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
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
County Matters - June 2019 13th May 2019 At a recent meeting of County Councillors for South Lakeland we were given a briefing on the workings of the activity undertaken by Citizens Advice South Lakes... Opinions
1,800 more businesses in Cumbria since 2010 7th May 2019 Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics showing that more than 1,800 new businesses have been created in Cumbria since 2010 have been welcomed by... Local News
South Lakes Conservative Business Club welcomes two Ministers 27th April 2019 Two Government Ministers were the star guests at a meeting of the South Lakeland Conservatives Business Club which took place at the Junction 36 Auction Centre... Local News
Councillors park party politics to keep rural bus routes running 24th April 2019 Local councillors from Coniston, Broughton, Askam, Ulverston and Barrow have put party political differences aside to help support rural bus routes, working... Local News
Funding for South Lakes School’s tech 23rd April 2019 A South Lakes school has received £1,000 towards new IT equipment thanks to South Lakes Councillor John Holmes. Councillor Holmes, who represents the Bowness... Local News
Councillor Sheila Capstick is the local choice for Sedbegh and Kirkby Lonsdale Ward 18th April 2019 Media
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