using Ofcom criteria we have made a list of the telephone boxes the Council considers should be retained. The public has until 26 August 2008 to ‘Have their Say’ on Eden’s initial response. Read more about BT telephone box closures.
Summer Holiday Sports Programme
The Council and Parkwood Leisure are offering a variety of sport and physical activity courses for young people this summer across Eden. They include Climbing, Expressions Pump Cardio Gym Sessions, Indoor Bowls and Expressions Stretch and Spin. Read more about Summer Holiday Sports Programme.
Eden's Core Strategy
What will Eden be like in 2021? How will development be guided? Answers to these questions can be found in the Core Strategy, the first of several Development Plan Documents which will replace the Local Plan. The document, approved by council in June, will be submitted to Government Office for the North West in August. After this date public comments will be sought before an Examination in Public is held. Read more about the Core Strategy.
Work Commences on £80m New Squares Development
Work has started on the New Squares Development that will redevelop the Southend Road area of Penrith over the next two years. Project Developer Lowther Manelli has a dedicated website for the project and a public information telephone line tel: (01768) 861850.
Chairman out to Champion Eden
Councillor Tony Brunskill is the new Council Chairman. Over the next 12 months he will be out and about in Eden promoting what makes the District a great place to live, work and visit. Read more about the Council Chairman.
The new Forward Plan
We are required to publish a Forward Plan of all key decisions to be taken during the following four months. More information on the Forward Plan.
