South Lakeland
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A new senior management structure has been agreed to drive forward an innovative plan which will transform the way South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) delivers its services. A meeting of SLDC’s Full Council on Wednesday 10th October unanimously approved the new management structure, which has been redesigned as part of the council’s Customer Connect project. […]
The Primary Care Assessment Service (PCAS) at Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) is being renamed as Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) with new signage going up shortly. The change of name follows the introduction of the new Urgent Treatment Centre National Standard which aims to remove the understandable confusion faced by many patients about which part of […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will today [10/10/2018] present a Bill to the House of Commons which would make it significantly easier for the Government to strip failing rail companies of their franchises. Tim has repeatedly made the case for Northern to be stripped of its franchise after a summer of chaos on the railways […]
Kendal Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision which occurred on Monday 1st October at approximately 1pm at the Kirkbie Kendal school roundabout. A collision occurred between a pedal cycle and a Kia Sportage resulting in the cyclist suffering minor injuries. Anybody with information or who witnessed this incident should contact police […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has met with the Royal British Legion and Kendal Town Council to ensure that Kendal’s Remembrance Day parade will go ahead after all. This year’s parade had been cancelled because of a change in arrangements to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. However, following conversations […]
Kendal Police are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding criminal damage that has been caused to the roof of a store on Stricklandgate, Kendal. The damage occurred on Monday 1st October at about 7:45pm. The suspects have been described as two males aged 14/15 years, wearing coats/hoods. Anyone with any information should call […]
A senior government minister has described an economic vision to attract more investment and employment into the Morecambe Bay area as “exciting and positive.” Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Minister Jake Berry MP says he now wants to discuss the plans for the Lancaster and South Cumbria Economic Region in greater detail. Speaking […]
South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has uniquely marked 100 years since the end of the First World War by placing poppy signage on their fleet of wagons. According to the Royal British Legion, the council is the first authority to commemorate the sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces in such […]
Wrapping up the end of a busy summer season and ahead of World Tourism Day on Thursday, Lake District organisations and transport providers have stepped onboard an ambitious new plan to manage visitor travel for the next 20 years. Launched by the Lake District National Park Authority this week, the strategy will improve the […]
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended World War 1. In addition, Remembrance Day and Sunday both fall on the same day. To mark this occasion Kendal Town Council and the Kendal branch of the Royal British Legion have decided to alter the arrangements for this year. We believe it is […]
