Politics

Farmer keeps 260ft turbine bid in motion with appeal

A prominent Cockermouth farmer is pursuing his plan for a 260ft wind turbine on his land because of a commitment to renewable energy.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Controversial Dearham estate plan deferred

A decision on plans to build a controversial housing estate in Dearham has been deferred after a heated meeting which lasted two-and-a-half hours. (2 comments)

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Ex-Harrington county councillor vows not to be beaten

Ousted Harrington division Labour county councillor Barbara Cannon claimed she was neither down nor out after failing to retain her seat in last week’s elections. (2 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Allerdale is the turbines hotspot, report shows

Almost half of the wind turbine planning applications lodged in Cumbria last year were submitted in the Allerdale council area, an investigation by the district council has revealed. (1 comment)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Dearham homes likely to be approved despite objections

Plans for a 114-home estate in Dearham are likely to be approved by Allerdale council planners. (2 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Call to support protest against more housing in West Cumbrian village

Protestors are urging Dearham villagers to turn out in force later this month to show opposition to a planned 114-home estate development at Newlands Park. (2 comments)

Last updated 3 May 2013
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HAVE YOUR SAY: What should a Cockermouth housing estate be called?

sullartst 2604 As Cockermouth Town Council and a housing developer scratch their heads over the names for a new estate on the town’s former Sullart Street depot, we asked people what they thought it should be called. (7 comments)

Last updated 26 April 2013
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Solar panel parks idea for Moota area

Plans are in the pipeline to build West Cumbria’s first two solar energy parks, just north of Cockermouth.

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Why is council spending £70,000 so staff can go to spend a penny?

A West Cumbrian UKIP member has criticised Allerdale council’s decision to spend nearly £70,000 on toilets for its Workington headquarters. (11 comments)

Last updated 19 April 2013
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New houses plan likely for Brigham

Plans could be in the pipeline to build 22 homes in Brigham, near Cockermouth.

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Aspatria's Tour of Britain anger

Aspatria town councillors are angry that the Tour of Britain cycling race will not pass through the town. (6 comments)

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Story Homes eyes Cockermouth land for estate

A swathe of land at Strawberry How on the edge of Cockermouth is being earmarked for a major housing estate by Story Homes. (5 comments)

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Magaret Thatcher: West Cumbria divided

thatch3ts1204 Lord Campbell-Savours, Workington’s former MP, said he deplored Margaret Thatcher’s policies but yearned for a Labour leader with her drive and passion. (3 comments)

Last updated 12 April 2013
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"Thatcher was a destroyer" - Robert McKeating

steel2 1204 Robert McKeating, 65, of Workington, was a representative for the Iron Steel Trade Confederation during the steelworkers’ strike of 1980. He gives his view on Margaret Thatcher’s premiership and the effect it had on West Cumbria (12 comments)