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A community group led initiative involving three tiers of local government has resulted in an improved bus shelter. Kendal and District Bus User Group (KADBUS) worked with county, district and town councils to enhance the shelter on Blackhall Road in Kendal. Over £20,000 worth of improvements have been made at the town centre site including […]
Local MP Tim Farron is calling on small shops in the South Lakes to enter the ‘Best Small Shops Competition’ for a chance to be recognised in an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. Local business owners have until Sunday 9th September to nominate their business via www.bestsmallshops.co.uk. A shortlist of 25 of the […]
The following men were sentenced today (16thAugust) at Carlisle Crown Court for offences of conspiracy and being concerned in the supply Class A controlled drugs: · Robert Skillen, aged 24, of Barhey Road, Liverpool, was sentenced to 4 years 9 month. · Anthony Collins, aged 39, of Scott Close, Kirkdale, Liverpool, was sentenced to 4 […]
Highways bosses have been accused of not doing enough to protect roads from flooding in South Lakeland. The charge has been made by South Lakeland councillor Tom Harvey who has received a string of complaints from residents over blocked drains, culverts and gulleys which cause roads to flood in heavy rain. Last month, councillor Harvey […]
A reduction in the number of empty shops in South Lakeland is more positive news for the local economy. The level of vacant retail premises in some areas is below 5%, which is less than half the national average. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) says the latest figures are encouraging, showing support for town centre […]
Simon Lenihan, 32, who was circulated as missing, has been located safe and well. Thank you to all who helped by sharing the appeal.
Communities in South Lakeland looking to make their village hall more energy efficient or explore a renewable-energy scheme can now tap into free guidance and a bursary scheme. The support is possible thanks to funding from South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) and is being delivered by Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS). “We’re able to offer […]
A treasured park has reopened to the public following the first stage of work to restore it. Nobles Rest in Kendal was closed in February to allow work to begin on new drainage and pathways as part of a community-led enhancement project. South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is working in partnership with the Friends of […]
Police are concerned for a 32-year-old man missing from Kendal Simon Lenihan was last seen at 8.30am on 6th August in Highgate, Kendal. He is described as white, 5ft 10, of medium build, with short dark brown hair and has an Irish accent. Police are appealing for anyone with information on Mr Lenihan’s whereabouts to […]
There is now exactly one month to go before some of the world’s top cyclists bring the Tour of Britain to South Lakeland. The market town of Ulverston will be among the communities supporting the event and locals are promising to make it an unforgettable experience. Councillor Chris Hogg, South Lakeland District Council’s Portfolio Holder […]
