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“Roanhead still under threat” One year after protestors make a stand on the sand

A year after a well-publicised demonstration against planning applications for a holiday resort near a stretch of environmentally sensitive South Cumbrian coastline, local people and those concerned with protecting Roanhead remain concerned for its future. Last year, a proposal was put forward for a 450-lodge holiday resort between Barrow and Askam-in-Furness, an area of coastline… Continue reading “Roanhead still under threat” One year after protestors make a stand on the sand

There are no Litter Fairies in the Lake District!

Landscape conservation charity Friends of the Lake District is launching a litter campaign to encourage people to care for the landscape when visiting this summer. We know from research that we commissioned, carried out by Keep Britain Tidy, that most people don’t want to litter the national park but sometimes littering is the result… Continue reading There are no Litter Fairies in the Lake District!

Local Appeal – Criminal damage at McDonalds Hollywood Park

Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage which occurred on the evenings of 5 and 6 July 2024, at McDonalds Hollywood Park. The fire alarm was set off on both occasions by boy in the restaurant and in the process the offender has caused damage to it. Police are looking to speak with anyone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage at McDonalds Hollywood Park

Man jailed for over 4 years for drug supply

A man who was stopped by officers in South Cumbria has been jailed for 4 years and 6 months for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Lewis Mahon Platt, 33 of Salford was sentenced today (10 July) at Carlisle Crown Court. Platt was stopped by officers travelling A590 Westbound near Levens. During a… Continue reading Man jailed for over 4 years for drug supply

Consultation survey launched on preferred library option

People are being asked to share their views on the preferred option for Ulverston’s library services and The Coro. A consultation has been launched today (10 July) asking for feedback on proposals that would see considerable investment in The Coro to create an enhanced and expanded library – including new children’s library and community activity… Continue reading Consultation survey launched on preferred library option

‘Happy Hopeful Hindpool’ initiative launched as part of Clear, Hold, Build strategy

Cumbria Police have rolled out a multi-agency partnership tactic called Clear, Hold Build which has been formulated by the Home Office to tackle serious and organised crime and rebuild neighbourhoods affected by this. The three-phase initiative, which will be known locally as ‘Happy Hopeful Hindpool’ will see criminals and their associates targeted and cleared from… Continue reading ‘Happy Hopeful Hindpool’ initiative launched as part of Clear, Hold, Build strategy

UHMBT appoints colleagues to tackle domestic violence and violence among young people

Domestic violence and violence among young people are being tackled by two recently appointed specialists at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT). Rebecca White is UHMBT’s new Emergency Department Navigator (EDN) working with young people aged 10 to 25 years, and Natalie Wright is the Trust’s new Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA).… Continue reading UHMBT appoints colleagues to tackle domestic violence and violence among young people

Have your say on Council’s new Public Space Protection Order

Council today launching consultation asking for residents’ input for new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). Westmorland and Furness Council has today launched a consultation asking for residents’ input for a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). Following Local Government Reorganisation last year, the three separate PSPOs for the former district councils have or are due… Continue reading Have your say on Council’s new Public Space Protection Order

£1m awarded to good causes in Cumbria

Over £1 million has been awarded to a range of good causes across Cumbria, supporting projects promoting resilience against floods, early years communication skills, rural youth groups and many more. A total of 130 grants worth £1,064,819 were given out to community organisations and individuals at three recent Cumbria Community Foundation grants committee panels. The… Continue reading £1m awarded to good causes in Cumbria

Commissioner and Constabulary to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and serious violence across Cumbria

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner secured an additional £1m of extra funding from the Government’s Hotspot Response Fund to target anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence in hotspot areas across the county. In response to the successful bid, Op Enhance is Cumbria Police’s new county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence, alongside… Continue reading Commissioner and Constabulary to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and serious violence across Cumbria

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