Public encouraged to come along to Highways England A590 event 24th June 2019 Councillors who earlier this year took their case for improvements to the A590 to a meeting in London are now encouraging residents and road users to have their... Local News
South Lakeland tree planting promise won’t be met until 2041 19th June 2019 The number of new trees planted by South Lakeland District Council dramatically declined last year compared to the previous year. Figures released by the local... Local News
Fewer low-cost homes to rent created in South Lakes despite extra funding 13th June 2019 Fewer affordable homes to rent in South Lakeland were created last year compared to the previous year despite almost a £1 million in extra funding being made... Local News
Reduced horse fair problems praised but event must pay its own way in future 11th June 2019 Councillor James Airey has praised improvements made by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner to the policing of this year’s Appleby Horse Fair after the 2018... Local News
Conservatives announce new leadership team on South Lakes Council 4th June 2019 The Conservatives have announced their new leadership team to shadow Cabinet portfolios on South Lakeland District Council. Councillor Tom Harvey, the... Local News
Council needs to show more leadership over special educational needs failings 22nd May 2019 Councillor James Airey, Cumbria County Council’s Conservative group leader, commenting on the results of the Joint local area special educational needs... Local News
Councillor leads campaign for Windermere Ferry fares hike to be ditched 21st May 2019 Councillors and campaigners from around Lake Windermere are calling for Cumbria County chiefs to reverse the recent fares hikes that have seen prices double for... Local News
South Lakeland planning backlog criticised 15th May 2019 Conservative councillors have criticised South Lakeland District Council over its planning delays. The Lib Dem-led authority has come under attack after latest... Local News
New Conservative group leader appointed 14th May 2019 South Lakeland District Council’s Conservative group has a new leader. Burton and Crooklands’ councillor Tom Harvey is taking up the mantle from Windermere... Local News
