News & Events
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Cumbria in Bloom working to support tourism
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project development consent decision announced
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Cumbria to get £278m of ‘reallocated’ HS2 funding
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Glenridding Hotel opens with new name after multi-million-pound revamp
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Flexible working laws are changing from 6 April for British businesses
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Cumbria Careers Day launched Wednesday 6 March
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Cumbria Accelerator Westmorland and Furness
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New charitable fund to help kickstart people’s careers in tourism
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Westmorland and Furness Green Enterprise Hub Grant Scheme
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Entries for the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024 are now open
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Lakes Hospitality Trade Show supports local events with cash boost
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Ullswater Inn gearing up to reopen next month
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Westmorland Family introduces Enhanced Disabled Facilities in all Motorway Services Areas
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Hub helps Westmorland and Furness businesses build greener future
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Penrith free parking during gas works
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Sustainable Grant Fund
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Great Taste Bursary
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Support available for small and micro rural businesses
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Improved connectivity provides a boost to businesses across Cumbria
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Stagecoach’s Lake District buses ‘best in the UK’
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Council launches new Community Asset Transfer Scheme
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Rural Business Support now available to businesses in Westmorland and Furness
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VisitEngland Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Toolkit for Businesses
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First Westmorland and Furness Tourism Summit takes place
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Total daily commute supported by grant scheme further than here to New Zealand
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£7 million secured for “Inspiring Eden Enterprise Hub” proposal
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Nominations open for Cumbria Food Awards 2024
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£8.1 million worth of prosperity funding to boost Westmorland and Furness communities
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Cumbria’s dairy kitchen opens its doors
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Penrith chippy nominated for Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year
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£2 bus fare scheme to be extended
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Commitment made to restore and improve bus services in Westmorland and Furness
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Deadline looming for grant scheme for travel to education and training
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Totally Locally National campaign for independent high streets and businesses
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Host of awards for Appleby Creamery
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The Lakes Hospitality Trade Show 2024 will be awarding marketing grants to local event organisers
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Lake District restaurant achieves third AA Rosette
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Cumbria Tourism Autumn 2023 Tourism Business Performance Tracker
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Local schools get involved in celebration of 800 years of market charter
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16 to 19 Education Travel Bursary Fund
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New Lounge restaurant ‘Corillo Lounge’ set to open in the Penrith New Squares
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The Original Factory Shop Opening new store in Penrith
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Cranstons announce major refurbishment of flagship Cumbrian Food Hall
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Grant scheme will help 16 to 19-year-olds travel for education, learning and training
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£70,000 scheme to give youngsters greater freedom
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Artwork unveiled in Penrith’s Devonshire Arcade
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Penrith restaurant named in The Good Food Guide’s top 100
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£150,000 renewable energy investment for Appleby Creamery
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2023 Cumbria Tourism Awards winners announced
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CUMBRIA Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) is looking to recruit young leaders
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Connectivity issues under spotlight at business breakfast
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Council backs Penrith BID
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Inspiring Penrith woman receives inaugural award at Pride of Cumbria
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Council showcases area’s huge potential at major investment forum
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Barrnon wins major US contracts to clean up nuclear waste
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Six Cumbrian firms named among the best in the country at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
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Shout Expo announce Cumbria Business Expo 2023
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Cabinet approves £5m of priority investments for Westmorland and Furness
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£9.4 million funding to support communities and businesses
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Stainmore Railway celebrates £213,000 Heritage Grant for bicentenary project
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Grants available for Great Big Green Week 2023
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Cumbria Tourism to gain significant national status from VisitEngland
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Show your unique event or offer for 2023 with the GREAT and Coronation Emblem
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Ben’s resilience bags him an Inspiring Eden Award
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Heroic Chris Lewis honoured with award for courageous mountain rescue
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Tony Pennell receives community award for snow ploughing efforts
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Eden pub receives a financial boost from Eden District Council
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Penrith Market celebrates 800th anniversary
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Martin Railton commended as a heritage leader in Eden
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Penrith chippie owner recognised for community contribution
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Penrith named as one of the best places to live in the North West
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Cumbria Food Awards 2023 winners announced
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John Dunning receives Inspiring Eden award
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Eden Business to Business event held at Rheged hailed a success
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EDC hosts drop-in sessions for Shap businesses
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Historic Cloisters restored to full glory
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Business Leaders discuss energy needs at Eden business breakfast
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Nicola Elliott recognised for outstanding contribution to Appleby with Inspiring Eden award
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Last chance to book: Council and Rheged partner to deliver free business event
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Thousands of lives to be improved with new Changing Places funding for Eden
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Has your business joined Cumbria Residents’ Week 2023?
