This page was created to deal with the deluge of information which arrived relating to the Coronavirus pandemic. It now focuses on more general information which might also appear on parish noticeboards.
Emergency Information Sheet Nov 2023 – Murton Parish Council
In the event of an emergency or major incident affecting the community, eg power cut, snowstorm, high winds, the first lines of contact are outlined in this document which has been forwarded to local authorities and emergency services.
10.03.2025 Cumbria_Devolution Priority Programme Consultation Document
10.03.2025 Cumbria Devolution flyer – A5 Flyer Digital Cumbria
07.02.25 National Trading Standards Scams Team – Raising Awareness of Doorstep Crime
14.01.2025 W&F Council – Winter Ready Information https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/winterready
21.11.24 Rural Energy Savings Grants – Tri Fold Flyer
08.10.2024 W&F Council’s Handy person scheme – free service for small jobs to be done around the house https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/housing/handy-person-scheme
30.09.2024 Follow up from Parish Meeting – Fraud – Be wary of phone fraudsters
17.09.2024 Pension Credit – are you, or is someone you know, eligible? PC – A5 Flyer
17.05.2024 Adult learning – Improve your maths skills – Functional Skills Maths Assessments – Poster
17.05.2024 Free Home Energy Advice Green Doctor Leaflet
03.05.2024 Advice from W&F Council – 27430 WFC Damp and Mould Guide
29.04.2024 Help to Claim Universal Credit
26.03.24 North West Ambulance Service are looking for volunteer car drivers (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FqPHnY9h-Q
23.01.2024 Here are the links for Priority Service Registers: Power – Electricity NW Water – United Utilities
23.01.2024 W&FC Advice on preparing for emergencies
23.01..2024 Are landlines being phased out? Age UK’s update on changes to landlines and how it may affect you, eg emergency calls
20.12.23 WFC Winter Advice for Families with Babies – FINAL
13.08.23 Renewable Energy http://Cumbria Association of Local Councils: About Parish Councils : Community Energy Town and Parish Support Pack
13.07.23 Home Upgrade Grant – read this bulletin to find out if you are eligible for funding to upgrade your off-grid house HUG2 WAF Poster (A4) Bulletin
15.06.23 Hot weather and health: guidance and advice
21.12.22 HOW-TO-SURVIVE-THE-WINTER – booklet written by Gordon and Sarah Brown
23.11.22 Warm Home Discount Scheme. Government funding available for those on low income. https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
26.10.22 Disabled facilities grants – flyer Oct 2022
13.06.22 Cumbria County Council Cost of Living Support Leaflet and Cost of living social toolkit
07.12.21 Electricity North West – preparing for and dealing with power cuts
06.09.21 Active Cumbria – Cumbria County Council’s information on keeping active
Eden Community Resilience Team
20.04.20 2020 04 17 Domestic Abuse Leaflet
20.04.20 2020 04 17 Family Line Information Sheet
20.04.20 2020 04 17 Silent Solution Poster – how to alert someone to your domestic abuse