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 Council leader challenged to support devolution deal for Cumbria 5th September 2018 A South Lakes councillor has urged the leader of Cumbria County Council to support a devolution deal for the county which would unlock hundreds of millions of... Local News
James Airey re-selected to contest Westmorland and Lonsdale seat for Conservatives 28th August 2018 James Airey has been re-selected as the Conservative’s prospective parliamentary candidate for the Westmorland and Lonsdale seat at the next General Election... Local News
Residents describe Windermere Ferry plight 22nd August 2018 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... Local News
Supporting Ferry-hit communities 22nd August 2018 Councillor James Airey at the 2018 Hawkshead Show, listening to local residents and supporting communities affected by the ongoing suspension of Windermere's... Local News
County Matters - September 2018 20th August 2018 The County Council has just recently put out a series of posters designed to raise the profile of adult safeguarding. This is to ensure that all residents are... Articles
Council not doing enough to protect against flood risks 17th August 2018 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... Local News
South Lakes councillor calls for Cumbria devolution to spur inward investment 14th August 2018 A leading South Lakes councillor says Government Ministers still want a devolution deal for Cumbria and is urging the leaders of the county’s seven local... Local News
Windermere Ferry action urged as council admits it may sell off fire-stricken service 8th August 2018 Residents and businesses in the Hawkshead area are demanding urgent action to help deal with the loss of the Windermere Ferry service following an engine fire... Local News
County council called on to fund marketing campaign to help Ferry-hit businesses 31st July 2018 A South Lakes councillor is calling on Cumbria County Council to fund a marketing campaign to help send the message that communities affected by the on-going... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News