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The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort
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The 2023 Eden visitor guide is now available
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Council unsuccessful in Levelling Up Fund bid
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Eden District Council helps fund student travel in the area
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New ‘Energy Bills Discount Scheme’ for businesses announced
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Council supports new skills training centre in Appleby
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£358,000 for walking and cycling routes in Cumbria
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Funding for farmers who protect and enhance the environment
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Prince’s Countryside Fund launches guide to help farmers save money
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Platinum Jubilee fund opens for village halls
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Transformative makeover for Penrith Leisure Centre’s gym
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Bus journeys to be capped at £2 - on routes operated by Stagecoach - across Cumbria in New Year
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Final opportunity for businesses to access Help to Grow: Digital scheme
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CAfS Community Climate grants
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First Freeports launched
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Government approves local spending plans for UK Shared Prosperity Fund
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Penrith BID ballot for a third term: not approved
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Tree-mendous Christmas spirit at Penrith Town Hall
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Youth employment scheme is extended due to successful first year
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Cumbria Tourism President scoops ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Award
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FYR Grill Restaurant, Penrith wins 2022 Luxury Restaurant Awards
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Bank holiday proclaimed in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
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Government fund to support collaboration in farming communities opens
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Last chance to have your say on constituency boundary changes in Cumbria
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Cumbria County Council: Have your say on Corney Place, Penrith!
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Up to £10,000 available for arts and culture projects in Eden
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Eden District Council submits bid for Changing Places funding
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Grants available through woodland creation scheme
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Cumbria Food Awards: Shining a spotlight on the county’s excellence
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Cumbria County Council asks residents to have say on Eden Local plan
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Council sponsors British Guild of Agricultural Journalists Harvest Lunch
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Views sought on Alston conservation area plan
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Sustainability and innovation on the agenda at Eden Tourism Summit
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Inspiring Eden Award presented to eminent tourism leader Jim Walker
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Bid submitted for Cumbrian Investment Zones
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Local Resilience Forum Innovation Fund 2022/2023: prospectus
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New Council scheme launched to support student travel in Eden
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£5,000 up for grabs for small businesses through the Rural Start-Up Fund
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Less than one month left for VAT businesses to be ready for Making Tax Digital filing
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Penrith community funding through Mencap
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Sustainability and Innovation – key issues for Eden’s flagship Tourism Summit
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Internationalisation Fund available for businesses in England
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How have you been inspired? Nominations sought for new Inspiring Eden Awards
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Financial help to farming industry announced
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Tenacity, perseverance and innovation celebrated at Cumbria’s Farm Business Awards
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Energy Support for UK Businesses
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Cumbrian fish and chip shop named among the best in UK
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Vital survey to examine impact of cost of living crisis on tourism businesses
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Farmers in Eden reap benefits from farm business support package
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New data shows small businesses received £21.3bn in COVID-19 local authority business support grants
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Shortlist announced for the prestigious farming awards
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Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company shortlisted for national awards
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New Net-Zero programme launched for charity sector in Cumbria & the North East
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Eden District Council sponsors special agricultural category in Cumbria Farm Business Awards 2022
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Recovery Loan Scheme extended
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New Westmorland and Furness Council Chief Executive confirmed
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New scheme to support Electric Vehicle Charging for Cumbria’s tourism businesses
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£8m Inspiring Eden Enterprise Hub could create 500 jobs
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National Insurance changes and online tool
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Event Celebrating the Success of Appleby’s Heritage Action Zone
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Partnership working to improve Cumbria’s electric vehicle charging network
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Cllr Robinson presents Taste of Cumbria award
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Eden District Council launches new Arts and Culture Development Fund
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Eden District Council sponsors this year’s Penrith Agricultural Show
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Cumbria Tourism Awards 2022 – Winners Announced
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Tax credits: Customers have one month left to renew
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Review into short-term tourist accommodation
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Celebrating the Success of Appleby’s Heritage Action Zone
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Cumbria Farm Business Awards - Nominate Cumbria’s best now
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Ullswater holiday park named best glamping site in UK
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Inspiring Eden Jobs Fair
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Cumbrian Chamber’s peer network support is back, bigger and better
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First graduates bloom at Lowther Castle School of Horticulture and scholarship programme grows
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Business Breakfast generates food for thought
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Funding for farmers
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Council reminds food businesses to focus on food safety standards
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Dragon’s apprentice event a huge success
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Free membership of FSB on offer through Eden District Council
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All Together Cumbria with Lakes College invite you to participate in the Festival of Work
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Voreda House contractor signs up to Considerate Constructor Scheme
