Revised planning appliocation recived for Penrith New Squares
Sainsbury's has submitted an amended planning application for the stalled Penrith New Squares development for determination by the Council's Planning Applications Committee. The application will be considered by the Committee at a future date, once it has gone through the necessary planning procedures. To view or comment on the application use Eden's online planning application service.
Have Your Say on new draft policy for more affordable homes
Have Your Say on a new draft policy to create more affordable homes in Eden. Listen to the Housing and Planning Policy Holder, Councillor Richard Turner explain ways the Council could create affordable homes for people on average low incomes. The public consultation runs from Monday 9 August - Friday 24 September 2010. Have Your Say on draft affordable homes policy.
Council Odour Hotline
If you wish to have a compliant of odour formally recorded and investigated by the Council - use our Odour hotline tel: (01768) 899327 (answer phone service during out of office hours) or email: pollution@eden.gov.uk
Want to be a District Councillor? Stand for election in May 2011
The next District Council elections take place on 5 May 2011 when all 38 seats may be contested. You can be a candidate if you are over 18 and meet certain other requirements. If you are interested in becoming a Councillor you are welcome to attend any meetings of the Council that are open to the public or speak to existing Councillors. Read more about standing for election as a District Councillor.
Eden areas chosen to pilot Cameron's Big Society
Two areas in Eden District have been chosen to pilot Prime Minister's David Cameron's Big Society idea. The Upper Eden and Heart of Eden Community Plans are been highlighted as examples of communities working together to improve local services and keep alive local amenities such as pubs and post offices. Read more about Eden being a Big Society pilot area.
Council Leader's public surgeries for Eden residents
Council Leader Gordon Nicolson, has introduced public surgeries for local residents to come along and discuss problems and issues with him. The surgeries are being held monthly, the next one is on Tuesday 28 September from 11am-Noon in the Town Hall, Penrith. No appointment is necessary; members of the public can simply turn up at the Town Hall and ask to see the Council Leader. For more information telephone: 01768 817817 or email: leader@eden.gov.uk Read more about Council Leader's Public Surgeries.
The new forward plan
For all key decisions we will take in the next four months see the Forward Plan.
