A man reported as missing from the Cleator Moor area has been found Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily updates direct to your inbox *We hate spam as much as you do. Privacy Statement Phone: 01768 862313Email: admin@cumbriacrack.com Registered in England as Barrnon Media Limited No: 12475190VAT registration number: 343486488 © 2025 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme Some cookies are essential to make our website work we'd like to set other cookies to show us how our website is being used Improvement plans for Cleator Moor have moved forward with the submission of a planning application encourages more walking and cycling in and around Cleator Moor improving accessibility and also enhancing gateways into the town The project will better connect Cleator Moor to employment education and health provision beyond the town while also enhancing the perception and character of the town as an innovative and dynamic place to live The project will also include improvements to:  More than 3.5km of walking and cycling routes will be enhanced as part of the project Cleator Moor Town Deal secured an award of £22.5m from the Government's Towns Fund Connected Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal which has been allocated £6million.  “Following engagement events with our community last year we have drawn together a Connected Town project that will provide some great benefits for our local residents and businesses The submission of planning approval is another important step forward for the Town Deal project.” sets out the benefits of the project investment objectives which include: the works aim to start in autumn/winter 2025 and be completed in autumn/winter 2026 For more information on the Cleator Moor Town Deal visit: cleatormoortowndeal.org.uk Subscribe today and we'll email you the latest newsletter updates about your new council Choose from a range of topics so that you only receive emails about the areas and services which interest you the most Subscribe to news updates New Help improve this site by giving feedback. Josie has lived in the same town and still works in the church she was christened in.","thumbnailUrl":["https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1920x1080/p0kts4xz.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/1232x1232/p0kts4xz.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/688xn/p0kts4xz.jpg","https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/400xn/p0kts4xz.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2025-02-27T06:16:37.360Z","duration":"PT2M5S"}Meet Josie the 90-year-old church cleanerThis video can not be played CloseA Cumbrian woman is still working at her local church as she celebrates her 90th birthday She has 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and goes to work three days a week at the church house at St Mary's Just a few days after celebrating her big birthday Josie spent the day with BBC Cumbria's Harry Hansen to take a look back at her 90 years of living and working in the same town Video produced by Harry Hansen and Toby Bewley Follow BBC Cumbria on X, external, Facebook, external, Nextdoor and Instagram, external Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRead descriptionExplore moreMeet Josie 2:05Up Next Engineer still clocking on for shifts at 90 00:02:23Engineer still clocking on for shifts at 90 2:23Editor's recommendationsWatch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 00:01:44Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz 1:44Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 00:01:25Watch: Prince Louis steals the show as royals mark VE Day 1:25Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster Video 00:01:21Watch: How Lady Gaga's record-breaking concert almost ended in disaster 1:21'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 00:01:20'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 1:20Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 00:02:54Prince Harry 'can't see a world' where his family will visit the UK 2:54Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 00:01:32Watch: Key moments from the local elections.. 1:32Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 00:01:11Watch: Reform by-election win raises questions for Labour and Tories 1:11Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 00:00:50Russell Brand's court appearance explained.. 0:50Ros Atkins on.. What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal 1:23Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 00:01:18Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 1:18Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released 00:00:46Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released Work is set to get underway on another transformational project in Cleator Moor The PEC Phase 3 building in Cleator Moor is owned by Cumberland Council and operated by Phoenix Enterprise Centre (PEC) under a long-term lease The refurbishment of the building starts today (Wednesday 29 January 2025) and is being undertaken as part of the Cleator Moor Town Deal Revitalised Town project with around £1.3 million of works being undertaken the works aim to increase the supply of high-quality affordable office space in the centre of Cleator Moor Cumberland Council appointed Day Cummins Ltd from Cockermouth as Principal Designer and Thomas Armstrong Ltd from Flimby has been appointed as Principal Contractor “This will be an important step forward for the Cleator Moor Town Deal projects Work continues on other parts of the Town Deal projects and momentum continues to build across this transformational programme.” A comprehensive package of works is being undertaken: The work is expected to take between 10 and 12 months to complete Planning consent for the works was granted in November 2024 Chair of the Cleator Moor Town Board said: “The commencement of refurbishment work on the Phoenix Court Phase 3 building marks the start of the Revitalised Town element of the Town Deal The investment of over £1.3 million will bring back into use a commercial property on the Square and provide space for latent demand in the town for quality office space this is welcome news and will support wider regeneration projects across the Town under the Town Deal banner.” Executive Director at Phoenix Enterprise Centre added: “PEC currently provides managed workspace and office accommodation to 34 businesses Employing circa 