Matty Jackman Visits Grange Train Derailment Site for Forward Planning Talks Saturday, 23 March, 2024 Thankfully, there were no injuries, but the incident today has underscored the urgent need for action on the safety and infrastructure challenges linked to the River Winster. Locals and campaigners had warned about this possibility, and unfortunately, it has now become a reality. Securing the necessary licenses from the Environment Agency to address the issues with the River Winster is paramount... Articles
County Matters - December 2018 29th November 2018 As Christmas approaches I know we are thinking more about our families and loved ones who are not able to join us at this time for one reason or another. I have... Articles
‘Lessons must be learned' – councillor secures return of Windermere Ferry users' group after five-month fire fiasco 15th November 2018 A local councillor has questioned whether lessons have been learned by those responsible for the mishandling of the Windermere Ferry fire this summer, which... Local News
South Lakes Cllr welcomes new £12 million funding to tackle potholes in Cumbria 13th November 2018 South Lakes councillor Tom Harvey has welcomed £12 million to improve the condition of roads in Cumbria. The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced at the Budget... Local News
Call for free weekend Christmas parking in South Lakes to help boost high streets 12th November 2018 South Lakeland District Council is being urged to use an unexpected £167,000 parking windfall to provide free weekend parking during December in the run-up to... Local News
Reverse the Charge - sign the petition 7th November 2018 Our Labour and Lib Dem council is once again considering introducing a charge to park on streets in Cumbria. Sign the petition calling on our council to scrap... Media
Councillor’s survey shows support for Appleby Horse Fair charge 6th November 2018 A survey carried out by South Lakes councillor James Airey has shown support for the idea of levying a charge on Appleby Horse Fairgoers to offset the cost to... Local News
James Airey secures commitment on A590 during Transport Secretary’s visit to Cumbria 2nd November 2018 Cumbria County Council’s Conservative group leader, Cllr James Airey, has secured an important commitment from the Secretary of State for Transport on... Local News
James Airey: Council’s plans for Cumbria on-street parking charges will be resisted 1st November 2018 The leader of the Conservative group on Cumbria County Council has pledged to resist plans to introduce on-street parking charges in the county. Councillor... Local News
James Airey welcomes Autumn Budget 29th October 2018 South Lakes councillor James Airey has welcomed new measures announced in the Budget, including more money for health and social care. The Budget set out the... Local News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News