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People Urged to Dig Out Unwanted Electricals to Tackle

Experts say copper demand is outstripping production – driven in part by sustainable energy projects and electric cars – and the mining process can have devastating environmental and social consequences.

An analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence found that better recycling of electrical goods could help meet that additional demand. “We need to start ‘urban mining’ and help protect the planet and nature from the harmful impacts of mining for raw materials by valuing and using instead what we have already. People often don’t realise that cables and electricals contain valuable materials which, if binned or stashed, everything inside them is lost. Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be reused and recycled and there’s somewhere near you to do it.”

The group is now urging everyone to check its recycling locator for their nearest facility. (Nearest to Arnside is Carnforth Recycling Centre which accepts Electrical Appliances, Batteries and Light bulbs).

Grant Sporre, senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, said the world was facing severe shortages of copper within the next five to 10 years. “The building of renewable power generation in the form of wind and solar farms, and the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric, could keep copper demand growing at 2.5 to 3% per annum. Better recycling practices and efficiencies will be needed to close this gap.”

Cables represent one of the UK’s biggest e-waste challenges, according to research, with UK households throwing away or holding on to an average of 23 cables. Research by the Critical Minerals Association has identified that they contain at least 20% copper – meaning that across all UK households, cables alone could contribute 3,251 tonnes of metal.

The Royal Society of Chemistry [RSC] has calculated 347,000 tonnes of copper would be needed to build the required number of wind turbines and solar panels by 2030. “The UK needs to wake up to just how important copper is in achieving our greener future,” said Izzi Monk, RSC policy adviser for the environment. “We are potentially facing imminent and substantial supply concerns where we won’t be able to meet the global demand for this vital material. That’s why we’re calling for government to commit to a strategic, joined-up approach to materials that considers these supply risks.”

Taken from an article in The Guardian

Footpath Closure Map

Westmorland and Furness Council (Footpath No. 502009 in the Parish Of Arnside (Temporary Prohibition of Pedestrians) Order 2024

Notice is hereby given that, to enable Lancaster City Council to carry out resurfacing of the footpath (“the Works”), Westmorland and Furness Council intends to make an Order the effect of which is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along Footpath No. 502009 in the Parish of Arnside between grid references: 344450, 477688 and 344481, 477581.

A suitable alternative route for pedestrians will be available via the adjacent field.

The Order will come into operation on 1 October 2024 as and when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed and may continue in force for a period of up to six months or until the completion of the works, whichever is sooner.

Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, Westmorland and Furness Council Highways Unit, Bouthwood Road, Sowerby Woods Industrial Estate, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4RD or Highways hotline 0300 373 3306 or via the Westmorland and Furness Council website.

Chief Legal Officer, Westmorland and Furness Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DQ

Heron Corn Mill

Heron Corn Mill Receives Heritage Lottery Fund Grant

Heron Corn Mill are thrilled to have been awarded a grant of £192,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will help facilitate a new three-year millwright training programme titled ‘Near Far Heron’!

Working alongside resident Millwright / Miller Stuart, trainee Steve will undertake a series of maintenance and condition surveys, and assist in the repair work at Heron Corn Mill and other watermills in the north west region.

There will also be ample opportunities for volunteers to get involved and learn new crafts and skills, so If you or someone you know would like to find out more please email info@heronmill.org for more information.

Volunteers Needed for Bulb Planting in Arnside

Permission has been given by both Arnside Parish Council and Westmorland & Furness Council to plant bulbs and corms in jointly identified verges and open spaces around Arnside.
The residual funds from the now folded Arnside Horticultural Society have been spent on purchasing the bulbs and corms to enhance our beautiful village even more.

Over 2000 bulbs require planting in early Autumn so any assistance would be greatly appreciated, however small.

If you can help or would like more details, please contact Neville Jackson on 01524 761158.

‘Repair Cafe’ to Launch in Arnside This Autumn

Sustainable Arnside is starting up a Repair Cafe in Arnside this Autumn having recently been sucessful in being awarded a £1,580 grant by Cumbria Action for Sustainability to start up this social community event. Volunteer repairers will fix broken items brought in to the cafe, helping to reduce waste, consumption and carbon emissions.

The initial talk ‘What is a Repair Cafe?’ is on Wednesday, 18th September at the Arnside Educational Institute at 7.30pm.

On Monday, 30th September there is a meeting at the Community Cafe at the E.I.from 10-11am. This is for people wanting to find out more and who are interested in getting involved with Arnside Repair Cafe. They are looking for people who like to repair items and general volunteers to help run the sessions.

The first monthly Arnside Repair Cafe will take place Monday, 28th October at the Community Cafe from 10am-12 noon.

Arnside Repair Cafe is being funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and are part of the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership’s ambitious emission reduction programme to make Cumbria carbon neutral by 2037.

For further information, contact Alison Sandford on 07735851481 or email: ali@thesandfords.plus.com


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Arnside Parish Council Advertisement Policy

The Parish Council has a policy for advertising on its property e.g. the railings on the promenade and landscaped areas and groups/clubs/organisations etc wishing to put up banners/advertisements must first seek permission from Arnside Parish Council. (see below) Sometimes planning permission may also be required from Westmorland and Furness Council.

Advertisement banners should be in place for no more than two weeks (unless otherwise agreed) and should be of a standard and size agreed with APC in advance.

