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Media Releases

Media Releases for 2008 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
12 November Penrith Tourist Information Centre prepares for a Dickensian Christmas!
12 November Christmas Showcases Eden’s Specialist Shops and Market Towns
11 November Council Reiterates Support for New Squares and Town’s Traders
7 November Horse Fair Improvement Plan goes before Eden's Executive
4 November Council and Developer to hold Public Meeting on New Squares Development
4 November National Charities to Benefit from Eden TIC Christmas Card Sales
4 November Massive Boost for Badminton in Cumbria
30 October Free Swimming in Eden for Over 60s
27 October Fun Day Flags it up for Hospice 
22 October New Scheme to Increase Public Toilet Provision in Eden
16 October Penrith New Squares Talks on Going
16 October October Half Term Sports Activities for Young People
7 October Media Statement Penrith New Squares Development
23 Sept Eden shares Rural Economy Ideas with Japanese Visitors
23 Sept Councils Work Together to Improve Community Services in Alston
23 Sept Eden makes Top 20 List of Best Councils to Work For
10 Sept Children’s Art Ideas Inspire New Food Safety Posters
4 Sept Alston TIC Top Scores in Mystery Shopper Survey
4 Sept Eden to Save Over Half of District’s BT Phone Boxes From Closure
27 August September Sees Ticket Parking Scheme Start at Penrith Leisure Centre
22 August Eden Uses Govt Reward to Bolster Local Economy
20 August Passport 2012 Scheme Helps Eden’s Future Olympians
7 August Free Family Fun Day to Welcome 2012 Games
7 August Sign Up for Schools Amateur Boxing Sessions
7 August Catalan Art Comes to Penrith Town Hall and Museum
1 August Princes Street to Re-Open Four Weeks Ahead of Schedule
25 July Eden Makes First Response to BT's Telephone Box Closure Plans
23 July Bogus Workmen Operating in North Cumbria
21 July Councils Tackle Fly-tipping in Kirkby Stephen
17 July Penrith Cemetery joins list of Best Parks and Green Spaces
14 July Young People Get Active in Eden this Summer
14 July Migrant Workers : New Leaflet Dispels the Myths
10 July New Approach to Horse Fair Receives Positive Feedback
10 July Bring Your Finds to Penrith's Museum for Archaeology Week 
3 July Appleby Horse Fair - Help Improve it for Next Year
1 July Leaflet Explains Rules for Our Four Legged Friends
25 June Have Your Say on Plans to Close Public telephone Boxes in Eden
19 June Eden in Premier League for Collecting Council Tax
11 June 72 Hour Clean Up Operation begins as Horse Fair finishes
10 June All Cumbrian Team Kicks Off New Squares Construction
22 May Town Council Supports New Approach to Appleby Horse Fair
21 May A Pint of Your Finest Please! 
14 May Pub, Clubs, and Bars Set to Hear Who will be Best Bar None!
14 May Have Your Say on Future Housing Sites in Eden
8 May Robins Take Up Residence in Recycling Bin
8 May Field-Walking Survey in the Vale of Eden
1 May Penrith Councillor is Eden's First Elected Leader
29 April Council Welcomes Penrith Poll Result
14 April New Report Assesses Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation needs in Cumbria
10 April Awards Scheme's Assessors Out and About to Find the Best Bar None
8 April Public Meeting - Political Management Arrangements
4 April Who to Call if you have Lost or Found a Dog?
3 April Reception Areas Rolled into One to Improve Customer Service
3 April Clarification Concerning New Dog Control Order
18 March Council Calls for Post Office to Maintain Adequate Rural Service
18 March District's Achievements Championed at Chairman's Dinner
10 March Take the Great No Smoking Day Challenge
7 March David Maclean MP Champions British Tourism Week in Eden
7 March Eric Robson Chairs Unique Tourism Question Time 
7 March Whose Story is it Anyway?
7 March Councils Sign Charter for Greater Co-Operation
4 March A Town Council for Penrith?
26 February Exhibition Shows Eden Businesses How to Access a New Range of Customers
26 February Eden's New Parking Season Ticket Scheme 2008-2009
26 February Eden and Cumbria Tourism Promote Destination Management System during British Tourism Week
21 February Frenchfield to Host First Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football in Cumberland
21 February Exhibition Shows Eden Businesses How to Access a New Range of Customers 
12 February Eden Mourns Sudden Death of Councillor Derek Jackson
30 January Licensees Find Out More About Best Bar None
30 January Resources Committee Agrees Measures to Balance Eden's Budget
30 January Appeal for £200k to Help Fund New CCTV System
30 January Auditor Praises Eden's Money Management
16 January Council Sets out Measures to Balance its Budget
15 January 1500 Eden Smokers Resolve to Quit in 2008
10 January Request for Rubbish Information
9 January New Community Strategy and Chairman at Eden LSP's AGM
9 January Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Users to Meet n' Eat at Rural Foyer


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