250 people directly within the town and thousands more outreach workers PEC is a Community Interest Company and all surpluses from rental income is used to support the delivery of Advice and Guidance services and the Food Pantry to vulnerable people in our community.” Managing Director Thomas Armstrong Construction Ltd said: “Thomas Armstrong Construction Ltd is thrilled to have been appointed as Principal Contractor on the exciting modernisation of the PEC Building in Cleator Moor which continues our long-standing relationship with Cumberland Council “The development will bring substantial benefits to the local community which when combined with the other projects that have commenced in the town will breathe fresh life into the whole community “The project will not only rejuvenate the centre of Cleator Moor but will provide fantastic opportunities for local people and will contribute positively to the local economy.” Also part of the Revitalised Town programme is Cleator Moor Community Hub and Town Square public realm works The aim is to increase activity and footfall around the Town Square by bringing vacant and under-utilised buildings back into active use while creating an attractive new public realm Uses will include a new cultural community hub and enhanced business space The Cleator Moor Community Hub will incorporate the library and old council offices The two existing buildings will be joined by a new annexe that will house a café Public realm works will see improvements to the Town Square have been appointed as Principal Designer for the project Cleator Moor Town Deal has secured an award of £22.5m from the Government's Towns Fund along with an additional £18.4m from match funders New Help improve this site by giving feedback Exciting improvements to a leisure facility in Cleator Moor are now underway Thomas Armstrong - working on behalf of Cumberland Council - has now started work on the activity centre Healthy Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal and the works are the first of the projects to get underway it will provide the community with a modern multi-purpose and inclusive sports facility at the existing activity centre The news has been welcomed by one of the new primary users of the revamped site It will provide a new base for Cumberland Occupational and Social Centre (COSC) - a day centre for individuals with physical disabilities “The quality of service we are going to be able to offer is a dream come true.  “COSC has been in The Bunker for over 30 years in that time we have expanded our service to reach more ages disabilities and an outreach support programme.  and a safe space to explore their abilities and make new friends is life changing.  “We all would like to thank the people who have been involved in making it happen.”  Cumberland Council has been working with contractor Thomas Armstrong under a design and build contract The contract works started this month with an anticipated 13-month programme To allow the works to get underway the main activity centre building closed to the public on 13 January 2025 The 3g pitch will still be operating during the works The 3g pitch will be available to use from 5pm on weekdays between 13 - 31 January and will be open as normal on weekends.  "The improvement work will transform the existing facility to accommodate wider sports and more flexible activity spaces for the local community “The ambitious schemes for Cleator Moor are moving forward and will provide sustainable developments for the benefit of the whole town.” Healthy Town aims to enhance leisure provision in the town to boost levels of health and wellbeing and encourage more people to visit bringing increased footfall and revenue to local businesses It is proposed that the new centre would deliver a broader programme of sports physical activity as well as providing a home to wider health and wellbeing services “This is another important step forward for the activity centre and the wider Cleator Moor schemes It is one of a number of exciting transformational projects underway across Cumberland “Improving access to sports and leisure facilities has the potential to improve wider health and wellbeing outcomes in our communities something that is a priority for the council.” Cumberland Partnership Manager for GLL said: “This is a great investment for the people of Cleator Moor and surrounding areas the new facility is going to provide more activities to more people and really benefit the Health and Wellbeing of the local population During the building works our current members of Cleator Moor Activity Centre will be able to access our other facilities at Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre The facility improvements are one of a programme of projects supported by the UK Government’s Town Deal Cleator Moor Town Deal secured an award of £22.5m from the Government’s Towns Fund along with an additional £18.4m from match funders This includes a £2.1m grant for the Healthy Town project from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority as part of its investment in supporting permanent and sustainable change in Cleator Moor and all its site communities Improvements to a leisure facility for Cleator Moor have taken another step forward following the approval of a planning application and a contractor appointment Healthy Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal It aims to provide the community with a modern multi-purpose and inclusive sports facility at the existing Activity Centre The news has been welcomed by one the new primary users of the revamped site It will provide a new base for Copeland Occupational and Service Centre (COSC) - a day centre for individuals with physical disabilities ‘We have received the news that the planning permission has been approved and we can't explain how much this means to our members contract works will start in January 2025 with an anticipated 13-month programme To allow the works to get underway the main Activity Centre building will close to the public on 13 January 2025 It will be available to use from 5pm on weekdays between 13 - 31 January and will be open as normal on weekends.  "This another important milestone for the Activity Centre The plans will transform the existing facility to accommodate a wider sports and more flexible activity spaces for the local community “This is another important step forward for this ambitious scheme It is one of a number of exciting schemes underway across Cumberland community groups and businesses are being updated on exciting plans for Cleator Moor The town has secured a once in a generation level of regeneration funding to help it thrive into the future There will be change that will make a positive difference to the lives of its residents for many years to come Four projects make up the Town Deal and progress is being made to progress on all of the exciting projects: A project to develop an enterprise campus on the Leconfield Industrial Estate aimed at leveraging the economic growth potential of the Sellafield supply chain through a cluster approach to growing and diversifying the West Cumbria economy The Innovation Solutions Hub (iSH) Enterprise Campus is an £50m economic regeneration initiative led by Cumberland Council with funding and support from Government (DLUHC) through Town Deal and Levelling Up programmes and other strategic partners including the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Sellafield Ltd and Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership The development of the site forms part of the wider regeneration programme being delivered across West Cumbria by iSH focused upon delivering economic growth opportunities around robotics AI and advanced engineering and manufacturing Design work is well progressed and enabling works are due to start in early 2025 The Cleator Moor Community Hub will incorporate the library and currently empty old council offices The refurbishment of the building is being undertaken as part of the Cleator Moor Town Deal with around £1 million of works being undertaken The design development for the PEC phase 3 building is now complete and works are due to start in early 2025 Design development is still underway on the community hub and surrounding public realm works through Day Cummins.  Enhancing existing sports and leisure provision as well as providing a modern multi-purpose centre including an indoor sports hall alongside wider health and well-being provision and targeted youth activity The project is fully designed and the construction contract to be awarded subject to planning approval expected late November 2024 Works to transform the current facility are set to start in January 2025 and will take one year to complete While the works are ongoing the council and GLL will continue to operate the external all weather pitch The new facility will house a new multi-functional four court sports hall group exercise studio and a new home for COSC who will relocate from the town centre to the new facility This scheme will deliver a high-quality integrated and sustainable transport network which improves connections between employment amenities and leisure and transforms the accessibility and attractiveness of Cleator Moor A public engagement event on the plans was held during the summer. Works are programmed to start in spring 2025 “Progress is being made on all four of our Town Deal projects Lots of work is going on behind the scenes to deliver them Timelines are in place and a team is in place to drive forward the plans.” Work is now underway to bring a new and improved sports facility to Cleator Moor The work is being carried out on the town’s activity centre to revamp it and create a modern multi-purpose and inclusive sports facility as part of the Cleator Moor Town Deal Thomas Armstrong – working on behalf of Cumberland Council – has now started work on the centre which is expected to take around 13 months the site will also provide a new base for Cumberland Occupational and Social Centre (COSC) – a day centre for individuals with physical disabilities said: “The quality of service we are going to be able to offer is a dream come true disabilities and an outreach support programme and a safe space to explore their abilities and make new friends is life changing “We all would like to thank the people who have been involved in making it happen.” The 3g pitch will be available to use from 5pm on weekdays between 13 – 31 January and will be open as normal on weekends said: “The improvement work will transform the existing facility to accommodate wider sports and more flexible activity spaces for the local community The Healthy Town project aims to enhance leisure provision in the town to boost levels of health and wellbeing and encourage more people to visit in the hopes of bringing increased footfall and revenue to local businesses It is proposed that the new centre would deliver a broader programme of sports and physical activity as well as providing a home to wider health and wellbeing services added: “This is another important step forward for the activity centre and the wider Cleator Moor schemes something that is a priority for the council.” Cumberland Partnership Manager for GLL said: “This is a great investment for the people of Cleator Moor and surrounding areas “During the building works our current members of Cleator Moor Activity Centre will be able to access our other facilities at Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre Cleator Moor Town Deal secured an award of £22.5 million from the Government’s Towns Fund along with an additional £18.4 million from match funders This includes a £2.1 million grant for the Healthy Town project from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Plans have been lodged to help get people moving in Cleator Moor It is hoped the project will better connect Cleator Moor to employment while also enhance the perception and character of the town as an innovative and dynamic place to live Cleator Moor Town Deal secured an award of £22.5m from the Government’s Towns Fund Connected Town is one of four projects that make up the Cleator Moor Town Deal which has been allocated £6million.  