Community Panels are a way of putting people at the heart of local decision making.

Cumberland Council has eight panels, each made up of ward councillors. The panels meet four times a year to decide what their communities need, and to direct investment towards projects that tackle those priorities.

The Lakes to Sea Community Panel covers the wards of Bothel and Wharrels, Cockermouth North, Cockermouth South, Dearham and Broughton, Keswick, Maryport North and Maryport South.

They are informed by Community Networks of partners, residents, businesses, parish and town councils, and third sector organisations. This Community Network helps set priorities. The panel gets input from the network in a variety of formal and informal ways, including consultations and events.

The panel has investment funding available for voluntary and not-for-profit groups. This supports community projects that meet the panel’s priorities.

To find out more, or to apply for funding, visit our website or email LakestoSeaCP@cumbria.gov.uk

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