Advertising promoting local businesses is not permitted.

The Parish Council are in the process of contacting clubs, groups, organisations who already have advertisement/banners, so, if they haven’t already been in touch, you’ll be hearing from them soon.

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Westmorland & Furness Local Plan

Westmorland and Furness Local Plan – Consultation 8th July – 9th September 2024

Westmorland and Furness Council are starting work on a new Local Plan for Westmorland and Furness (excluding
the National Parks) which will replace all the existing local plans adopted by the former Councils.

They are kicking off the process with an ‘early conversation’ with our communities and stakeholders from 8th July 2024 until the 9th September 2024. Drop in events are happening across the district, where people can chat to Council officers about the
new Local Plan. Information about the early conversation, the drop-in-events and how to respond is available on the website

People are encouraged to take part in the conversation and other consultations listed below using the online survey forms. Paper copies are available upon request.

To support the Westmorland and Furness Local Plan we are also undertaking the following consultations:

  • A Design Code for the Westmorland and Furness Local Plan area which will guide and shape how new development is designed.
  • A ‘Call for Sites’ for land or sites that are available for housing, employment and mixed-use sites to be considered for potential allocation in the Local Plan (excluding sites in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape). As part of the Call for Sites we are also seeking comments on the draft SHELAA methodology.
  • A ‘Call for Sites’ for land or sites that are available for minerals and for waste development to be considered for potential allocation in the Local Plan.
  • Further details are available on our website, including how to access the online survey forms.
    Sites previously submitted or allocated to the Council must be re-submitted on the new form or they will not be taken forward for consideration in the Westmorland and Furness Local Plan.
  • Housing and employment site allocations in the Barrow, Eden and South Lakeland Local Plans, which do not yet have planning permission, will be reassessed for allocation in the new Local Plan. To ensure the review of these sites
    is based on to-up-date information, they should be resubmitted on the new Call for Sites form.
  • If you have any queries about the above please email us at localplan@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or call 0300 373 3300

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Consultation on a New Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

Following Local Government Reorganisation last year, the three separate PSPOs for the former district councils have, or are due to, expire and, given their important role, Westmorland and Furness Council is proposing a new order for the Westmorland and Furness area.

A PSPO is a tool available to local authorities under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which helps to address the impact of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and make sure that it does not have a detrimental effect to the local community’s quality of life. The orders are intended to help ensure that people can use and enjoy our public spaces and are kept safe from anti-social behaviour.

For frequently asked questions relating to Public Space Protection Orders, as well as drafts of the proposed orders relating to dogs, alcohol and anti-social behaviour, and fires, barbecues, vehicles and unauthorised camping, see the related documents.

Why your views matter
The PSPO is aimed at making Westmorland and Furness a safer and more pleasant place to live, work and visit. The Council seeks to address various areas within the PSPO including dog fouling, regulating alcohol consumption and a range of other anti-social activity.

By completing the survey, you will be helping to shape and inform the future of the Public Space Protection Order.

To access the Related Documents (FAQ’s etc} and the Survey, click here

Further information on the Westmorland and Furness Council Public Space Protection Orders 2024 Proposal Consultation Guidance for Parish and Town Council, can be found on the Arnside Parish Council website.

The current proposed consultation period for the Council wide PSPOs ends on 1st September 2024.

Should you wish to discuss the PSPO consultation, please contact locality@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Pen & Correction Fluid Recycling

Sustainable Arnside

Sustainable Arnside is gathering strength and gathering a small fan club since supporting the ‘Retrofit made Easy’ event, arranged by Helen Chaffey and CAfS. It was a tremendous success and Paul Bates, the Chairman, introduced the Group to the large audience.

The audience was given the opportunity to have their say as to what they would like the group to focus on as, with so much that could be done, it was felt that local residents should be the guide.

A questionnaire completed at the meeting gave important feedback, and. with that feedback in mind, they can now make plans for the future.

As their first initiative, Sustainable Arnside is delighted to offer Arnside residents and visitors the opportunity to recycle pens and other writing implements.  All spent pens and correction fluid can now be recycled at. Arnside Fish and Chip shop, who have kindly provided a collection point at their premises.  

A plastic collection box can be found just beyond the takeaway entrance on the wall, close to the tin foil/can recycling bin. Its clearly labelled (see below) showing a list of what is accepted and what is not.  For full details see poster below.

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New Year, New Hobby?

Its fair to say that regardless of what you might like to do, there’s a good possibility you’ll be able to do it in and around Arnside.

Whether its a dance, exercise or fitness class; local interest such as the Archive Group, Natural History and Sustainable Arnside; sport; music; or join the local branch of a National Organisation such as the RNLI, RSPB etc.

You can find details of all the clubs, groups, societies and organisations in the 2024 Arnside Directory or by clicking here and choosing an option from the drop-down menu.

We are so lucky as a community to have all of this on our doorstep. Most of them are run by volunteers and they can only continue if people are happy to help. You may think you don’t have anything to offer, but you’d be surprised. Most of us have a skill or talent that we don’t recognise as such – be it administration, organisation, computer skills, or just a helping hand.

You don’t have to be on a committee, just a volunteer,a supporter or just join-in!

So please help keep these clubs, groups societies and organisations going and ensure a bright future for them all.