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Storm Franklin has now passed but it has left some devastation in its path, which has predominantly been in South Lakeland. 
 
Unfortunately, there were a number of areas across South Lakeland which were without power and at 10am this morning there were 2,790 homes being reported by ENW in need of restoration.  The Cumbria LRF has met during the day to keep updated on the situation and to prepare for any support that may be needed. 
 
Each of the faults were well resourced by ENW and the power started to reconnect fairly quickly.  ENW were also calling all of their vulnerable customers as well as sending people out to do welfare checks.
 
While ENW are currently working on faults and issues in a number of areas, there remain 2 areas of specific concern, which ENW have fully resourced plans in place for. The whole of Coniston village has been off for most of the day but they are now coming back online.  Spark Bridge is due to be resolved by 4pm tomorrow at the latest.  There are businesses in the area offering hot meals for those affected.
 
Please could you encourage people to call 105 to register electricity faults and/or to register themselves as requiring extra help, if they are not currently on the priority services register. As always, anything which is a threat to life should be called through to 999.
 
We have also been sharing the information below, which you are welcome to pass on to others.
 
For the latest information and updates follow:

  • Cumbria Police on twitter @CumbriaPolice or on Facebook here
  • Cumbria County Council on Twitter at @CumbriaCC of on Facebook here
 
To report any issues or if you need help for yourself or someone vulnerable please see the following agencies contact details.
 
·       Electricity North West on 105, but please only call if your query is urgent to help prioritise customers in the most vulnerable circumstances. For more information, please visit www.enwl.co.uk. For further updates on power cuts, you can visit www.enwl.co.uk/powercuts   or you can follow Electricity North West on Twitter or Facebook
·       For water supply issues contact United Utilities on 0345 672 3723
·       Contact www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it  or call 101 if you have concerns about your own safety and well-being, or the safety and well-being of someone you know. If there is an immediate risk to life call 999.
·       If you wish to report a problem on the county’s roads, please report online via the County Council website - Highways | Cumbria County Council
·       If you are open to Cumbria County Council’s Adult Social Care, have care and support needs and these needs cannot be met due to the power outage ,please contact Adult Social Care on 0300 303 3589
·       Keep up-to-date with the weather at www.metoffice.gov.uk
·       For latest traffic and roads information visit www.cumbria.police.uk/traffic
 
You are welcome to share this information with your networks and the wider community – apologies if you have received this from other sources, we’re sure you’ll understand that it’s being circulated widely and some duplication will occur.
 
Thank you,
 
South Lakeland Area Support Team

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On Friday 19th August 2022 at approximately 9.45pm, The Villa at Levens will be hosting a 5 minute firework display. August 4th cancelled.

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After so many storm warnings it is wonderful to post some more uplifting news - the spring bulbs are up in the Millennium Field!
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Message from the South Cumbria and Lancashire Resilience Hub.  We are a dedicated team that has been established to work with NHS and social care staff (including those working in care homes and providing domiciliary care), other blue light staff and community volunteers who may be struggling with their mental wellbeing as a consequence of their experiences during the COVID pandemic.

Support is available for individuals and their families; it is also available for groups and can be provided either face-to-face or virtually.
 Lancashire and South Cumbria Resilience Hub - Resilience Hub (lscresiliencehub.nhs.uk) 
Or ring: 01772 520 228.

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​The wonderful dry summer weather was followed by an extremely wet autumn. Since Storm Desmond in 2015, the local authorities have restructured the way they monitor the river levels and manage potential flooding. During the very wettest period in late October, they were meeting every 2 hours and their communication with Parish Councils was excellent. This bodes well for the future. We post important information like weather warnings and road closures on our Parish Facebook Page so please keep an eye on those posts.
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​Due to a Parish Councillor retiring there is a

 VACANCY FOR A PARISH COUNCILLOR
 
THE LOCAL ELECTIONS (PARISHES AND COMMUNITIES) RULES 1986
 
There is one vacancy on Sedgwick Parish Council which needs to be filled by co-option.
 Any person who is interested is encouraged to contact the Parish Clerk or any member of the Parish Council for further information. 
The closing date for applications is
​Friday 7th January 2022

​For more information about becoming a Councillor please click here 
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We have received the following information from Highways England
This email is to inform you of road marking renewal works being planned at various sections along the A590 between Ulverston and Brettargh Holt Roundabout. Works are expected to start at the beginning of October and run for approximately five weeks.
Various traffic management arrangements will be required to carry out these works safely, though all work will be done at night. It’s anticipated that nine nights will require full closures of the A590 at points between Newby Bridge and Brettargh Holt. A diversion route via Windermere will be well signed.
More details will be provided closer to the anticipated start date.
Any queries about the work, please contact us on 0300 123 5000. Or you can email us on info@highwaysengland.co.uk.
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Sedgwick Parish Council are looking to recruit a Woodland Contractor .
It will be a 3-year agreement – with an annual budget up to £1,000.00
Sedgwick Parish Council own a 450m stretch of the former Lancaster Kendal Canal and maintain and manage it as a woodland wildlife area. The area includes a public footpath and woodland areas which require maintenance with good forestry practices.
Our Woodland Contractor must:
-have all appropriate and relevant knowledge, experience and qualifications in woodland management -be covered by public liability insurance to at least £5m have an understanding of the legalities of woodland management
-have good written and verbal communication skills be able to liaise with others eg neighbouring landowners, our woodland consultant
-ensure forest operations are carried out to professional health and safety standards in which workers and members of the public are protected
Main duties:
to inspect the woodland alongside council representative(s)
to offer advice about good forestry practise and identify any work required
to contribute to the Council’s Woodland Management Plan and Risk Assessment
to carry out ongoing maintenance tasks eg clearance of goat willow regrowth
to advise on and undertake one off tasks required to manage the woodland area eg felling and replanting
to maintain a good working relationship with local landowners eg when removing wood
to liaise with our Woodland Management Consultant If you are interested in this Post

Please apply with a CV expressing your interest and what experience you have.
Either send to sedgwick.parish@gmail.com or post to the Parish Clerk at The Nook, Levens LA8 8PN.
Closing day for this post will be  Friday 6th August 2021 and interviews will be on Tuesday 10th August 2021