A brand new sensory room is just one of the projects being supported by Workington Together Community Panel.
The panel met recently and awarded £6,000 towards creating the room at the Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland premises in Workington. It will provide lights, sound and equipment to create a stimulating environment for children and adults with autism. There are no similar facilities nearby and the room will be available for all ages.
The panel also joined other community panels in coming together to support Together We Can Community Interest Company. It was awarded £8,000 towards the Together We Carry project in the panel area. It offers one-to-one support for new mothers and families experiencing mental health difficulties, and this funding will go towards staffing costs over the next six months.
Citizens Advice Allerdale was awarded £16,118 to fund two business administration apprentices.
Colin Cox, Cumberland Council’s Director of Public Health and Communities, said: "These are some great projects that illustrate the range of ways community panels can support our residents.
"The sensory room in Workington will be an incredible resource, and the other two investments show how we can help existing projects to continue their great work."
The Workington Together Community Panel covers the wards of Mossbay, Moorclose, Harrington, Seaton, St John’s and Great Clifton, and St Michael’s.
The application deadline for the next round of Community Panel support for the Workington Together area is 31 October. Find out more here: Workington Together | Cumberland Council.