Detectives are continuing to investigate a series of burglaries in the south lakes area of Cumbria. Over the weekend of the 6 – 7 May 2023 there have been reported burglaries in the Allithwaite and Flookburgh areas. The offences are believed to have happened overnight. It is believed the suspects are targeting addresses whilst residents… Continue reading Police continue to remind communities to be vigilant after spate of burglaries in South Lakeland

Dementia Action Week takes place this year from Monday 15 May to Sunday 21 May, with a range of activities planned in Eden to mark the week. The newly-formed Eden Dementia Friendly Communities Partnership is joining forces with the Alzheimer’s Society, to encourage people to take action and seek help for memory loss. A range… Continue reading Dementia Action Week in Eden: a range of events taking place

Cumbrian parents are urged to check children’s MMR vaccine records following national rise in measles cases Parents are being asked to make sure children are fully up to date with their MMR vaccinations after cases of Measles were confirmed in the Northwest. Parents can check their child’s vaccine records by looking in their “Red Book”… Continue reading Director of Public Health warns Cumbrians of risk of measles

Cumbria Road Safety Partnership (CRSP) aim to reduce serious injury and deaths on the county’s roads by targeting the accident hotspots across the county, formally adopting Vision Zero 2040.   CRSP sees partners from Cumbria Constabulary, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, National Highways, Northwest Ambulance Service, Driver Vehicle Standards… Continue reading Cumbria Road Safety Partnership aim for zero road deaths by 2040

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are encouraging parents and carers of children starting primary or secondary school in September 2023, to apply online for home to school transport before the deadline on Wednesday 31 May. The two councils provide free school transport to pupils who attend their catchment or nearest qualifying school and… Continue reading Make sure you catch the bus! The countdown is on for school transport applications

Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are delighted to announce that they have been successful in their bid for a minimum of £12.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for The Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2). The bid win will allow both councils to continue their efforts… Continue reading £12.4 million secured for energy efficiency upgrades to 600 Cumbrian homes

  The principle of public participation in the planning process has been affirmed by Westmorland and Furness Council. The council’s Strategic Planning Committee has approved its Public Participation Scheme to enable any person (including councillors, parish representatives, applicants, objectors and supporters) to seek to address the strategic committee and the three area planning committees in… Continue reading Public participation in planning process affirmed

A man from Liverpool has been jailed for 6 years and 8 months for drug supply offences. Gary Long, 35, of Liverpool, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown court for possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A – Cocaine. The court heard how on 23 March 2023, officers… Continue reading Man sentenced to over 6 years in jail following stop on M6

Simon Fell, the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, has today invited Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, to visit Barrow to view the submarine programme at BAE systems. Asking a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) earlier today, Mr Fell praised the work of the Barrovian workforce which contributes to what the MP called… Continue reading PM agrees to meet with Simon Fell MP on AUKUS programme and to visit Barrow!

Ulverston and Sunderland based architectural and engineering practice Building Design Northern (BDN) has exchanged contracts on the former constabulary buildings and submitted a planning application with the intention of creating a brand-new multi use destination for Ulverston. Computer generated images of the transformed space show how the firm will transform the damaged, disused buildings into… Continue reading AMBITIOUS plans to breathe new life into the former Ulverston Police Station and Courthouse have been revealed