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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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​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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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
 
 

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For Immediate Release 18 June 2021
 
Cumbrians aged 12-30 asked to get tested as Delta variant cases rise

Cumbria County Council and NHS Test and Trace are asking every person living and working in Cumbria between the ages of 12 and 30 to get a PCR test for COVID-19, even if they do not have symptoms.
This is because new COVID-19 infections are rising fastest among this age group. By getting as many people as possible tested, those who are infectious can be identified and asked to self-isolate to help stop infection spreading.
Tests will be conducted using PCR test kits, not the rapid result Lateral Flow Device tests that are used for regular weekly testing.
People not at school can attend any of Cumbria’s testing sites between 8am and 8pm from 19 June 2021. You do not need to book your test, simply walk-in and you will be tested.
Parents/carers of school age children will be informed of testing arrangements by their child’s school.
If you cannot attend a test site you can get a test kit delivered to your home via https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test. Choose the “I have been advised to get a test by local Public Health officials” option.

Full details at: www.cumbria.gov.uk/stopthespread 
 Test site locations:
  • Carlisle RTS, Carlisle Lake District Airport, Irvington, Carlisle, CA6 4NW
  • Carlisle Cecil Street LTS, Cecil Street Car Park, Carlisle, CA1 1NX
  • Penrith Sandgate Car Park LTS, Penrith Sandgate Car Park, 32 Albert Street, Penrith, CA11 7XA
  • West Cumbria Allerdale House LTS, Allerdale House Overflow Car Park, Workington, CA14 9SA
  • Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall LTS, Barrow Town Hall Courtyard, Cornwallis Street, Barrow, LA14 2LG
  • Copeland Castle Meadows LTS, Castle Meadows Car Park, Whitehaven, CA28 7RG
  • Kendal County Hall LTS, Kendal County Hall Car Park, Busher Walk, Kendal, LA9 4RQ
If you test positive, develop any symptoms, or are contact traced following contact with someone who tests positive, you should self-isolate immediately.
Cumbria’s Director of Public Health, Colin Cox, said:
“Infections are spiking in Cumbria and while they are still lower than our neighbouring counties, without action we can expect many more people to become ill.
 “Infections are rising fastest among young people. That’s why it is critical everyone aged 12-30 in Cumbria take a PCR test this week – regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.
 “Getting as many people tested as possible will help us find those people are infectious but don’t know it, this is an important way we can slow the spread.
 “I know it’s an inconvenience to do this, but it’s a simple process and as we’ve seen this week with the Prime Minister’s announcement, if we don’t get the virus back under control we can expect restrictions to remain in place which is something none of us want.”
Infections have risen from 35 cases per week at the end of May to 250 per week now, and concerns have grown that many Cumbrians remain vulnerable to the virus.
Nearly 150,000 Cumbrians have not been vaccinated yet and around 85,000 people have so far only received one dose of the vaccine. People who have only had one dose have significantly less protection from the new Delta variant of the virus which is now circulating.
ENDS

 
 
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Unfortunately we have had to close the outdoor gym equipment due to the National Lockdown regulations 5/1/21. 
PLEASE DO NOT USED THE TAPED OFF EQUIPMENT.
The children's play equipment and field is permitted to be open. 
All visitors must adhere to the COVID-19 safety advice displayed at the entrance
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The Millennium Field's adult outdoor gym equipment is now open following the recent change in restrictions on the roadmap to easing lockdown#3. Please observe the COVID-19 safety restrictions that are still in place and are displayed at the gate.  
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