said: “Following engagement events with our community last year It will provide a new base for Copeland Occupational and Service Centre (COSC) a day centre for individuals with physical disabilities said: ‘We can’t explain how much this means to our members “The quality of service we are going to be able to offer is a dream come true work will start in January and take around 13 months To allow the work to get underway the main activity centre building will close to the public on January 13 The 3G pitch will still operate during the work It will be available to use from 5pm on weekdays between January 13 and January 31 and will be open as normal on weekends said: “This another important milestone for the activity centre said: “This is a great investment for the people of Cleator Moor and surrounding areas the new facility is going to provide more activities to more people and really benefit the health and wellbeing of the local population our current members of Cleator Moor Activity Centre will be able to access our other facilities at Copeland Pool and Fitness Centre The facility improvements are one of a programme of projects supported by the Government’s Town Deal Plans have been revealed for 95 new homes in West Cumbria has submitted an application for the new development in Cleator Moor to Cumberland Council four and five-bedroom properties and would be built on land off the A5086 said: “We are excited to bring forward our plans for this exciting new development in Cleator Moor “We understand the demand for high-quality housing in the area and are committed to providing homes that are not only modern and energy efficient but also make a positive contribution to the local community “Our development will provide a mix of open market and affordable homes helping to address housing needs while complementing the character of the town.” Genesis Homes hopes work will start early next year Cleator Moor Celtic has been given a cash boost to help buy the club a new set of goals the club also has teams from juniors to over-35s and plays from Birks Road It was awarded £4,750 from Cumberland Council’s South Cumberland Community Panel The goals were delivered and assembled yesterday The club said: “Thanks to Cumberland Council as this would not of been possible without their support.” Cleator Moor Celtic won through to the next round in the West Lancs League President’s Cup after their victory over Lytham Town The sides faced each other in awful conditions at the Dalton United ground for the semi-final Celtic took the lead in the 19th minute through Owen O’Neill Ben McCarron doubled the lead on 24 minutes Lytham struck back early in the second half with Will Eastham scoring on 47 minutes But the score stayed that way with both sides spurning chances and Cleator Moor won 2-1 Mystery is afoot after unusual gold food items have appeared across Cumbria Dozens of gold custard creams have been spotted around Carlisle since Christmas and now half-eaten golden pies are being found around Whitehaven and Cleator Moor The unique objects have delighted locals who’ve found them so far – but it’s left everyone asking the same question who is behind the trails of biscuits and pies If you’re lucky enough to spot one of the custard creams in Carlisle you’ll also find a cryptic QR code stuck down next to it The code takes users to a website called Cumberland Objects which shares location clues for 50 custard creams hidden around the city as well as seven pies hidden around Whitehaven and Cleator Moor on the Coast to Coast cycle path It encourages people to embark on scavenger hunts to find them all and explains that The Great Biscuit Breakout and The West Cumbrian Pie Hunt are part of a wider project to celebrate the obscure and uncelebrated anecdotal heritage of Cumbria The custard creams in Carlisle pay homage to McVitie’s which produces 6.5 million of the biscuits in Carlisle every 24 hours while the pies represent Bennett’s a popular old pie shop from days gone by in Cleator Moor the guerrilla art collective behind the project remain a mystery we decided to reach out to them in an attempt to find out more who explained they would probably not be able to talk but would be happy to answer some questions The collective told us that that they didn’t know many of the answers – as they said they do not feel they technically exist they they did tell us that they wanted the focus to be on people’s enjoyment of the finding the objects the group is also collecting hyper-local stories tales and urban legends to share on its website The location of three signs related to these stories can also be found on the website referencing the town’s old Co-Op building If that wasn’t enough – the collective today announced it is putting up flyers around Whitehaven calling for history buffs and dog owners to take part in a re-enactment of the 1778 John Paul Jones invasion of Whitehaven (but this time The collective has also set up a Cumberland Objectors group on Facebook for people to share pictures of the biscuits and pies they’ve found so far We’d love to see your biscuit, pie and sign pictures and hear your thoughts on the Cumberland Objects mystery. Email us at admin@cumbriacrack.com Are you part of Cumberland Objects? If you’re reading this, we’d still love to hear more. Email us at admin@cumbriacrack.com Sign our campaign for a grant funding review earmarked by the Copeland Local Plan as suitable for residential development The Penrith-based developer wants to build 95 properties on 12.5 acres north-west of Frizington Road in Cleator Moor Planning consultancy SRE Associates applied to Copeland Council on Genesis Homes’ behalf and AFL Architects designed the houses for the scheme Westwood Landscape Design is the landscape architect for the project According to a design and access statement a range of bespoke site-specific house types have been created to meet demand The remaining 12 properties would be affordable split between affordable rent and shared ownership Four bungalows and a mixture of detached and semi-detached properties would be on offer Car parking would be provided for up to 238 vehicles The site in question is currently underused agricultural land, earmarked by the Copeland Local Plan as suitable for residential development Genesis Homes is hoping to begin work on-site by early 2026 subject to the scheme winning planning permission said: “We understand the demand for high-quality housing in the area and are committed to providing homes that are not only modern and energy-efficient but also make a positive contribution to the local community and RG Parkins are on the scheme’s project team use the reference number 4/25/2110/0F1 on Copeland Council’s planning portal Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey has rounded off the 818,000 sq ft Longtown storage shed for the Ministry of Defence and has handed over management to Defence Equipment & Support Westmorland and Furness Council has approved a supplementary planning document to guide development of the nearly 67-acre site Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. 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