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
South Lakes health, wellbeing and walking boost 10th April 2019 Three South Lakes councillors have provided a combined total of £3,000 to community projects that will promote health, wellbeing and walking in the district... Local News
Support for South Lakes community groups 8th April 2019 Three community projects will share £1,000 thanks to South Lakes District Councillor Brian Cooper. Councillor Cooper, who represents the Burton and Crookland... Local News
South Lakes councillor speaks about cancer diagnosis for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2nd April 2019 A South Lakes local government veteran has spoken about being diagnosed with bowel cancer last year. Conservative councillor Roger Bingham, who represents... Local News
£1,000 boost for historic South Lakes church clock restoration 1st April 2019 A fundraising campaign to repair the historic clock on Staveley-in-Cartmel’s Grade II listed parish church is £1,000 better off thanks to South Lakes District... Local News
Have your say on the council's £5 million luxury office makeover 27th March 2019 Council tax is going up to help pay for a £5 million luxury makeover of councillors' offices in Kendal. Good idea??? Have your say here. Media
Funding support for three South Lakes schools’ projects 27th March 2019 Three schools’ projects in Old Hutton, Seldside and Grayrigg have received a boost thanks to South Lakes District Councillor Pat Bell. Councillor Bell, who... Local News
County Matters - April 2019 18th March 2019 At our recent meeting of the Grange and Cartmel Community Wellbeing Group, updates and work in progress were reported to the Group. These included items from... Opinions
Gilpin Bridge roundabout campaign success for James Airey and Conservative team 11th March 2019 Detailed plans for a new roundabout on the A590 at Gilpin Bridge are expected to go to public consultation later this year after district and county councillors... Local News
Campaigners hail success in Bowness Cinema campaign 5th March 2019 Commenting on the Lake District National Park’s decision not to include the Royalty Cinema in Bowness in its list of sites for future redevelopment, Windermere... 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