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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Request to defer Cumbria mayoral election to save money
A request has been made to delay a proposed mayoral election in a bid to save and Westmorland and Furness councils have written to the government to request the proposed 2026 mayoral election in Cumbria is deferred to the following authorities said holding the election would cost about £1m, but holding it in conjunction with the already planned local elections in 2027 would "save significant resources"."This request is made in the spirit of constructive partnership and with a shared ambition to ensure the strongest possible foundations for a successful new governance model that delivers for the people of Cumbria," the letter to the government said. The authorities said the government was yet to confirm that the proposal for devolution in Cumbria could go permission was to be given, then both Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils would also have to make a formal decision on a Mayoral Combined Authority, before an election can take place."The deferral would also provide more time to prepare for the establishment of a new combined authority, in particular the emerging industrial strategy which sets out how Cumbria's economy can grow in the future," the councils said. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plans lodged for dozens of homes on grazing land
Plans have been lodged for dozens of new homes to be built on grazing land. Atkinson Homes has applied to Westmorland and Furness Council for permission to build 93 houses on land next to Raiseland Farm in Penrith, off the A6. The developer said the land had been used for agricultural purposes for the last 200 years, but the site was now surrounded by homes due to new developments nearby. The estate would include a mixture of two to four bedroom homes, with 27 houses designated as affordable. Plans show a 30mph zone on the A6 access would be extended by about 920ft (280m) to accommodate the development. "Each property will benefit from a minimum of two parking spaces, either on a private driveway adjacent to the house or in designated parking areas nearby," the planning documents said. Visitor parking would also be provided around the development. A consultation on the plans continues until 2 August. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Homes plan backed after increase in affordable units Council to grow housing stock to tackle crisis Westmorland and Furness Council
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Netting to be replaced due to birds destroying it
The netting of a Grade II-listed building will be replaced after it was destroyed by the same birds it was meant to deter. Westmorland and Furness Council approved the application for a property in Barrow's Duke Street. According to documents, new protection was needed after bird "attacks" left the existing netting holed and frayed. "These birds create a nuisance to the building occupiers and create mess and dirt on facade of the building," the application said. It said the barrier aimed to keep birds from nesting on the elevations of the structure or landing on the ledges and cornices. The building dates back to 1873 and sits within the Central Barrow Conservation Area, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Westmorland and Furness Council
BBC News
05-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Barrow building's netting to be replaced after birds destroy it
The netting of a Grade II-listed building will be replaced after it was destroyed by the same birds it was meant to and Furness Council approved the application for a property in Barrow's Duke to documents, new protection was needed after bird "attacks" left the existing netting holed and frayed."These birds create a nuisance to the building occupiers and create mess and dirt on facade of the building," the application said. It said the barrier aimed to keep birds from nesting on the elevations of the structure or landing on the ledges and building dates back to 1873 and sits within the Central Barrow Conservation Area, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
03-07-2025
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Kendal Georgian street Thorny Hills gets heritage 'dark sky-friendly' lights
Heritage street lighting that is "dark sky friendly" has been installed on a 200-year-old of Thorny Hills in Kendal, Cumbria, asked for their modern lights to be swapped to something that would have appeared there in the 19th lamp-posts, which stood in a conservation area's street lined with Georgian terraced listed buildings, were damaged and shone light into nearby windows."We love the fact that they are energy-efficient and dark sky friendly, whilst still casting sufficient light on to the street for pedestrian and road users," said residents Anna and Gavin Haworth. Kendal is one of the towns included in Dark Skies Cumbria - a project that aims to save energy, safeguard wildlife and decrease light restored cast iron columns, originally manufactured in the Whitehaven Foundry, were refurbished and repainted. The new lights dim by 50% from 21:00 to 6:00 to cut electricity consumption and reduce the impact on nocturnal wildlife such as bats and project was carried out by Westmorland and Furness Council and Friends of the Lake District."We are committed to reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and light pollution and are delighted we have been able to work with partners on this scheme," said Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Thornton. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
