Council to refurbish derelict Grange Lido site by filling in the pool
Cumbria Crack: Councillors have made a landmark decision to refurbish the listed buildings at Grange Lido and re-open the site to the public after more than 25 years
View ArticleCumbria County Council agrees to increase council tax
Cumbria Crack: At a meeting yesterday, Thursday 14 February, Cumbria County Council’s Full Council agreed a balanced budget despite ongoing financial challenges
View ArticleReconstruction of Queens Road, Kendal
Cumbria Crack: Cumbria County Council’s highways team have discovered a significant issue with the retaining wall above Stoney Lane, adjacent to Queens Road in Kendal.
View ArticleHelp for home buyers with Eden Mortgage Boost Scheme
Cumbria Crack: Eden District Council is working with Penrith Building Society to help more local people on to the property ladder by reintroducing the Eden Mortgage Boost Scheme
View ArticleAllerdale Executive committee discusses new stadium plans
Cumbria Crack: Allerdale Borough Council’s Executive committee today agreed to look further into the business case for a new community stadium in Workington, indicating their intention to look into...
View ArticleBusinesses gather for Allerdale’s Tourism Breakfast Briefing
Cumbria Crack: Tourism businesses from across Allerdale gathered at one of the district’s most stunning locations to hear specialist advice about how they can continue to thrive in the industry.
View ArticleMaryport through to next stage of £1bn Government high street funding
Cumbria Crack: Allerdale Borough Council is welcoming news that a funding bid for Maryport’s town centre has reached the next stage of the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.
View ArticleConsultation event will help shape the future of Eden
Cumbria Crack: BUSINESSES and members of the public are being invited to an open event that will help shape the future of Eden. The Eden District Council Plan consultation event takes place at Rheged
View ArticleMarkets in Allerdale to be run in-house by council
Cumbria Crack: Allerdale Borough Council is to take the management of markets in the district in-house from the beginning of June this year. Markets in Allerdale are currently run by Geraud Markets UK
View ArticleCouncil business continuity plan in place to help tackle the effects of...
Cumbria Crack: Allerdale Borough Council is doing everything it can to continue to deliver key essential services to the public despite the restrictions and challenges brought about by efforts to stem...
View ArticleStrong public support for £25m Workington redevelopment proposals
Cumbria Crack: Proposals for a multi-million pound redevelopment of Workington have received strong support from members of the public. Those who live and work in the town were invited to give their...
View ArticleAllerdale’s ‘virtual market’ launches to support traders during national...
Cumbria Crack: Customers who shop at markets across Allerdale can continue to support their favourite traders while national restrictions are in place – with the launch of a new ‘virtual market’.
View ArticleInitial Local Government Reorganisation proposal submitted by Allerdale...
Cumbria Crack: Allerdale Borough Council has submitted its initial proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Cumbria. The council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Mike Johnson submitted the document last week
View ArticleChanges to South Lakeland District Council Cabinet
Cumbria Crack: There has been a change in the Cabinet at South Lakeland District Council (SLDC). Liberal Democrat Councillor Matt Severn, who has represented Kendal Underley
View ArticleCumbria County Council announce new political administration
Cumbria Crack: A new political administration to lead Cumbria County Council for the next four years has been agreed at Full Council today.
View ArticleConiston MRT marks 70th anniversary with “Buy the Team a pint” appeal
Cumbria Crack: Coniston Mountain Rescue Team is marking its 70th anniversary this year with an appeal to “Buy the Team a pint” – not literally, but metaphorically.
View ArticleCumbria County Council launch budget consultation
Cumbria Crack: [T]oday Cumbria County Council has launched its public budget consultation and your views are sought. This year the consultation focusses on the future and despite ongoing uncertainty...
View ArticleLandlords check if your rented property needs a licence
Cumbria Crack: Changes to the way houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are licenced come into force on Monday 1 October 2018
View ArticleNew Deputy Leader appointed at Cumbria County Council
Cumbria Crack: Following the sad passing of Cllr Ian Stewart in October, the Leader of Cumbria County Council, Cllr Stewart Young, has appointed the new Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group
View ArticleCouncil to refurbish derelict Grange Lido site by filling in the pool
Cumbria Crack: Councillors have made a landmark decision to refurbish the listed buildings at Grange Lido and re-open the site to the public after more than 25 years
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