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The Liberal Democrats last night secured resounding victories in the County Council and District Council by-elections in the Kent Estuary. In the Kent Estuary County Council seat, Pete McSweeney achieved an impressive increase in the Lib Dem vote share – from 53% to 62% – whilst the Conservative, Green and Labour vote shares all fell. […]
South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has adopted an updated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2019 to 2022. The strategy outlines how SLDC is meeting the requirements of the public sector equality duty under the Equality Act 2010, including setting out specific equality objectives, and sets new EDI objectives to improve accessibility and inclusivity at […]
Two men involved in a ram raid style attempted burglary at Booths in Milnthorpe have been jailed a total of nearly 13 years. James Patton, 30, from Durham, was sentenced to three years nine months and Dean Neasham, 40, of no fixed address, was sentenced to nine years at Carlisle Crown Court Wednesday (19th December). […]
The Christmas party season is here and pubs and clubs across Cumbria are becoming busier as people enjoy the festivities. Celebrations often lead to people consuming more alcohol than normal, and Cumbria Constabulary are warning potential offenders that violent behaviour will not be tolerated. Extra officers will be out on patrol on key dates, including […]
The festive season is a time of joy but for many people it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. It is therefore perhaps even more important that at this time of year we all remember to look after our mental health and wellbeing, and also to keep any eye out […]
Local councillors and members of the public were able to put questions to the Environment Agency over their flood defence plans for Kendal at a meeting of the Town Council’s Planning Committee on Monday night (17th December). The main issues raised were linked with the EA’s plans to chop down over 700 riverside trees. Bosses […]
It’s easy for people to neglect their sexual health when in the midst of all the festive fun but NHS professionals want to remind people to stay sexually safe this Christmas. NHS sexual health services are advising people to practice safe sex during the festive season to avoid contracting any sexually transmitted infections or unintended […]
A Liberal Democrat councillor in Kendal has won cross-party support to tackle the rise of families living in poverty in South Cumbria. Lib Dem and Labour councillors on South Lakeland District Council voted in favour of Cllr Phil Dixon’s motion which calls for the Government to urgently review its benefits and welfare strategy. The motion […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of a robbery. Police were called to the incident at Curry’s PC World in Queen Katherine’s Avenue, Kendal, at 6:22pm today (17th December). It is described that four men entered the premises and demanded a number of mobile phones from staff before leaving in a blue car. […]
Residents will be consulted about their views on the long-term use of common land at New Road in Kendal early in the New Year. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has always stated that the landscaping scheme completed earlier this year would lay the groundwork for the eventual long-term use of the site, which would be […]
