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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
New award launched to celebrate the over 60s in Cumbria
Churchill Living has launched a local hero awards to celebrate over 60s in Cumbria With just two weeks to go until nominations close, Churchill Living is encouraging people in Cumbria to shine a spotlight on the everyday heroes over 60 who are making a real difference in their communities. The Churchill Living Local Hero Awards were launched earlier this spring to celebrate the positive contribution of older people, from tireless volunteers and fundraising champions to those who simply show up day after day with kindness, compassion and care. Anyone aged over 60 can be nominated, or nominate themselves, for going above and beyond in their local area. Finalists will be invited to a special ceremony at a Churchill Living Lodge this summer, where the overall winner will receive a donation of up to £1,000 to give to a charity of their choice. Spencer J McCarthy, Chairman and CEO of Churchill Living, said: 'The nomination period for our Local Hero Award is nearly over and we want to make sure the incredible older people in our lives get the recognition they truly deserve. "These awards are all about shining a light on the quiet heroes who give so much to others, often without asking for anything in return. READ MORE: Lake District visitors urged to take 'dangerous' litter home | News and Star 'Whether they're supporting neighbours, running community projects, or just making someone's day a little brighter, we want to hear their stories. Make sure you get your nomination in before June 16th to be in with a chance!' Nominations can be made online at: or by emailing: ChurchillHeroAwards@
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Street shopping centre to be demolished for retirement flats
Plans to turn a shopping centre into a retirement community have been allowed on appeal.A planning inspector approved proposals for Crispin Centre in Street, Somerset, after a six-day appeal hearing, following a rejection from county councillors in July Living can now demolish the shopping centre, built in 1979, and construct a retirement complex in its place, with 45 apartments and 11 retirement Council had objected for reasons including a lack of parking, an unattractive design and possible damage to a historic mural at the centre featuring unusual buildings of the county. Churchill Living said the development was "in a sustainable location" and would deliver "tangible benefits" to the local permission was granted subject to a number of conditions, namely, that construction should begin no later than three years after the decision and the home should be for over-55s only. Churchill developed the Riverain Lodge retirement apartments in Taunton town centre. It secured planning permission in 2024 to deliver a similar development on a former police station site in Wells.A spokesman for Churchill Living said it was "frustrating" the application had to be decided at appeal despite "overwhelming community support" for the added it was "good news" for people living in and around Street as people moving into retirement housing will "unlock second-hand, family-sized homes" for others. "Retirement housing in town centre settings are shown to bring about increased footfall and expenditure in local shops and businesses," they added.
