South Lakeland
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Proposals for detailed work to start on plans for a multi-million pound new leisure centre in Ulverston are due to be discussed by councillors. South Lakeland District Council’s (SLDC’s) Cabinet will receive a report on 10 September that outlines the next steps in the ambitious leisure centre scheme. This will include a further stage of […]
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged Northern to follow the lead of other rail companies after they extended their rail compensation schemes to people who don’t have season tickets. Earlier this week, both Thameslink and Great Northern announced they would make their current compensation scheme available to non-season ticket holders. At a recent meeting […]
The towns of Grange over Sands and Sedbergh are to host public meetings to explore new ways of tackling climate change. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is redoubling its efforts to address climate change and believes local people have a crucial role to play. Councillor Dyan Jones, SLDC’s Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “We want […]
The Liberal Democrats have published a comprehensive blueprint for replacing the broken business rates system, cutting taxes for businesses by 25% in South Lakeland. Local Lib Dem MP Tim Farron has described the plans as “exactly the sort of policy we need to boost local investment and ensure businesses in the South Lakes thrive”. The […]
Cumbria Trading Standards have received reports of cold callers operating in the Windermere area, selling household items going door to door. Consumers should be extremely cautious when approached by cold callers offering to sell goods or services. They can often use persuasive or aggressive tactics to get you to purchase goods that you might not […]
Councillors are calling for an extension to a compensation scheme offered by Northern Rail amidst the continuing delays and cancellation of train services in South Lakeland. They say the compensation fund for season ticket holders has been poorly promoted and the full details need to be advertised more widely and at every railway station. Members […]
Local MP Tim Farron has accused the Government of letting down young people in South Cumbria after they decided to exclude further education colleges from their new funding announcement for education. Last month it was announced that the Government would invest £508 million to fully fund a 3.5% pay increase for classroom teachers, but they […]
The organisers of a civic ceremony to mark the reopening of a public park say it will also be a fun event for all the family. Nobles Rest in Kendal was closed for six months to allow work on new drainage and pathways as part of a community-led enhancement project With the first phase completed, […]
The plight of local residents affected by the ongoing suspension of the Windermere Ferry service is being highlighted today by a leading South Lakes councillor. Councillor James Airey held meetings this week with residents in Hawkshead and other communities who have been left stranded since the loss of the Lake Windermere crossing at the end […]
Time is running out for lake users to have their say on how services on Windermere could be improved. The Lake Windermere Services User Survey 2018 is being carried out by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) and the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNP). SLDC owns the lake-bed, provides public slipways and manages swinging moorings, […]
