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BBC News
09-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bus companies urged to apply to run new Cumbrian routes
Bus companies are being asked to submit bids to run new routes to help improve public transport across the Council recently approved plans to expand bus services and has now opened the procurement process to firms wishing to operate additional services are being financed using £3.5m from the government's Bus Services Improvement Plan, and will run in areas where services are limited or commercially Denise Rollo said the launch of the tender process was a "major milestone" in revitalising the council's transport infrastructure, but warned residents they risked losing subsidised services if they went unused. "The long-term success of these services hinges on two things: strong operator engagement to deliver reliable routes, and active public use to keep them running," she said."To local residents, the message is simple - if you want buses, use them. Your travel choices today will help shape the services available tomorrow."The council said it was funding a number of routes, which had recently been restored or reintroduced, such as the Number 60 from Silloth to Maryport. The council previously said a number of new services were being considered but whether they were launched would depend on whether operators applied to run new routes included a service from Carlisle to Hadrian's Wall, Cockermouth to West Cumbria Hospital, Bootle to Millom, and a Whitehaven Town has said not all of the new routes may attract tenders due to "market constraints, such as vehicle and driver availability". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Thirlmere wild campers fined for felling trees and lighting fire
Wild campers have been fined for cutting down trees and lighting a large fire in a wooded Council said the group had caused "significant" and "unnecessary" damage to the area when they camped in Thirlmere, in the Lake District. Those involved were fined £100 and made a voluntary donation of the same value to wildlife conservation charity the John Muir Trust, to support tree replanting in the councillor Denise Rollo said wild camping would "not be tolerated" when it led to "litter, fire damage and abandoned gear". "Although wild camping itself isn't an offence, damaging the environment is," she said. "Cumberland Council has zero tolerance for environmental harm and anyone breaching the public space protection order risks a fine or prosecution." The council said it was able to fine those involved with the help of the landowner, United Wright, the water firm's woodland officer, said the company regularly finds trees that have been "hacked down by wild campers"."As well as destroying habitats, they are also creating a fire risk which is extremely dangerous," he said."We work together with the council, National Park and other partners to engage with visitors and remind them that camping is only allowed in designated areas and urge them to leave only footprints." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Wild campers fined for cutting down trees and lighting fire in the Lake District
A group caught wild camping has been fined for environmental damage. The offenders felled trees and lit a large fire, breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order in the Thirlmere area. The damage was significant, causing 'unnecessary harm to the local landscape,' said Cumberland Council. The council, working with United Utilities, identified the offenders, levying fines for the breaches. The group also made a voluntary donation to the John Muir Trust to aid tree replanting and area restoration. Cumberland councillor Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient, and connected places, said: "Although wild camping itself isn't an offence, damaging the environment is. Damage caused by the campers at Thirlmere (Image: Cumberland Council) "Cumberland Council has zero tolerance for environmental harm, and anyone breaching the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) risks a fine or prosecution. "When wild camping leads to litter, fire damage, or abandoned gear, it will not be tolerated. "I urge everyone to camp responsibly, please follow Leave No Trace principles, and use designated sites to help protect our landscapes for everyone to enjoy." Andrew Wright, United Utilities woodland officer, added: "Unfortunately, we regularly find trees that have been hacked down by wild campers. "As well as destroying habitats, they are also creating a fire risk, which is extremely dangerous. "We work together with the council, National Park, and other partners to engage with visitors and remind them that camping is only allowed in designated areas and urge them to leave only footprints." The public is encouraged to report any instances of environmental vandalism.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Work on new Carlisle to Cargo cycleway section to begin
Work on a new cycleway connecting a village and a city is set to route from Cargo to Carlisle's northern bypass will be built over 16 weeks, weather dependent, from Monday. Cumberland Council said the road to Cargo from the Kingmoor Bridge West roundabout would remain open with temporary traffic lights in place, but asked residents to allow extra time for travel. Councillor Denise Rollo said the walking, cycling and wheeling route would reduce reliance on cars for shorter journeys. The construction works run from Monday to Friday between 08:00 BST and 16:00 and in 200 metre phases to reduce disruption, the council said. Access for emergency services, public transport and waste collection vehicles would be maintained throughout the works. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New council funding 'reduces barriers' to electric vehicle ownership
Cumberland Council has been awarded over £3 million as part of a national initiative to make electric vehicles more accessible to the public. The council has announced that it will received £3.465 million in funding from the Department for Transport through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme. This significant investment will support the installation of new, publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the Cumberland area. A statement released by the council championed the news, saying: "It marks a major step forward in the council's commitment to cleaner, more sustainable transport and ensures that residents and visitors alike have greater access to essential EV infrastructure." At its Executive Board meeting in April 2025, approval was granted to procure a long-term concession contract for the provision, operation, and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure across the region. Tender documents are currently being finalised, with publication expected in the next month. The rollout is set to begin with the first chargers installed by winter 2025. All planned charge points are expected to be fully commissioned by winter 2028. A core objective of the LEVI-funded project is to ensure at least 70 per cent of Cumberland residents without access to off-street parking will have a charge point available within a five-minute walk of their home. In more rural or isolated areas where this may not be feasible, charging facilities will be provided at local community hubs to ensure equitable access. READ MORE: Plans to roll out electric car chargers revealed Cumberland Councillor Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places, said: "Cumberland Council is committed to putting local communities at the heart of this transition. "A period of public engagement will begin in July 2025, inviting residents and stakeholders to help shape the rollout and identify priority locations for charging infrastructure. "This project supports Cumberland's net zero ambitions, reduces barriers to EV ownership, and strengthens our commitment to addressing the climate emergency while promoting innovation and social value across the region."