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Guidance on running events safely
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Support for Eden Agribusinesses as Council partners with Farmer Network
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5.3 million Brits plan domestic break for Jubilee weekend, bringing an £1.2 billion economic boost
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Free parking in Council car parks over Jubilee weekend
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Funding announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England
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Levelling Up Fund Round 2: Frequently asked questions
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EU transition: help and support for businesses
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Levelling Up and Regeneration: further information
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Cultural venues to receive funding to improve access to arts and culture
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Partnership approach to business start-up support
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Vital new research to find out more about Cumbria’s ‘new’ visitors
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Inspiring Eden to achieve “rural excellence”
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Funded Subscriptions for Eden-based Family Businesses
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Eden Apprenticeship Scheme extends criteria to help more businesses
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Trailblazing businesses revealed in Cumbria Tourism Awards shortlist
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Eden District Council sponsors the 2022 ‘Taste of Cumbria’ Cumbria Tourism Award
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Funding to provide long-term income for woodland creation
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Penrith Town Hall to become cultural hub
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Have your say on plans to inspire rural excellence in Eden
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Inspiring Eden – Expression of Interests sought
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Opportunity calling for Penrith Jubilee event
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Government Scheme For EV Charging Points
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The ‘We’re Good to Go’ scheme has now closed
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Prince Charles meets staff and producers at Tebay Services
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Businesses warned to protect against cyber attacks
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Businesses ‘optimistic’ about visitor season say Cumbria Tourism
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Northern Leaders unite for Ukraine
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Making Tax Digital for VAT now mandatory for VAT-registered businesses
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy
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Council sets out cultural investment to benefit community wellbeing and local economy
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Penrith’s The Toffee Shop owner Neil Boustead hangs up apron
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2030 Strategic framework for international climate and nature action
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Chancellor’s Spring Statement
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Construction work begins at Council’s new net zero carbon single site headquarters
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MP to meet with Eden District Council leaders to discuss bold plans for the area
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Funding opportunity for micro businesses and SMEs in AgriFood
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MP celebrates Tourism Week at family’s Ullswater park
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Cumbria Home From Home Fund: Helping Local Communities Thrive
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Have your say on Eden and Cumbria constituency boundary proposals
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Eden District Council partners with Cumbria Chamber to support local businesses
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Penrith set to benefit from Borderlands Place Programme funding
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New food businesses urged to register with Eden District Council
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Green Heat Network Fund launched
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Save your business money during Food Waste Action Week
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UKCA marking requirements coming soon
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NCSC advises organisations to act following Russia’s attack on Ukraine
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Two Cumbrian restaurants win prestigious awards including Allium at Askham Hall near Penrith
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Employability Fair in Appleby
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A new chapter unfolds as Ullswater’s newest author helps launch Ullswater’s newest bookshop
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Cumbria’s first home-grown cooking oil – made in Eden
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Holiday and second homeowners “give back” to support communities in and around the Lake District
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Historic step for future of Newton Rigg begins
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Eden scheme highlighted as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2022
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Pooley Bridge named best civil engineering project in country
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Eden District Council launches Inspiring Eden programme to boost local economy
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Eden based organisations benefit from Lake District farming fund
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Eden-based company helps in Big Ben repair project
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Expert guidance and support available for local businesses through new Inspiring Eden programme
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Cumbria Chamber Enterprise Network launched
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Youth Hub provides extra support to young jobseekers in Eden
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Eden District Council grant support for apprenticeships
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Penrith businesswoman granted Freedom of the City of London
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Tourism Summit encourages businesses to think green
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HSBC launches £350m lending fund for Cumbrian SMEs
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New report shows positive impact of Northern Powerhouse fund on SMEs
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Kirkby Stephen business pioneers refillable hotel toiletries
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Arts and Culture sector sees significant growth in Cumbria
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M6 in Cumbria named as England’s favourite road to drive on by Highways England
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£1m construction deal for two Eden-based firms
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£43.5m investment in Cumbria from Penrith house developer
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Refreshed brand for BEEP Doctors charity
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New tasty treat for Cumbria tourists
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New base for Lloyd Ltd in Penrith Business Parks
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New Penrith Business Parks brand unites over 150 businesses
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Businesses celebrate Eden’s economic success and hear about ambitious future growth plans
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Heritage work under way in Alston town centre
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Landmark shop repair work is a real family affair
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Lowther Unveils Plans for Enchanting “Lost Castle” Children’s Playground
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£15,000 boost to market Lake District to China
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Penrith’s Carleton Manor Park is officially open
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£2m spa expansion for Lakes hotel
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Appleby hotel business booms after £1million investment