Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Find cost of living and welfare support
We provide a number of services if you need help with your wellbeing and welfare or financial help if you're having money problems.
Help for the over 50s
Age UK provide free information on issues including benefits, energy bills, daily living aids,
social isolation and housing.
Telephone: 0800 678 1602 between 8am and 7pm
You can also find help near you in our directory
Winter Warmth Fund
This is for people aged over 60 who have less than £5,000 savings.
If you get the state pension (and/or pension credit), or struggle in winter due to heating costs, you can apply for a Cumbria Community Foundation grant of £200.