Copeland Local Committee
The Copeland local committee of Cumbria County Council met today in Cleator Moor.
Agenda items included the report of the Highways Network Manager and a report on local library services, including particularly the branch libraries in the Hensingham, Kells and Mirehouse areas of Whitehaven, from the County Council's area manager.
The latter followed on from a consultation on the future of these libraries.
There was an extensive discussion on the best way to provide library services in these areas of the town, at the end of which it was agreed that a report should be presented to the corporate director with the results of the public consultation and emphasising the concerns expressed by councillors.
There was a strong wish by councillors to provide a more effective service but this is not being achieved at the moment with branches open for only six or nine hours a week and a steep decline in usage, both from residents taking our books and those using computer services.
On the Highways side I asked about the North Shore scheme in the Bransty Row area which has recieved government funding.
The latest iteration of the scheme is to go through detailed design, be put to consultation over the next two years and it is anticipated that consultation with the public will take place in 2018. There will be a detailed report to the Highways Working Group at its' next meeting on 4th December.
Agenda items included the report of the Highways Network Manager and a report on local library services, including particularly the branch libraries in the Hensingham, Kells and Mirehouse areas of Whitehaven, from the County Council's area manager.
The latter followed on from a consultation on the future of these libraries.
There was an extensive discussion on the best way to provide library services in these areas of the town, at the end of which it was agreed that a report should be presented to the corporate director with the results of the public consultation and emphasising the concerns expressed by councillors.
There was a strong wish by councillors to provide a more effective service but this is not being achieved at the moment with branches open for only six or nine hours a week and a steep decline in usage, both from residents taking our books and those using computer services.
On the Highways side I asked about the North Shore scheme in the Bransty Row area which has recieved government funding.
The latest iteration of the scheme is to go through detailed design, be put to consultation over the next two years and it is anticipated that consultation with the public will take place in 2018. There will be a detailed report to the Highways Working Group at its' next meeting on 4th December.
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