Refuse collection affected by weather conditions
We would like to apologise to anyone who has not had their rubbish collected. The bad weather and road conditions have slowed down normal collections and made collecting some rubbish impossible. We will attempt to collect uncollected rubbish before the next collection day if road and weather conditions permit.
Recycling collections affected by weather conditions
We would like to apologise to anyone who has not had their recycling collected. Our contractors will attempt to make collections on the next scheduled dates in January 2010 weather and road conditions permitting. Your extra recycling can be left in bags or containers. For more information call the Customer Contact Centre on: 01768 817817.
Opening hours
Our main offices at the Town Hall and Mansion House in Penrith are open again. Opening hours Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm - Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm. For emergencies outside the normal opening hours telephone the duty officer on: 01768 817817.
2010/2011 Council Budget Consultation
We are now consulting on our draft 2010/2011 budget proposals, these were agreed by the Executive on 8 December. The draft proposals are based on existing budgets and adjusted for proposed savings and areas of new expenditure. They also consider what the level of Council Tax increase will be and how much of our balances (financial reserves) will be needed. Read more about and comment on the Council's draft Budget proposals.
Flooding in Cumbria public information
For the latest information on flood affected areas in Cumbria visit Cumbria County Council's website, BBC Cumbria website and the Environment Agency website. For information on sand bagging, flood damage and preparing for a flood see flooding.
Cumbria flood recovery appeal 2009
The Cumbria flood recovery fund was set up to help individuals and families as well as voluntary groups who suffered due to flooding on 19 November 2009. For more information see Cumbria Community Foundation's website: www.cumbriafoundation.org or call the dedicated telephone line: 01900 820827.
Penrith and Eden Museum temporary closure for improvement works
Penrith and Eden Museum closed temporarily on 7 November 2009 for approximately three months. The museum will open again when work to improve disabled access is finished. Improvements to the disabled access will mean more people can enjoy the Museum's exhibitions and artefacts. For details of previous exhibitions, events and collections see Penrith and Eden Museum.
Online advice to help Eden beat the credit crunch
The aim of credit crunch section on this website is to help residents and local businesses through the Credit Crunch. The web pages list a range of help, services and information we and other agencies offer to support people through this difficult economic time. Read more about help to beat the Credit Crunch.
The new forward plan
For all key decisions we will take in the next four months see the Forward Plan.
