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Media Releases 2011

Media Releases for 2011 are listed below. You can make a press enquiry on the online media enquiry form. Alternatively you can contact the Communication Officer on the details below.

Date Media Release
20 December How will your community celebrate the Olympic Flame coming to Eden?
16 December New homes at Penrith New Squares
14 December Fresh produce to make your Christmas at Penrith Farmers' Market
13 December Council offers help to transform empty houses into homes for Eden families
13 December Energising Eden - A warm homes project
8 December Executive agrees draft budget 2012/2013 for Consultation
7 December Learn more about the BID
1 December Eden wins best local authority website award
1 December First phase of Plans to Green Penrith implemented
30 November January deadline set to express interest in £230k Rural Infrastructure Fund
24 November Heard the one about the Community Group who
22 November Penrith Bus Station and Sandgate Car Park closing temporarily for resurfacing work
7 November Olympic Flame set to come to Eden District
3 November Masterplan provides insight into how Penrith could develop in the future
3 November Strategy agreed to implement new signage for Penrith
1 November Penrith Halloween Festival a frightening success
28 October Carleton Park ball wall opens
25 October Buy once, give twice this Christmas at Eden Tourist Centres
24 October Launch of Penrith Business Improvement District Bid
19 October Auditor approves Council accounts
19 October Pledging support to build a better Eden
6 October RSPCA Gold award for Council's stray dog service
5 October Rural areas asked for ideas to help sustain their communities
30 September New organisation and part- time Chief Executive for Eden Council
26 September Students, businesses and £1m new learning centre highlight Penrith's vitality
22 September Council to make key decisions to shape services for the future
22 September Part-time Chief Executive recommended for Council
16 September Questions invited to inform debate on housing in Eden
15 September A beautiful arts trail across the fells and dales of Cumbria
14 September Leaflet explains proactive policies for affordable homes in Eden
9 September Leaflet extols terrific Tebay and outstanding Orton to tourists
8 September Eden retains weekly households refuse collections with enhanced recycling
8 September Penrith set for Spooky Saturday at Halloween Festival
25 August Camera Club's Millennium pictures show changes to historic Penrith
24 August Gold Award for Greener Council
24 August Whole King Scallops on the Menu? Contact Eden's Food Safety Team
24 August Over 250 athletes to compete in Penrith Triathlon this Sunday
23 August Consultation seeks public's views on new identity and street signage for Penrith
18 August Residents of Penrith to be celebrated through Cornerstone awards
17 August Households receive forms for annual canvass of electors
16 August Community Fund making a real difference in Eden
16 August Guide prize winners enjoy weekend at Augill Castle
12 August World famous Shakespeare's Globe comes to Brougham Hall this summer
5 August Bluetooth Hub at Kirkby Stephen TIC promotes poetry path
5 August Hundreds of homes and businesses in Penrith better protected against flooding
2 August Opening of the Thacka Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme for Penrith
1 August Penrith Triathlon 2011 - Go on impress yourself
29 July New part time Taxi Ranks in Penrith town centre
28 July Quality of Cemetery grounds recognised with fourth Green Flag Award
27 July Executive approves changes to Parking in Penrith
26 July Leader welcomes clarity on solar panel guidance
21 July Executive to consider changesto parking in Penrith
21 July Regeneration of Penrith's Coronation Garden
21 July Memories of Hornby Hall Prisoner-of-War Camp
19 July Community welcomes Big Society MP as first bricks laid at affordable housing project
14 July Council invited to London for Big Society anniversary event
13 July Swimming Club needs votes to net £2k grant
8 July Residents warned to be aware of bogus callers
7 July Summer of fun to be had at Penrith Leisure Centre
6 July Eden is one of top authorities for Council Tax collection
1 July Council explores office accommodation options to improve efficiency
30 June Penrith Taxi drivers meet with Councils to discuss concerns
30 June Leader reassures local communities over future of public toilets
27 June New signage and artwork to encourage shoppers and visitors to explore Penrith
24 June Eden Valley communities - Big Society in action
23 June Nominations wanted for inspirational people to carry Olympic torch through Eden
23 June Settle to Carlisle story get the green light at local tourist information
22 June Good response received to Penrith housing needs survey
22 June Eden's Executive announces plan to address residents' key concerns
21 June Eden celebrates National Armed Forces Day with flag raising event
20 June Eden Council agrees transformation plans to deliver community led services
15 June Economy and sustainable communities first topics for Eden Scrutiny in 2011
10 June Leader calls for a proper register of approved solar panel installers
8 June Eden Leader's monthly public surgeries restart from 21 June
7 June Success for Appleby Horse Fair as wind-down begins
6 June Sustainable Energy Eden Workshop 16 June in Appleby
2 June Deadline Day for Round 2 applications for UU Community Fund
2 June Executive welcomes transformation ideas to help continue local services
26 May Questionnaire helps build picture of Penrith's housing needs
24 May A pint of you finest - Best Bar None Winners for Eden and Carlisle 2011
19 May Who will be Best Bar None for Eden and Carlisle in 2011?
20 May New Council elects Eden's Leader and Executive
19 May New legislation protects under 18s from sunbed skin cancer risk
19 May Debate with bestselling author George Monbiot
9 May Plan your journey to Appleby Fair using www.applebyfair.org
3 May Northern Sinfonia to perform in Penrith tickets now on sale
21 April Holiday homeowners asked to fill in two census forms
8 April Eden Celebrates Local Heroes Award Winners
7 April Executive approves £160k to meet Penrith Vitality plans
1 April Countdown to Register to Vote
31 March Eden Local Heroes Awards finalists announced
31 March Eden Council bids fond farewell to retiring Chief Executive
31 March Hand over Hand new Museum exhibition
29 March Please choose your home
25 March Leader recommends Carlisle City as Eden's shared services partner
14 March Scrutiny recommends alternate weekly collections with more recycling for Eden
11 March Two cash dates for your diaries
11 March Monthly Penrith Farmers Market returns on 15 March
9 March Heart of Eden set to become centre of excellence for low carbon energy generation
7 March Eden has one of the best Council websites in Britain
3 March Vitality Champions review progress on plans to improve Penrith
3 March Peer to launch 1930s tea party on the pier for British Tourism Week
3 March Get involved in Scrutiny - Suggest a review topic
24 February Council trials extra opening hours for customers
17 February Five grand give away for Penrith
17 February Register to vote for local elections and voting system referendum
17 February Tickets available for charity performance of Pigeonholes
16 February Adventures for all in Eden
11 February Eden freezes Council Tax and defers service savings
11 February Nominate your Eden Local Heroes
10 February Council agrees appointment of Interim Chief Executive
8 February Council Leader statement on Big Society Vanguard status
1 February Details of Council spending above £500 now online
1 February Proposals sought for running tourist information service in Kirkby Stephen
31 January Candidates wanted for local council elections
19 January Concessionary bus travel transfers to County Council from 1 April
14 January Council supports public campaign to save Penrith cinema
14 January Big investment announced for affordable homes in Eden
12 January Which is the best pub/club Bar None in North Cumbria?
12 January Community Fund off to a great start

Media Releases are the responsibility of the Council's Communication Officer. Further information or advice on any Media Release can be obtained by completing the online media enquiry form or by contacting the Communication Officer on the details below:

  • Contact: Communication Officer, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF
  • Telephone: 01768 212137
  • Email: communication@eden.gov.uk
  • Fax: 01768 890470