Latest News
May
17
SOUTH LAKELAND COUNCIL REJECT LAND ALLOCATION REFERENDUM
A petition asking for a referendum on plans to allow thousands of new homes to be built has been thrown out by South Lakeland councillors. Campaigners wanted a ballot of locals held on the matter before the scheme goes before …
May
17
NEW SLDC LEADER CONFIRMED
Peter Thornton is the new leader of South Lakeland Council. The long standing Lib Dem Councillor replaces the late Brendan Jameson. Mr Thornton is promising a ‘leaner and better focused authority providing services that people deserve’.
May
17
RED KITES RELEASED INTO GRIZEDALE FOREST
People taking a walk through Grizedale Forest are being asked to keep an eye out for Red Kite chicks. They’ve been released by the Forestry Commission as part of a scheme to boost numbers of the birds of prey. A …
May
17
MP BACKS FAIR TRADE FOR LOCAL FARMERS
Tim Farron has spoken in Parliament to call for fair trade for local farmers. The South Lakes MP said he supported Government plans for a Grocery Codes Adjudicator Bill. The Bill aims to ensure large supermarkets deal fairly and with …
May
16
CALLS FOR A BALLOT OVER LAND ALLOCATION
A petition will be presented to South Lakeland Council today asking them to hold a poll on plans to allow thousands of new homes to be built. The Land Allocation Development Plan has already gone to public consultation, but campaigners …
May
16
SLDC TO ANNOUNCE NEW LEADER
South Lakeland Council will confirm their new leader today. Lib Dem Councillor, Peter Thornton will officially be voted into the post at SLDC’s AGM – replacing the late Brendan Jameson. Hilary Stephenson has been acting leader since he passed away …
May
16
CUMBRIA TRADING STANDARDS DONATE FAKES TO CHARITY
Cumbria’s Trading Standards team has donated fake goods worth around £100,000 to charity. Over the last 18 months, officers have seized thousands of fake designer items like clothes, household items, trainers, jewellery, sunglasses and DVDs. They’re being given to the …
May
15
CQC "FAILURE" AT UHMBT INSPECTIONS
Care Quality Commission inspections will be more rigorous following the troubles at the NHS Trust that runs our local hospitals. UHMBT has been under-fire since late last year when shortcomings were exposed in maternity services, emergency care and management. A …
May
15
WATER QUALITY TESTS BEGIN
33 North West bathing-water sites are going to be tested for their quality from today, by the Environment Agency. Today marks the beginning of the official bathing season, with water samples being taken at sites including Windermere. Meanwhile, in a …
May
15
KENDAL SKATE PARK TO OPEN IN JULY
Work on Kendal’s new skate park will begin next month. It’ll be built on Beezon Fields – it’s expected to open on the 13th of July. Construction was held up by the Environment Agency which was worried about the local …
